--- title: What Is a CPCN? Nevada Moving Glossary | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/cpcn/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving and storage glossary](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/) - Cpcn # What is a CPCN? A CPCN is a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, the permit the Nevada Transportation Authority issues to a common motor carrier that moves goods within Nevada. O'Brien's Moving & Storage holds Nevada CPCN 1070. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Federal authority covers moves between states. A different permit covers moves that start and end inside Nevada, and it comes from the state. That permit is the CPCN. ## What the certificate is Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 706 governs motor carriers. Under NRS 706.391, when a carrier applies for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the Authority sets a hearing and grants the certificate if it finds the applicant is financially and operationally fit, willing and able to perform the services. The Authority supervises regulated carriers and approves rates and tariffs. ## The public record for O'Brien's The NTA published a notice dated January 31, 2018, Docket 18-01029, that lists O'Brien's Moving & Storage, Inc. as a household goods mover under CPCN 1070. That public notice is the source for the number printed on this site. NRS 706.085 defines household goods as the personal effects and property used in a dwelling, which matches the federal idea. The state certificate is what applies when your goods stay inside Nevada, for example when a family moves between two Nevada addresses. ## How it differs from the federal credentials The pairing is simple. Moves within Nevada rest on the CPCN and an NTA-approved tariff. Moves between states rest on federal operating authority, shown by U.S. DOT No. 30611 and MC-109375. A move from Reno to a California address crosses a state line, so it is an interstate move under federal rules even though it is short. You can read more on [licenses and operating authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/). ## Why customers check it - It shows the mover is recognized to operate in Nevada - It ties the mover to an approved tariff - It gives you a public record to read before signing Ask any Nevada mover for its CPCN number, and compare it with the NTA's published records. ## What to do with the number Write the CPCN down when you receive an estimate for a move that stays in Nevada, and keep it with the other paperwork. If a question comes up later about rates, service terms or a complaint, the number tells the Authority exactly which carrier you mean. O'Brien's office in Sparks is open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, at 775-359-6683, and an estimator can show you which credential applies to your particular move. ## CPCN and the tariff A certificate carries an approved tariff with it. The tariff is the public rate book for moves within Nevada, and your estimate applies it to your goods. See [tariff](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/tariff/) for how the book is read. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Nevada Transportation Authority, notice Docket 18-01029](https://nta.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/ntanvgov/content/About/Notices/2018/01-January/18-01029_O_Briens_Moving.pdf) - [Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 706](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-706.html) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving and storage glossary](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/) - [Mc number](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/mc-number/) - [Tariff](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/tariff/) - [Licenses and operating authority: USDOT 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Moving glossary ## Read next - [Household goods carrier](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/household-goods-carrier/) - [Moving broker](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/moving-broker/) - [Dish pack](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/dish-pack/) - [Crating](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/crating/) - [Vault storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/vault-storage/) - [Personally procured move](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/personally-procured-move/) - [Non temporary storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/non-temporary-storage/) - [Expedited service](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/expedited-service/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Does a CPCN cover a move to another state? No. A move across a state line is interstate and falls under FMCSA authority, shown by the USDOT and MC numbers. ### Where can I verify a CPCN? The Nevada Transportation Authority publishes notices and carrier information on nta.nv.gov, and you can call them with the number from your estimate. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) L Leticia H. November 1, 2024 O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys. M Michelle C. August 28, 2024 Extremely happy with the moving experience. The moving team showed up on time, friendly and polite. They did a wonderful job moving our boxes and furniture to the new location. We moved a three bedroom home and I could not be more pleased with the employees who assisted with the move. Highly recommend O'Brien moving for your move. ### Owner's reply Michelle, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear about the move experience you had with our company and glad to know we met your expectations! It means a lot to us to know that. Thank you for choosing us as your moving partner. S Sonia P. August 4, 2023 Talk about organized people. I peeked in the truck about an hour into the job and was amazed at how well organized it was and how many of my things had protective coverings. Our bed is a mechanical one and a nightmare to us, but these guys had no issue with it at all. Although I have no desire to ever move again--but if I did, I would be calling these guys for sure!!! ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070