Do you have to tell the MHIC when your business address changes?
Short answer. Yes. COMAR 09.08.01.11 requires you to notify the Commission of any change to your licensing information, including your business address, which must be a valid street address rather than a P.O. box.
- COMAR 09.08.01.11
- COMAR 09.08.01.24
- COMAR 09.08.01.27
Work it through
You're the contractor. Pick what you'd do, then see how each choice plays out.
You're moving your office to a new location across town — better visibility, more space, easier parking for clients.
Your buddy says, "Don't forget to tell the MHIC. I got fined for that."
- Correct
COMAR 09.08.01.11 requires contractors to notify the Commission of any change to their licensing information, including business address. COMAR 09.08.01.24 also requires a valid street address (P.O. boxes are not sufficient as your primary business address). Update everything: business cards, website, truck lettering, contract templates, and the MHIC file.
- Wrong
COMAR 09.08.01.11 requires prompt notification of changes. Waiting until renewal can result in a citation. The MHIC needs a current address to forward consumer complaints, send hearing notices, and contact you for regulatory matters. If they can't reach you, COMAR 09.08.01.27 (Failure to Respond) kicks in — and that's worse.
All 10 mhic licensing & renewal questions
- What should a new MHIC contractor do before the first job?
- What happens if your contractor liability insurance lapses in Maryland?
- How do you meet the MHIC financial solvency requirement at renewal?
- What does the MHIC require to renew a contractor license?
- Do you need to update your MHIC license when you form an LLC?
- Do you have to tell the MHIC when your business address changes?
- What if the MHIC lookup shows your old business name?
- Why does the MHIC review your credit report?
- Can unpaid supplier bills put your MHIC license at risk?
- How should a contractor respond to an MHIC compliance audit?