Moving to a new city is never easy. If you plan or just recently moved to the Mile Square city, there's a lot to know about Hoboken such as all the go-to spots, restaurants, stores, and more. For anyone feeling exhausted after the combination of packing boxes, moving trucks, arranging parking, and more, we've got you covered with our go-to guide for everything you might need after getting the keys to your new Hoboken home-sweet-home. This includes the locations of the Hoboken post offices, the DMV, how to get a Hoboken parking pass, the local Social Security office, and more. Read on to get completely up-to-speed on all things in the Mile Square to help get settled in your new Hoboken home.

Before + After You Move: Parking Passes (Residential + Temporary)

If there’s any negative at all to living in our incredible city, it’s the parking. Ask any resident and it’s the #1 hot-button issue that can cause headaches and stress. But, maybe not if you plan properly, and this online parking in Hoboken resource is going to be your friend.

First things first, you’ll need temporary 'no parking' signs for moving trucks, deliveries, unloading your car, etc. Double parking is a no-no (and dangerous), so register and reserve these signs through the parking utility. You can click here to learn more about reserving these signs. The City usually recommends getting three no-parking signs per moving truck — just be sure to take the signs down after the time-limited moving window is over to avoid a fine.

Once you're here + settled, you'll need to know the way the streets are broken down. Many Hoboken streets have one side that is restricted to “Resident Permit Parking Only” with a green sign/white letters. The other side of the street is for "Permit Parking Only” with a white sign and green letters. Other streets in commercial areas have metered parking with strict two-hour limits — though be warned, street cleaning and temporary/emergency regulations must always be followed regardless of what the signs say. HPU enforces these rules with license plate recognition technology, so be sure you know if you're allowed to park where you're parking. Guests are allowed to park in the "permit parking only" if they pay for parking through the Parkmobile app or at a pay station so long as it's under four hours. Otherwise, you'll need a resident permit to display it on your car.

If you have a car you're looking to park, residents whose cars are registered to Hoboken can apply for a standard parking permit here. If your car isn't registered in Hoboken, it'll cost $700 per year for up to three vehicles.

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Moving Companies

There are many options when it comes to choosing a moving company to help you get settled in the Mile Square. Per recommendations from our HG Insiders Facebook Group, we rounded up a list of some local companies with great ratings here.

Post Office

Need to forward your mail? Or mailing out invitations to your housewarming? Luckily, the Mile Square city is home to four post office locations and plenty of drop boxes along the side streets, too.

• 502 Grand Street
• 89 River Street (the main location)
• 734 Washington Street
• 57 14th Street

Local MVCs

If you moved from out of state, you’ll definitely need to head here ASAP. If from within the state, you can change your address online, but will still need to know where your local Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is when it comes time to renew your license, register a new car, retake an awful license photo, etc. While Hoboken doesn’t have its own location, there are a few nearby options to choose from within Hudson County.

• Bayonne: Agency, 1347 John F. Kennedy Boulevard + Route 440
• Jersey City: Agency, 438 Summit Avenue
• North Bergen: Agency + Driver Testing, 8901 Park Plaza, 90th + Bergenline Avenue
• Secaucus: Inspection only, County Avenue + Secaucus Road

HG insider tip: Bayonne and Jersey City get very busy very fast. (No really, we got there half an hour after opening and still waited over an hour.) The MVC website lists Low-volume agencies that might be a better fit for those with limited time.

Social Security

It’s important to know that the Social Security office is right next to the PATH. The address is 79 Hudson Street 6th Floor, and the staff can help with name changes, retirement, disability benefits, and more.

Banks

Hoboken has a large number of banks including branches for PNC, BCB Community Bank, Haven Savings Bank, Capital One, Investors Bank, Wells Fargo, TD Bank, Bank of America, M&T, CSBK, Santander, Citi Bank, Provident Bank, and Chase. Chances are, we have the bank you’re already using — and if not, be sure to check local offers and mailers for special new account opening perks.

Furniture

Once you’re all moved in, it’s time to deck the halls and make your new place your own. Luckily, within Hoboken, there are a plethora of shops to choose from that can help you make your new apartment a home.

For furniture and décor, be sure to check out West Elm, located uptown at 1420 Willow Avenue. For smaller items to personalize your space, Washington Street has some gems to browse — Washington General Store at 509 Washington, Luna Rosa Home at 1218 Washington, and Creative Interiors at 1332 Bernard McFeeley Shipyard Lane.

Groceries

The first grocery haul for a new place is serious. From salt and pepper to meats and veggies, you’ll probably need a helping hand (and an Uber!).

Uptowners can head to:

• Kings at 1212 Shipyard Lane
• Trader Joe's at 1350 Willow Avenue
• ShopRite on 9th and Madison

Midtown dwellers can head to:

• ACME at 614 Clinton Street

Those with a downtown address can head to:

• Aspen Marketplace at 226 Washington Street
• Organic Basic Food for organic produce at 204 Washington Street

There's also a Whole Foods nearby in Weehawken, as well as the recently opened Jersey City Whole Foods.

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Get Insider Tips From Our Facebook Insiders Group

For any insider tips or any questions you have, definitely join our Hoboken and Jersey City Facebook Insiders group. Whether you're looking for some local info or have a question of your own, the FB group is a great place to share information + connect with other residents.

Get Rid of Old Stuff With Hudson County Freecycle or Local Buy Nothing Groups

Finally, now that you're all settled into your new home, we're sure that there are a few things you're looking to get rid of to make room for new finds. Luckily, Freecycle has you covered. Join the Hudson County group to start getting rid of things. Also check out Buy Nothing, a hyper-local group for neighbors to share and give away items.

For our ultimate Hoboken bucket list (from the archives), click here.