Do you have to give homeowners your MHIC license number?

Work it through

You're the contractor. Pick what you'd do, then see how each choice plays out.

Sarah Mitchell

First-time homeowner who wants a kitchen renovation

Listen

1. AGive her your MHIC number immediately and confirm it's displayed on your truck, contracts, and all advertising
   Correct

   Under COMAR 09.08.01.06 and .09, your MHIC license number must appear on all vehicles (at least 3 inches high), contracts, and advertisements. Providing it proactively builds trust and demonstrates compliance.

2. BTell her you'll look it up and call her back — you don't have it memorized
   Partial

   You should have your MHIC number readily available. Under COMAR 09.08.01.06, it must be displayed on your vehicles at minimum 3 inches high. If you can't recall it, it suggests you may not be displaying it properly.

3. CTell her license numbers aren't something you share over the phone — she can see it when you visit
   Wrong

   Your MHIC license number is public information and must be displayed on all contracts, advertisements, and vehicles (COMAR 09.08.01.09). Refusing to share it is a red flag that makes consumers suspect you're unlicensed. The MHIC can investigate complaints about contractors who obscure their license status.