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How to Copy Tickets in the Portal

How to copy an existing ticket, create a new request from a previous ticket, and update copied ticket information before submitting.

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Written by Tiffany Harmon

Use the Copy Ticket feature to create a new ticket from an existing locate request.

Copying a ticket can save time when:

  • Working at multiple nearby locations where the work details remain the same

  • Creating a new ticket after the original has expired, but the job information has not changed

❗ Important:

Always review and update the copied ticket before submitting. The copied ticket becomes a new locate request and must accurately reflect the current work location.


Copy the Original Ticket

  1. Search for and open the ticket you want to copy.

  2. From the Create menu, select Copy.


Review and Update the Ticket

The copied ticket includes:

  • Work location details

  • Contact information

  • Map drawings

Review all copied information and update anything that has changed, including:

  • Location details

  • Driving directions

  • Locate instructions

  • Map drawings

❗ Important:

Do not leave the original county selected when submitting the copied ticket.


Adjust the Work Area

If the work location has changed, update the map drawings to match the new work area.

Before submitting:

  • Verify the map markings match the current work location

  • Confirm the entire work area is accurately covered

  • Review any distances or coverage and update them as needed

💡 Pro Tip: Give it a fresh look!

Make sure your map, directions, and instructions all match the new work location before submitting.


Submit the Ticket

Once all information has been reviewed:

  1. Verify the ticket details are correct.

  2. Confirm the mapped work area matches the work location.

  3. Select Submit.

The copied ticket will be processed as a new locate request.


Need Help?

If you have any questions, contact Texas811 support at:

📞 888-776-6077

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