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California State Employee Household Goods Relocation

DGS approved household goods relocation for California state employees.

Household goods relocation for California state employees is handled under its own authorization and reimbursement process, not a standard retail booking. CG Moving Company, Inc. is an approved carrier under the California Department of General Services for this exact program. We support eligible state employees through the full process: packing, transport, delivery, and final placement.

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About the Program

About the DGS Household Goods Relocation Benefit

Who the program covers, and how eligibility is determined.

This program generally covers permanent California state employees relocating for work, such as a promotion, a transfer, or a new assignment. The employing agency determines eligibility and issues the authorization, not CG Moving.

Is This Program Right For You?

This program is generally designed for State of California employees who are relocating for work-related reasons and have received approval through their agency.

Current State Employees

Current State Employees relocating under agency orders can start here.

Employees Starting A New Chapter

Employees Starting A New Chapter, whether a transfer or a new assignment, follow the same authorized process.

Approved Relocation Benefits

Approved Relocation Benefits cover the packing, transport, and delivery services the state authorizes, within your assigned limits.

Your agency determines eligibility and provides the required relocation authorization.

How the State Employee Moving Process Works

01

Agency Authorization

Agency Authorization starts the process. Your agency issues written approval and a Moving Service Authorization, Form STD 255.

02

Choose an Eligible Carrier

Choose an Eligible Carrier from the State's approved list. As a DGS approved carrier, CG Moving Co. is one of those options.

03

Home Survey and Estimate

Home Survey and Estimate follows. We complete a visual survey and provide a written estimate against your authorization.

04

Move Execution

Move Execution covers the physical move itself, packing, transport, delivery, and placement.

05

Billing and Audit

Billing and Audit close out the process. We bill the State directly, and DGS audits the charges against your authorization.

Standard Allowances and Important Limits

The Household Goods Moving Guide describes common limits that may apply unless your agency approves exceptions:

  • Household goods authorization up to 11,000 pounds
  • Storage-in-transit generally up to 60 days
  • Additional approvals required for excess weight or extended storage
  • Employees may be responsible for charges outside approved limits, including certain special services or split deliveries.

Storage in Transit

If delivery cannot be made immediately, the State may cover storage-in-transit within authorized limits.

Key points:

  • Storage beyond authorized periods may become employee-paid
  • Storage over 90 days may convert to permanent storage with different pricing
  • State insurance coverage generally applies only during authorized periods

Insurance and Valuation Overview

When your move is performed under an approved state authorization:

  • Carrier liability is typically set at $0.60 per pound per article
  • State-arranged insurance provides additional protection up to $2.00 per pound of total shipment weight (depreciated value limits apply)

Additional valuation purchased directly from a carrier is generally not reimbursable

For loss or damage, claims are first filed with the household goods carrier.

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Why State Employees Work with CG Moving Company

As DGS approved state employee movers, we build every estimate around your authorization documents, not a standard retail quote. Many government employee movers only handle retail bookings; our process is built around the agency authorization chain instead.

Experienced residential relocation crews

Experienced residential relocation crews handle the physical side of your move.

Estimates Built Around Your Authorization Limits

Estimates built around your authorization limits mean fewer surprises at delivery.

DGS-Consistent Packing and Delivery

DGS-consistent packing and delivery keeps every step aligned with your agency's guidance.

Clear Communication, No Surprise Charges

Clear communication, no surprise charges, from the first call through final placement.

We focus on clear planning and careful execution so your relocation feels organized from start to finish.
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Before Contacting Us

To help us assist you quickly, please have:

  • Your agency relocation contact information
  • Moving authorization documents (if already issued)
  • Origin and destination addresses
  • Desired move timing
  • Any access details (stairs, elevators, long carry distances)

For the state’s own guidance on this program, visit the California Department of General Services directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I required to use a State-approved carrier?

For state-paid or reimbursed moves, the guide recommends using a carrier from the State’s List of Eligible Carriers.

Self-move options exist but are limited in reimbursement scope and are not covered by State insurance.
Additional approvals may be required, and expenses beyond authorized limits may become the employee’s responsibility.
Retain copies of estimates, inventories, delivery paperwork, and authorization forms for audit and claims purposes

Official DGS Resources

Transportation Management Unit Contact:

TransportationManagement@dgs.ca.gov

Our team can help you understand the process and coordinate your relocation under California’s state employee guidelines.

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