DC Moving Truck Permit and Emergency No Parking Signs
We handle the permit and sign posting. Apply at least 5 business days before your move.
All-inclusive permits starting at $160
Apply at least 5 business days before your move — signs must be posted in advance per city requirements
Reserve curb space for your moving truck in Washington, DC with a DDOT moving truck permit. Easy Moving Permits handles the TOPS application and the city fee, then posts the official Emergency No Parking signs at least 72 hours before your move and emails photo proof.
How It Works in Washington
Washington requires a street occupancy permit to reserve parking for your moving truck or van on any public street. Apply at least 5 business days before your move. We post the No Parking signs according to Washington requirements and send photo proof.
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Submit your move details
Tell us your address, move date, truck size, and how many spaces you need.
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We file the permit with the city
We handle the paperwork and submit directly to the Washington parking department. No city portal, no hold music.
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Your permit gets approved
We review your request, file it with Washington, and email you when the city issues the permit. City review time can vary.
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We post your no-parking signs
We post the No Parking signs according to Washington requirements and send photo proof.
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Move day — your spot is clear
You pull up to reserved space, ready to load.
All-Inclusive Permit Pricing
Everything handled for you — city permit, paperwork, and posted signs
Moving Truck Permit (Non-Metered)
- ✓ City permit filed for you
- ✓ No-parking signs posted
- ✓ Parking space reserved
See cost breakdown
Moving Truck Permit (Metered)
- ✓ City permit filed for you
- ✓ No-parking signs posted
- ✓ Parking space reserved
See cost breakdown
Washington moving permit cost breakdown
Exactly what you pay and who does what. The city fee is set by Washington. Our service fee is what we charge to handle the permit and signs.
| Permit type | City fee | Service fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving Truck Permit (Non-Metered) | $55 | $105 | $160 |
| Moving Truck Permit (Metered) | $103 | $105 | $208 |
- Who posts the signs
- We post the No Parking signs.
- When you're charged
- Your card is authorized when you apply and charged only once the permit is confirmed.
- Proof of posting
- We email a photo of the posted signs before your move date.
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What Happens Without a Permit?
Without a permit
- × Parking tickets ($100-$300+)
- × No guaranteed spot for your moving truck
- × Double-parking blocks traffic and risks towing
- × Hauling furniture from wherever you find a spot
- × Moving company overtime charges from delays
With Easy Moving Permits
- ✓ Reserved, legal parking right in front of your building
- ✓ No-parking signs posted before your move
- ✓ We handle all city paperwork and requirements
- ✓ Card not charged until your permit is approved
- ✓ Service fee only $105 (competitors charge $120)
Why Choose Easy Moving Permits
One price. No surprises.
Your total is shown before you pay — service fee plus the city permit cost, both displayed at checkout. No invoices appearing weeks later.
Your card isn't charged until approved.
We review your application first. If something's wrong, we catch it before your money moves. You're paying for a result, not a promise.
We do the job we're hired for.
We handle the permit application, pay the city fee, and post the No Parking signs at your address according to Washington's requirements.
You'll hear from us without chasing us.
We confirm your order, update you when approved, and send photo proof when signs are posted. If you have a question, we respond.
The price on the page is the price you pay.
No fees buried in checkout. No second invoices. No discovering a surprise charge after the fact. Service fee plus city permit cost — that's the math.
Problems get solved, not ignored.
If something goes sideways, we're reachable. We don't go silent after payment clears. Moving day is stressful enough.
Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit
- • A DDOT moving truck permit reserves curb space at a residential address for up to 2 days. Longer moves need a second permit.
Timing
- • Apply at least 5 business days before the move. Most DDOT applications are approved automatically; ones that need review can take up to 2 weeks.
Pricing
- • DDOT charges $50 plus a 10% technology fee per permit, covering about 44 feet of curb (2 signs).
No parking signs
- • Emergency No Parking signs must be posted 72 hours before the permit starts to be enforceable.
Enforcement
- • Permits are generally not enforced on Sundays and do not override posted rush-hour or street-cleaning restrictions.
Metered parking
- • Metered spaces add a DDOT meter fee of roughly $24 to $48 per meter per day.
No parking signs
- • At metered spaces, the signs must be posted at least 24 hours before the permit starts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Permits in Washington
Do I need a permit to park a moving truck in DC?
To reserve curb space for a moving truck at a DC residence, you need a DDOT public space occupancy permit for a moving truck, applied for through TOPS. It comes with Emergency No Parking signs that keep the space clear.
How much does a DC moving truck permit cost?
Washington moving-permit orders start at $160. This includes a city fee from $55 and our service fee from $105. You see the exact total before payment.
How far ahead should I apply?
Apply at least 5 business days before your move, and earlier if you can: most DDOT applications are approved automatically, but ones that need review can take up to 2 weeks. DC requires the Emergency No Parking signs to be up 72 hours before the permit starts on unmetered blocks (24 hours at meters).
When are the No Parking signs posted?
We post the official DDOT Emergency No Parking signs at least 72 hours before your permit starts (DC's rule for enforceable unmetered spaces) and email you photo proof.
Can I move on a Sunday or for more than two days?
DC moving truck permits run up to two days; a third or fourth day needs a second permit, which adds DDOT's fee again. Permits are generally not enforced on Sundays, and they do not override posted rush-hour or street-cleaning restrictions.
What if my signs aren't posted on time?
Then it's free. We post your No Parking signs by the posting deadline and email you photos once they're up. If we post late, we refund everything you paid us, including any city fee. If the city turns down your permit, your card is never charged. The guarantee covers our posting. It can't promise the space will be empty, because ticketing or towing cars that ignore the signs is up to the city.
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Moving permits in Washington start at $160 — apply at least 5 business days before your move.
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