What should a licensee do when they change their business address?

When a licensee changes their business address, the appropriate and necessary action is to notify the state contractors board. This is essential because the state contractors board maintains official records of all licensed contractors, which include their business addresses. Keeping this information current is crucial for ensuring that all communications, legal documents, and notices reach the contractor without issue.

Notifying the state ensures that the license remains active and in compliance with regulatory requirements. A failure to update the state contractors board can lead to complications, such as missed notifications or potential violations, which could jeopardize the contractor’s license status.

Moreover, while updating information online or informing clients might seem like reasonable actions, they do not fulfill the formal obligation a licensee has to the state. Simply filing for a new license would be unnecessary unless the change in address involves a change in business structure or ownership, which is not typically the case with a mere address change. Hence, the right course of action is to directly inform the state contractors board.