The Process
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Notify Missouri 811
Request a utility locate online or by phone at 811 at least three full working days prior to excavation.
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Utilities Are Notified
Missouri 811 will notify any public utility companies within your dig site while you wait the required time.
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Utilities Mark Their Lines
The utilities will locate and mark their lines, or provide an all clear notification.
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Confirm the Marks
You confirm the marks and utility statuses.
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Dig with Care!
READY TO START DIGGING?
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I’m a Homeowner
I’m planning to dig on my own property.
I’m a Contractor
I’ve been hired to complete a project on someone else’s property.
Ticket Submission Instructional Videos
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