About MISS DIG 811
MISS DIG 811 serves all of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. Michigan's extensive freshwater infrastructure, industrial legacy, and mix of urban and rural areas makes 811 compliance particularly important across the state.
Submit tickets at https://www.missdig811.org or dial 811 from any phone.
Required Wait Period in Michigan
Michigan requires 3 business days notice before excavation. MISS DIG processes tickets online and by phone, with real-time status tracking through their portal.
Use the Wait Time Calculator to find your exact dig date accounting for weekends and holidays.
Ticket Validity and Re-Notify in Michigan
Michigan's 21-day validity window falls between the shorter windows of Ohio/Wisconsin and the longer windows of other Midwest states. For projects running three weeks or more, one re-notification will typically be needed.
Private Lines in Michigan
Michigan has significant rural agricultural infrastructure, private well systems throughout rural Lower Michigan and the UP, and private irrigation systems in suburban Detroit, Grand Rapids, and other metro areas. None of these are covered by MISS DIG.
See the full guide: What 811 Does NOT Cover.
How to Submit a Ticket in Michigan
Pre-mark excavation area in white
Mark each planned dig location with white paint or stakes before submitting.
Submit online or call 811
Visit https://www.missdig811.org or dial 811. Include address, work type, start date, and depth.
Wait 3 full business days
Do not dig until the wait period has elapsed AND all utilities have responded.
Verify all responses
Log in with your confirmation number. Every utility must show "marked" or "clear."
Calculate Your Michigan Dig Date
Get your exact legal dig date, expiration date, and re-notify reminder instantly.
Open CalculatorRelated Guides
How 811 Works
Complete process guide.
Color Codes
What the marks in your yard mean.
Re-Notify Rules
When your ticket expires mid-project.