Utility bills and credit score

[Steve13]

I Am 20 years old and a fico Credit score of 724 (as of 10/07).
Next year I will be sharing an apartment with 3 of my friends from college.
Would putting the utilities gas/ electric etc. in my name help improve my credit score? (assuming they would be paid in full every month)
Thanks

[jIM_Ohio]

Probably not.

that score of 724 is quite good. The likelihood something little like a utility bill would improve it is not what I think... but I also am not an expert on credit scores.

[sweeps]

Sorry, it will not help. Utilities do not report to credit agencies -- unless you don't pay them, then they could possibly give you a negative mark.

[LuxLiving]

I'd opt out of being the one named anyway. Roommates & billpaying are notorious for not working out exactly as planned. Someone's always just a little short this month.