Utility Acquisitions & Membership Transfers
When a utility is purchased, sold, merged, or transferred, Missouri 811 membership and mapping records must be updated promptly.
Accurate and timely communication during ownership transitions is essential to prevent gaps in locate notification coverage and ensure continued compliance with Missouri law.
This page outlines the process for handling utility acquisitions and mapping database transfers.
If Your Company Purchases Another Utility
If your organization acquires another utility that owns or operates underground facilities in Missouri, contact the Missouri 811 Membership Administrator as soon as possible.
You may call 573-556-8117 or send an email to sgalbraith@missouri-811.org to report the change.
Early notification allows Missouri 811 to review membership status, confirm mapping coverage, and coordinate any necessary updates to contact records or receiving methods.
If the acquired utility is not currently a Missouri 811 member, the new owner must initiate membership in accordance with RSMo Chapter 319.
Failure to update membership records during an acquisition may result in missed locate notifications.
If Your Company Has Been Purchased
If your utility has been purchased by another entity, notify the Membership Administrator immediately.
You may call 573-556-8117 or send an email to sgalbraith@missouri-811.org to report the change.
If your company is selling all underground facility assets, provide the new owner with your mapping database information. This helps expedite the transition and reduces the risk of service interruption or missed notifications.
The new owner must either assume existing membership responsibilities or complete the process to become a Missouri 811 utility member under Missouri law.
Transferring a Mapping Database
If a utility is purchased and the existing mapping database will be transferred to the new owner, documented permission must be provided to the Missouri 811 Membership Administrator.
The new owner must review and approve the transferred mapping database under their ownership.
Adding or Removing Assets After a Transfer
If underground facilities are added, removed, or reconfigured following a purchase or asset transfer, updates must be made to the mapping database.
To add or remove assets from your current mapping database, contact the Mapping Department at mapping@occinc.com.
Changes should be completed before operational control shifts whenever possible.
Maintaining Compliance During Ownership Changes
Utility ownership transitions do not suspend statutory participation requirements.
The acquiring entity is responsible for ensuring that:
Membership status remains active
Mapping coverage accurately reflects owned facilities
Contact information is current
Ticket receiving methods remain functional
Proactive coordination with Missouri 811 during acquisitions reduces risk and supports uninterrupted compliance.
For questions regarding membership transitions or mapping transfers, contact the Membership Administrator at 573-556-8117.