Moving Out of a Hoboken High-Rise: COI and Elevator Checklist

High-rise and mid-rise buildings along the Hoboken waterfront run moves on a schedule. Management decides when you can move, which elevator you get and what paperwork the mover must send first. Miss one step and the crew waits in the lobby. Here is the order we recommend.

Three to four weeks before

Ask management for the building’s move rules in writing: allowed days, start and finish times, and the loading area.
Ask for the sample certificate of insurance (COI). Buildings often want to be named on the certificate exactly as the sample shows.
Ask if there is a move deposit or a walkthrough before and after.

Two weeks before

Reserve the service elevator for a block of time that covers loading, plus a cushion.
If the truck will park on the street rather than at a loading dock, order Temporary No Parking signs online through the Hoboken Parking Utility. The city asks for at least ten days’ notice and at least two signs per order (City of Hoboken).
Book your mover for the start time the building allows.

One week before

Send the sample COI to your mover. We send the certificate your building asks for, so management has it before moving day.
Confirm the elevator time with the front desk or the super.
Pack everything that is not furniture. Crews move fastest when every loose item is in a labeled box.

Moving day

Do a quick walkthrough of the hallway and elevator with the super before the first item moves.
Keep valuables, documents and medicine with you, not on the truck.
At the end, walk the route again so the deposit can be released.

If you are moving to New York

This move crosses a state line, so federal rules apply. A & A Alliance Moving Inc, a family business since 1999, holds U.S. DOT No. 967970 and MC-432549 for moves between states, plus NJPM 000930 and NYSDOT 34875. You can look up our record on the FMCSA website, and the federal guides Ready to Move? and Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move explain your rights on an interstate move.

New York gives new residents 30 days to exchange an out-of-state driver license (NY DMV).

If you are staying in New Jersey

A move that stays inside New Jersey is an in-state move. State law requires movers who do moves within New Jersey to be licensed by the Division of Consumer Affairs, and you can check any mover’s license by calling the Division at (800) 242-5846 (NJ Attorney General / Division of Consumer Affairs on licensed intrastate movers). A & A Alliance Moving Inc, a family business since 1999, holds NJPM 000930 for New Jersey moves, NYSDOT 34875 for New York moves, and U.S. DOT No. 967970 / MC-432549 for moves between states.

Common questions

What is a COI and who sends it?

A certificate of insurance shows the building that the mover carries insurance for the job. Ask management for their sample and send it to us about a week before; we send the certificate the building asks for.

Do I need street parking signs if the building has a loading dock?

Ask management whether the truck can use the dock. If the truck will park on the street, Hoboken asks you to order Temporary No Parking signs online at least ten days ahead.

How long should I reserve the elevator for?

Reserve a block that covers the whole loading time plus a cushion. Tell us the number of rooms and large pieces and we will tell you how long loading usually takes for a move like yours.

How do I get a price?

Call (201) 884-1181 or use the form on our home page. You get a written estimate before moving day.

Get your written estimate

Call (201) 884-1181 or send the quote form on our home page with both addresses, the floors, elevator or stairs, your date and your main items. You get a written estimate before moving day. More about the company: company facts.

Sources

Rules and city services change. We checked every official link on this page on October 10, 2026; confirm on the linked page before you book.