Jersey City has every kind of move in it: brownstone walk-ups Downtown, towers along the waterfront, two-family houses in The Heights and Greenville, and apartment buildings around Journal Square. The city rules for holding curb space for a moving truck are the same everywhere, though, and they need a few days of lead time. This guide covers those rules, the truck limits around the city and what to plan before a Jersey City move.
Who handles no parking signs in Jersey City
Temporary no parking signs and parking meter bags come from the Jersey City Parking Enforcement Division, part of the Department of Public Safety. The city’s parking page lists the office at Two Jackson Square (356 Martin Luther King Drive) and the phone number (201) 547-5538, with a separate e-mail address for parking signs (City of Jersey City: Parking).
The timeline: 72 hours, then 48 hours
The city’s notice on no parking signs and meter bags sets two deadlines (Jersey City Parking Enforcement notice):
- At least 72 hours before the date you need the space, contact Parking Enforcement.
- At least 48 hours before the move, the signs must be up. If you post them yourself, take pictures that show the date and time as proof that you posted them.
Once the signs are printed there are no refunds, so lock in your date with your building and your mover first. The fee depends on the building at the address: one- and two-family homes, buildings of six stories or less, and buildings of seven stories or more are in different fee groups, so ask for the current fee when you place the request. The city’s request form also says a Traffic and Engineering permit must be attached unless it is a one-day move.
On moving day
The same notice says that if a vehicle without permission stays in the reserved space for more than one hour, police or parking enforcement may remove it, and the owner pays for the removal. That is why it pays to check the block the evening before and again in the morning. After the move, the signs have to come down within 24 hours after the reserved time ends.
How much curb do you need? Enough for the truck plus room behind it to open the doors and use the ramp or lift gate. When you call for your estimate, give us the address and we will talk through how much space to ask for and which side of the street works best.
Truck limits around Jersey City
A moving truck follows truck rules, and a few of them matter in Jersey City:
- Holland Tunnel: height limit of 12 feet 6 inches, and only two- and three-axle single-unit trucks are allowed (Port Authority Truckers Guide, April 2026).
- Lincoln Tunnel: height limit of 13 feet, and no trucks in the center tube (same guide).
- Pulaski Skyway: no trucks or buses in either direction between the two Route 1&9 Truck intersections (NJDOT). Trucks heading toward Newark use Route 1&9 Truck instead.
We plan the route for the truck we send, so a move from Jersey City to Manhattan or Newark does not end at a tunnel or a road that the truck cannot use. For a move across the river, see our cross-Hudson moving guide.
Towers and brownstones need different plans
Most Jersey City high-rises ask for a booked elevator, a set move window and a certificate of insurance (COI) from the mover. Ask management for their sample COI about a week before the move and send it to us, so the certificate matches what the building wants. In brownstones and walk-ups, count the flights of stairs and measure your largest pieces against the narrowest door or turn. Our guide to high-rise and brownstone moves in Jersey City and Hoboken has a short checklist for both, and our first-time mover’s guide to Jersey City covers choosing a building.
After you move in: resident parking
Resident parking permits are required for parking more than two hours in many areas of Jersey City; posted signs show where (City of Jersey City: Parking). Permit applications are online through the city’s parking page, and the city’s 2022 fee notice also lists a 14-day temporary residential permit. Our guide to resident parking permits in Hudson County compares Jersey City with the towns around it.
Licensed for your move
A move that starts and ends in New Jersey is an in-state move. State law requires movers who do in-state moves to be licensed by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, and you can check any mover’s license by calling the Division at (800) 242-5846 (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs). 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 967970 / MC-432549 for moves between states (FMCSA record).
Common questions
How far ahead do I need no parking signs for a move in Jersey City?
Contact the Jersey City Parking Enforcement Division at least 72 hours before the date you need the space. The signs must be posted at least 48 hours before the move.
What if a car is parked in my reserved space in Jersey City?
The city’s notice says a vehicle that stays in a reserved space without permission for more than one hour may be removed by police or parking enforcement. Call the Parking Enforcement Division at (201) 547-5538.
Can a moving truck use the Holland Tunnel?
Only if it fits the limits. The Port Authority lists a height limit of 12 feet 6 inches and allows only two- and three-axle single-unit trucks. We plan the route around the truck we send.
How do I get a price for my move?
Call (201) 884-1181 or send the quote form with both addresses, the floors, elevator or stairs, your date and your main items. You get a free written estimate before moving day.
Get your free written estimate
Call (201) 884-1181 or send the quote form with both addresses, the floors, elevator or stairs, your date and your main items. You get a free written estimate before moving day. More moving guides: moving within Hoboken, moving to Bayonne and moving to Weehawken. More about the company: company facts.
Sources
- City of Jersey City: Parking Division
- Jersey City Parking Enforcement: temporary no parking sign and meter bag notice (Ordinance 22-023) and permit fee notice (Ordinance 22-022)
- Port Authority of NY & NJ: Truckers Guide (April 2026)
- NJDOT: restricted access rules for Route US 1&9 (Pulaski Skyway)
- NJ Attorney General / Division of Consumer Affairs on licensed intrastate movers
- FMCSA record: U.S. DOT 967970
Rules, fees and city offices change. We checked every official link on this page on October 11, 2026; confirm on the linked page before you book.