Georgia 811 Membership is NOT available for online ticket entry. If you are interested in entering your locate tickets online, you will need to attend one of our FREE training classes before an account will be created. You can click the link below for a list of upcoming Online Ticket Training Classes:
Georgia 811 Membership is required for any Facility owner or operator. Defined by the Georgia Underground Facility Protection Act under § 25-9-3. Definitions (15) a “Facility owner or operator” means any person or entity with the sole exception of a homeowner who owns, operates, or controls the operation of a utility facility.
By removing the burden of direct contact from excavators and homeowners to facility service providers, Georgia 811 provides a streamlined free service that results in increased instances of notification before digging. What does that mean for members? It means more opportunities to mark facilities before digging occurs, resulting in fewer damages.
Georgia 811 members receive notification when excavation is planned in their service area and members are then able to coordinate locate technicians to properly mark their underground facilities. This helps excavators avoid facility damage and thus costly facility repairs. In addition to facilitating the notification process for members, Georgia 811 also provides training opportunities and support via the Member Services and Liaison Departments.
On September 1, 2022, the Georgia Underground Facility Protection Act (GUFPA) was changed to include a requirement for mandatory Georgia 811 membership for local governing authorities that own traffic control devices and traffic management systems.
O.C.G.A.§ 25-9-3 provides the following definition of these facility types.
If your local government owns and/or operates either of the above facility types, please fill out the form below to request a Georgia 811 Member Agreement.
For additional information about traffic membership, visit the Traffic Member FAQ page.
