About Miss Utility (Virginia)
Miss Utility serves Virginia as part of the broader Miss Utility system covering the Mid-Atlantic region. Virginia has dense Northern Virginia suburban utility corridors, significant agricultural infrastructure in the Shenandoah Valley, and coastal utility considerations in Hampton Roads.
Submit tickets at https://www.missutility.net or dial 811 from any phone.
Required Wait Period in Virginia
Virginia requires 3 business days notice before excavation. Miss Utility offers online ticket submission through their portal and serves Virginia as part of a regional system covering MD, DE, DC, and parts of WV.
Use the Wait Time Calculator to find your exact dig date accounting for weekends and holidays.
Ticket Validity and Re-Notify in Virginia
Virginia's 15-day validity window is shorter than many Southern states. For any Virginia project running longer than 12 days, re-notification is required. Miss Utility's online system handles this efficiently.
Private Lines in Virginia
Virginia has extensive rural private well water and propane infrastructure, particularly in the Shenandoah Valley and Southwest Virginia. Northern Virginia suburban areas have dense private irrigation systems.
See the full guide: What 811 Does NOT Cover.
How to Submit a Ticket in Virginia
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.missutility.net 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 Virginia 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.