Michigan Residential Builders License Practice Test

On your individual builder's license application, what should you write as your "business address"?

1. Your office address

2. Your employer's address

3. Your personal address

4. A P.O. Box

The correct answer is: Your personal address

For an individual builder's license application, you should provide your personal address as your "business address." This is because the individual builder's license is typically associated with you as a sole proprietor, and your personal residence often serves as the primary location from which you operate your business. Using your personal address establishes a clear link between you and your licensing as a builder, enabling relevant authorities to easily identify you and your business operations. It also ensures that any official correspondence regarding your license can be delivered directly to you. While an office address may be appropriate for a corporation or partnership, using an employer's address could create confusion regarding your independence as a builder. A P.O. Box is generally not acceptable as it does not provide a physical location where business activities are conducted or where the builder can be reached directly. Therefore, stating your personal address is the most accurate representation of your business location in this context.