About NJ One-Call
NJ One-Call serves all of New Jersey — one of the most densely populated states in the US with correspondingly dense underground utility infrastructure throughout the state.
Submit tickets at https://www.nj-11.com or dial 811.
Required Wait Period
New Jersey requires 3 business days notice before any excavation. NJ One-Call offers online and phone ticket submission.
Use the Wait Time Calculator to find your exact dig date.
Ticket Validity & Re-Notify
New Jersey's 30-day validity window is standard for the Northeast.
Private Lines in New Jersey
New Jersey's suburban density means extensive private irrigation systems throughout the state. Older housing stock in Newark, Trenton, and other urban areas may have legacy private utility installations including underground fuel oil tanks.
Full guide: What 811 Does NOT Cover.
Calculate Your New Jersey Dig Date
Get your exact legal dig date, expiration, and re-notify reminder.
Open CalculatorRelated Guides
How 811 Works
Complete process guide.
Color Codes
What the marks mean.
Re-Notify Rules
Ticket expired mid-project?