Trusted New Jersey Movers

We offer a comprehensive range of moving services tailored to meet your needs.
Trust our experienced team to handle your move efficiently and safely.

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Residential Movers

Looking to relocate? We offer homeowners the utmost professional residential moving services. We are prepared to assist in your move every step of the way; we offer a flat-rate moving package with zero added fees, and on-the-dot scheduling. Our technicians are skilled in safely and efficiently transporting delicate or important items – from pianos to sculptures

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Commercial Movers

Whether you need to move your private office or your entire building, our exemplary commercial relocation services has your business covered. Professional from the first consultation, our specialists will have your entire office packed overnight to minimize down-time and transferred to your new location safely and quickly.

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Local Movers

Whether you’re changing neighborhoods or moving down the block, we are prepared to heighten the efficiency and comfort of the moving process. Our moving packages include full packing/storage options, as well as providing you with a specific time to know when you’ll be fully moved in.

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Long Distance Movers

If you’re moving cross-country, our long distance moving service is your answer. The entire trip is planned in advance to maximize efficiency; our skilled drivers know the fastest routes, and will arrive promptly at your new location at a pre-appointed time. We’re skilled at safely packing and transporting delicate or technically complicated items.

WHY LOCALS CHOOSE IMPERIAL MOVERS

Moving to New Jersey

What makes New Jersey a great state to call home? Aside from offering a quieter alternative to living in the hustle and bustle of NYC or Philly, the Garden State is a truly diverse place. From beautiful natural spaces (sunny beaches, mountainous terrain, and beautiful countryside) to the spirited people and renowned food (fresh produce, bagels, and pizza), there’s a plethora of experiences and opportunities waiting for discovery. The state may be tiny, but it offers well-rounded living!
 
Find out more about all you need to know before moving to New Jersey, the top places to live in, a comprehensive relocation checklist, and a rundown of Imperial Moving & Storage’s affordable New Jersey moving services.

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Moving in New Jersey Takes More Than a Truck

Moving in New Jersey often involves a different set of logistics than a standard local move. Our moving company in NJ handles relocations between New Jersey and New York City for customers moving between apartments, condos, suburban homes, and office spaces. These moves frequently require extra planning around timing and restrictions.

Apartment Moves Across North Jersey

Moves in Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, and nearby North Jersey areas often involve dense neighborhoods and strict building requirements. Many apartment buildings require elevator reservations, loading dock scheduling, certificates of insurance, or limited move windows that must be coordinated before moving day.

Older buildings can create additional challenges during the moving process. Walk-up apartments, narrow stairwells, tight hallways, and limited street parking often require careful planning and organized furniture handling to avoid delays or damage during loading and unloading.

Our NJ apartment movers regularly handle moves involving:

  • Elevator buildings
  • Walk-up apartments
  • High-rise move schedules
  • Limited loading access
  • Street parking restrictions
  • Building management requirements

Suburban Home Moves Throughout New Jersey

Our moving company in NJ helps customers move to and from suburban homes throughout New Jersey, including in Bergen County, Essex County, Union County, and Middlesex County. These relocations often involve very different property layouts and access conditions on each side of the move.

A customer may be leaving a Manhattan high-rise for a multi-level home with a garage, basement, driveway, or larger furniture setup. Others may be downsizing from a suburban property into a Jersey City or Brooklyn apartment. Our local movers in NJ plan around these transitions ahead of time so moving day stays organized and efficient.

Moving Between NYC and New Jersey

Many customers relocate between New York City and New Jersey for work, family, commuting, or housing changes. These moves often involve coordination across two very different locations.

Cross-state relocations may include:

  • Apartment-to-home transitions
  • Building management coordination
  • Traffic and toll planning
  • Storage transitions
  • Multiple pickup or delivery stops

Our New Jersey moving company understands the logistics of both NYC and NJ moving and storage. Customers do not need to explain common city moving restrictions or suburban access concerns to our local movers in NJ, which helps simplify the process from start to finish.

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Living in New Jersey: What to Know Before Moving to New Jersey

Imperial Moving is a full-service moving company serving the greater NYC metropolitan area with professional moving services for over ten years.

  • Lower living expenses: If you work in NYC or Philly, NJ offers cheaper rentals and more spacious homes than you’ll find in the big city. It’s perfect for families and nature lovers.
  • Four seasons: Regardless of your favorite season, you get to experience everything from first snowfall to endless summer days.
  • Quality of life: NJ boasts open spaces, excellent school districts, and is just a stone’s throw from Manhattan. Plus, you don’t even have to pump your gas!
  • Low overall crime rate: Currently ranked the tenth safest state in the country, New Jersey has lower rates of violent and property crimes than the national average.
  • Sports teams: From football to hockey and soccer, sports culture is strong here. Pro teams that call NJ home include the New York Giants, New Jersey Devils, and New York Red Bulls.
  • Fresh produce: The fertile farmlands of New Jersey produce some the tastiest fruits (particularly berries) and vegetables for super clean, farm-to-table eating.
  • Job opportunities: With over 4.5 million people employed here, NJ boasts major employers like Princeton University, Johnson & Johnson, Cognizant, and Bank of America.

  • Cost of living: Home to two of the country’s wealthiest counties, Somerset County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey can be expensive. Of course, it all depends on where you reside.
  • Home prices: With a median home value of $327.5K statewide, $483K in Jersey City, and $916K in Princeton, more people are opting to rent over buying.
  • Tax rate: With a progressive income tax, New Jersey has rates that are among the highest in America. Sales tax and property tax are also above the national average.
  • Commuting: Ranked #49 in the nation for commute times, New Jersey isn’t exactly a commuter’s paradise. If you work in Philadelphia or New York, be prepared for a grueling commute.
  • It’s not NYC: Looking for a Big Apple vibe? New Jersey may not be the place for you. The state offers a slower pace compared to NYC. For some, this may be a top reason for moving here.

  • You will find two distinct climates in the Garden State. The northeast, central, and southern parts of New Jersey experience a humid subtropical climate which makes for hot, humid summers with mild to cold winters. The other is a humid continental climate in the northwest, which means cooler temperatures (relatively milder summers, frigid winters) at higher elevations. Statewide, temperatures average between 65 and 85 °F during summer and between 20 and 40 °F during winter.
  • As far as significant weather events, the most common are severe snowstorms which can bring everything to a halt, including highways and airports. New Jersey also experiences Nor’easters – an extratropical cyclone that develops in the North Atlantic Ocean and typically brings heavy rainfall, heavy snowfall, flooding, hurricane-level winds, and blizzards – during winter and early spring. Other natural disasters, such as tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes and tropical storms, are typically rare. In general, many parts of New Jersey have four distinct seasons.

Looking for fun? New Jersey has no shortage of entertainment options. Check out these recommendations:

  • Theme Parks: Storybook Land, Morey’s Pier and Beachfront Water Park, Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark
  • Historic Sites: Hamilton Park, Battleship New Jersey, Morristown National Historic Park, Princeton University Chapel
  • Fun & Games: Bury the Hatchet Olde Bridge, Escape Garden State, Escapology, Adventure Rooms
  • Outdoor Activities: Pinelands Adventures, Thundercat Dolphin Watch, Atlantic Parasail, 7th Street Surf Shop
  • Factory Outlets: The Mills at Jersey Gardens, Jersey Shore Premium Outlets, Tanger Outlets, Jackson Premium Outlets
  • Farms: Jersey Shore Alpacas, Duke Farms, Delicious Orchards, Howling Woods Farm
  • Sights & Landmarks: Hoboken Waterfront Walkway, Princeton University, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Fonthill Castle
  • Hiking Trails: Columbia Trail, Stairway to Heaven Trail, Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, Sourland Mountain Preserve
  • Museums: Princeton University Art Museum, Silverball Pinball Museum, Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Cape May Lighthouse
  • Zoos & Aquariums: Cape May County Park & Zoo, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Bergen County Zoological Park, Turtle Back Zoo
  • Notable National and State Parks: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Liberty State Park, High Point State Park
  • Professional sports teams: New Jersey Devils (NHL), New York Red Bulls (MLS), New York Jets (NFL), New York Giants (NFL)

To become a New Jersey resident, you’ll first need to move to the state, establish an address, and acquire a new driver’s license (refer below for detailed info). You won’t be able to participate in most community activities without establishing residency. Additionally, you’ll need to live in the state for 12 months or longer to attend a public university and qualify for in-state tuition.

 

Moving to New Jersey MVC

  • Driver’s licenseNew residents to New Jersey must transfer their out-of-state driver’s licenses within 60 days of relocating to the state. For those transferring a vehicle (21 and over): visit a local Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) office, pass 6 Points of ID verification, proof address, and purchase a transfer permit. You will then receive a four-year NJ license (you’ll also be required to surrender your old license). If under 21, you must complete the Graduated Driver License (GDL) requirements. Non-citizens must have temporary visa status. If you need to obtain your first driver’s license, check out the First Driver’s License
  • Voter’s registration: New Jersey’s deadline for voter registration is 21 days before an election. To have an application mailed to you, call (1-877-NJVOTER) or visit the New Jersey Division of Elections online at njelections.org. You can also register to vote while you apply or renew your ID card or driver’s license. Change your address online via the MVC website.
  • Vehicle registration: A new resident must register their vehicle within 60 days of becoming an NJ resident. Registration is not allowed by mail or online, so you’ll need to visit the closest MVC office. You’ll need to provide the following documents: driver’s license, title, and proof of current car insurance policy. If applicable, you’ll also need to present the following: power of attorney (if you’re not the purchaser), dealer reassignment documentation, and lien holder info/financing statement (if leased or financed). Used cars undergo an emissions inspection every two years, while new vehicles are only require testing once they are five years old.
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NJ Moving Services for Local, Long-Distance, and Cross-State Moves

Our New Jersey movers provide services for local relocations, interstate moves, apartment moves, office relocations, and full household transitions. Services can be adjusted based on the size of the move, scheduling needs, and level of support requested before moving day.

Customers planning a move should try to book NJ moving services as early as possible, especially during summer months, weekends, and end-of-month periods. Earlier scheduling usually provides more flexibility for truck availability, elevator reservations, and preferred moving dates.

Local and Cross-State Moving Services

Our local and long-distance movers in NJ handle a variety of move types, including residential moves, commercial office moves, apartment relocations, and cross-state moves for customers transitioning between NJ and NYC properties.

Some moves involve very different conditions on each side of the relocation. A customer may be moving from a Manhattan high-rise to a multi-level home in Bergen County, or leaving a suburban New Jersey home for an elevator building in Brooklyn. For a smooth transition, we help coordinate building access, loading schedules, parking restrictions, and more.

Our local and long-distance movers in NJ also help customers manage details like:

  • Furniture protection during transport
  • Disassembly and reassembly for larger items
  • Scheduling around elevator reservations and move windows
  • Coordinating delivery timing between multiple locations
How You Can Help Us Plan Your Move

Booking earlier usually provides more flexibility for preferred move dates, elevator reservations, and building scheduling requirements. When requesting a quote, customers should share details about inventory size, stairs, elevators, parking access, building restrictions, and move distance. 

These details help our NJ movers prepare the right truck size, crew count, and moving equipment ahead of time. Accurate information also helps reduce delays on moving day, especially for moves involving high-rise buildings, walk-ups, loading docks, or long carry distances between the truck and the property.

Moving in New Jersey: FAQs

Here are some common questions about moving in New Jersey

Moving costs vary based on the size of your home, the number of movers needed, the distance of the move, and which services you plan to pay for. A local move within New Jersey will cost less than a long-distance move from New Jersey to New York City. NJ moving and storage services also add to the total cost. We provide flat-rate quotes so you’ll know the price up front.

Some movers do, but at our New Jersey moving company, we factor those details into your quote from the start. That means no surprise fees if your building doesn’t have an elevator or you live on the 5th floor of a walk-up.

Weekdays and mid-month dates are usually less hectic (and often less expensive) than weekends or the very beginning/end of the month. We recommend booking your move early, especially if you need a prime date like the 1st or 15th of the month.

Absolutely. Our NJ apartment movers are experienced in working with various building staff to handle moving rules, elevator reservations, and certificates of insurance (COIs). We’ll handle all the paperwork and coordination so you don’t have to stress.

Depending on the details of your move, you’ll want to book at least 2–4 weeks ahead. If you’re moving at the end of the month or during summer (the busiest moving season), you may want to book even earlier. We can sometimes accommodate last-minute moves—just ask.

Yes. We offer specialty moving services for fine art, antiques, and other high-value items. Our team uses professional packing materials and techniques to ensure everything arrives safely.

In many cases, yes. Our New Jersey moving company has a same-day movers team for urgent relocations, depending on availability. Call us as soon as possible, and we’ll do our best to get you on the schedule.

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