A move from Baltimore to Annapolis, Gaithersburg to Frederick or Washington’s suburbs to western Maryland changes scale even though it stays within one state. A useful first check is the Maryland Department of Labor registry, which regulates businesses loading, packing, transporting, storing in transit and unloading household goods with a commercial motor vehicle inside the state.
Maryland law made registration mandatory for household-goods movers performing this kind of operation. The department provides a search tool to verify the company and the trade names it uses; registration renews and should match the business named on the estimate and contract. A move to Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware or Washington, D.C. is interstate or interjurisdictional, so also check the federal registration of the carrier that will perform the trip.
This guide compares two Maryland-based options with identifiable state registrations. JK Moving Services has a Gaithersburg office and appears as JK Moving and Storage of Maryland Inc, HGM registration 77. Its website says it serves from the Potomac to the Pennsylvania line and western Maryland, with residential moving, packing, storage and long-distance options. Von Paris is based in Savage and appears as B. Von Paris and Sons Inc, registration 1; it advertises local, interstate and international moves, commercial relocation, move management, packing and storage.
Favorable comments on the exact Google Maps listings mention coordination, professional service, care with belongings and communication. JK reviews describe preparation and packing; Von Paris comments highlight teamwork and support across different stages of a move. These are individual customer accounts that can suggest questions for an estimate, not a substitute for the contract or a guarantee of the same result.
Before requesting a price, note street access, floors, elevators, distance from the truck, fragile items, date and whether you need packing or storage. Review liability protection, deposits, cancellation, waiting charges and who will deliver the shipment. Read the JK Moving Services profile and the Von Paris Moving & Storage profile; both explain registration, advertised territory, services and the official way to request a comparable quote.
Sources consulted
- Registro de Household Goods Movers — Maryland Department of Labor.
- Derechos del consumidor y búsqueda de empresa — Maryland Department of Labor.
- Consulta oficial de empresas HGM — Maryland Department of Labor.
- Mudanzas en Maryland y cobertura — JK Moving Services.
- Contacto y oficina en Gaithersburg — JK Moving Services.
- Servicios residenciales y alcance — Von Paris Moving & Storage.
- Registro HGM 77, entidad de Maryland — Maryland Department of Labor.
- Fotografía de mudanza residencial local — JK Moving Services.
- Ficha exacta de Google Maps — Google Maps: JK Moving Services, Gaithersburg.
- Ficha exacta de Google Maps — Google Maps: Von Paris Moving & Storage.
Independent editorial guide based on official regulator and company pages and exact Google Maps listings checked on October 17, 2026. Licensing, authorized territory, advertised coverage and availability should be confirmed for the specific route and date before hiring. Google ratings and review counts are stored as metadata and are not repeated in the profiles.
In Maryland, the HGM registration should match the company signing for and transporting your goods. If the move leaves the state, also verify federal authority and who will make final delivery.
Options to compare
These options relate to the question. Read each profile and check current details before deciding.
JK Moving Services
7561 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
JK Moving operates a Maryland office in Gaithersburg and advertises coverage from the Potomac River to the Pennsylvania line and western Maryland. Services include residential and commercial moves, virtual or in-home surveys, customizable packing, storage, interstate and international relocation coordination, and shipment tools. JK Moving and Storage of Maryland Inc appears in the state HGM registry under number 77; its website also lists local services in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
JK Moving operates a Maryland office in Gaithersburg and advertises coverage from the Potomac River to the Pennsylvania line and western Maryland. Services include residential and commercial moves, virtual or in-home surveys, customizable packing, storage
Von Paris is a family-owned company headquartered in Savage. It lists local, interstate and international residential moves, commercial relocation, project coordination, packing and unpacking, humidity-controlled storage, and document and data management. B. Von Paris and Sons Inc appears in Maryland’s HGM registry as number 1, with an expiration date listed as September 25, 2027. Its service network includes Maryland, the Washington area and national and international routes.
Von Paris is a family-owned company headquartered in Savage. It lists local, interstate and international residential moves, commercial relocation, project coordination, packing and unpacking, humidity-controlled storage, and document and data management.
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Registro HGM 77, entidad de Maryland ↗
Primary source
Maryland Department of Labor · Accessed October 17, 2026
Búsqueda oficial de JK Moving and Storage of Maryland Inc, Gaithersburg; registro 77 y vencimiento listado 2027-03-10.
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Official website of JK Moving Services ↗
Primary source
JK Moving Services · Accessed October 17, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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request a quote ↗
Primary source
JK Moving Services · Accessed October 17, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Fotografía de mudanza residencial local ↗
Primary source
JK Moving Services · Accessed October 17, 2026
Imagen de un encuentro de cuadrilla con cliente publicada en su página de servicios locales; WebP optimizado localmente.
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Ficha exacta de Google Maps ↗
Primary source
Google Maps: JK Moving Services, Gaithersburg · Accessed October 17, 2026
Opiniones de la oficina de Gaithersburg revisadas el 17/10/2026; cifras solo en metadatos.
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Registro de Household Goods Movers ↗
Primary source
Maryland Department of Labor · Accessed October 17, 2026
Explica la obligación de registrarse para ofrecer mudanzas de enseres domésticos con vehículo comercial dentro de Maryland.
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Derechos del consumidor y búsqueda de empresa ↗
Primary source
Maryland Department of Labor · Accessed October 17, 2026
Página oficial para consultar empresas y los mecanismos de protección y quejas.
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Consulta oficial de empresas HGM ↗
Primary source
Maryland Department of Labor · Accessed October 17, 2026
Búsqueda oficial realizada el 17/10/2026: JK Moving and Storage of Maryland Inc, registro 77; B. Von Paris and Sons Inc, registro 1.
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Official website of JK Moving Services ↗
Primary source
JK Moving Services · Accessed October 17, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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request a quote ↗
Primary source
JK Moving Services · Accessed October 17, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official website of JK Moving Services ↗
Primary source
Von Paris Moving & Storage · Accessed October 17, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Registro HGM 1 de B. Von Paris and Sons ↗
Primary source
Maryland Department of Labor · Accessed October 17, 2026
Búsqueda oficial: B. Von Paris and Sons Inc, Savage, registro 1 y vencimiento listado 2027-09-25.
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request a quote ↗
Primary source
Von Paris Moving & Storage · Accessed October 17, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Derechos y búsqueda de transportistas HGM ↗
Primary source
Maryland Department of Labor · Accessed October 17, 2026
Página oficial de consulta y orientación para consumidores.
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Ficha exacta de Google Maps ↗
Primary source
Google Maps: Von Paris Moving & Storage · Accessed October 17, 2026
Opiniones de la sede de Savage revisadas el 17/10/2026; puntuación y cantidad solo en metadatos.
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Registro de Household Goods Movers ↗
Primary source
Maryland Department of Labor · Accessed October 17, 2026
Explica la obligación de registrarse para ofrecer mudanzas de enseres domésticos con vehículo comercial dentro de Maryland.
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Derechos del consumidor y búsqueda de empresa ↗
Primary source
Maryland Department of Labor · Accessed October 17, 2026
Página oficial para consultar empresas y los mecanismos de protección y quejas.
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Consulta oficial de empresas HGM ↗
Primary source
Maryland Department of Labor · Accessed October 17, 2026
Búsqueda oficial realizada el 17/10/2026: JK Moving and Storage of Maryland Inc, registro 77; B. Von Paris and Sons Inc, registro 1.
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Official website of Von Paris Moving & Storage ↗
Primary source
JK Moving Services · Accessed October 17, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official website of Von Paris Moving & Storage ↗
Primary source
JK Moving Services · Accessed October 17, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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request a quote ↗
Primary source
Von Paris Moving & Storage · Accessed October 17, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.