Get Certified to Work on City Utilities

Authorization Required Prior to Working on City Water or Sewer Lines

To get certified: Contractors must submit an application(PDF, 203KB) in person at 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, or via email to utilitypermits@columbus.gov.

Upon review of the application, we will email a response which will include a date and location for an in-person written test. The test is held on the third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Be sure to submit the application at least 15 days prior to the monthly test date to get in as quickly as possible. A letter indicating the results of the test will be mailed within 10 business days of the testing date.

Water/Sewer Pre-approval Application(PDF, 203KB)

Search online to find an approved contractor - this Citizen Portal requires you to create an account.

Note: DPU does not endorse or recommend any contractor. Contractor licenses must be renewed annually.

Authorization Required Prior to Working on City Power 

To get certified: Contractors shall complete Contractor Awareness Training(PDF, 2MB) and sign the Power Contractor Training Verification Form(PDF, 120KB) as understanding and accepting the guidelines set forth, then send the signed form directly to DPUSafety@columbus.gov. 

The Division of Power database will reflect only those names on the roster, and an email will be sent showing those employees as certified to work on City Power projects.

Note: DPU does not endorse or recommend any contractor.