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Mississippi 811 rules

In Mississippi you call Mississippi 811: not less than 3 and not more than 10 working days advance notice. Ticket life: 14 calendar days from processing; renew 3-4 working days before expiration, each renewal 14 days.

Advance notice before digging
Not less than 3 and not more than 10 working days advance notice.
Farthest ahead you can call
10 working days.
How long the ticket or marks last
14 calendar days from processing; renew 3-4 working days before expiration, each renewal 14 days.
Tolerance zone (hand dig inside it)
Not confirmed in the law we read. Ask Mississippi 811.
White lining (premarking)
Yes, pre-mark with white paint, flags or stakes unless area definable by address/lot/description.
The law
Miss. Code Ann. §77-13-1 et seq. (§77-13-5).

Good to know: Recently raised to 3 working days' notice. Tickets last only 14 days.

Call 811 from anywhere in Mississippi to reach Mississippi 811, or file online at ms811.org.

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Where this comes from

Checked September 24, 2026 against the one-call center's published copy of the law, because the legislature's own site couldn't be read directly. Rules change; confirm with the center before a big job.

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