Get Certified
Authorization Required Prior to Working on City Water or Sewer Lines
To get certified:
Contractors must submit an application at 111 N. front Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
Upon review of the application, we will mail a response which will include a date for an interview with the Review Board. The Board meets monthly every third Thursday from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Be sure to submit the application at least 15 days prior to the monthly Review Board meetings to get in as quickly as possible. A certified letter indicating the results of the review will be mailed within 5 days of the interview.
Pre-approval Application
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.