Applying for an Emergency Permit
Submitting a Permit Application
Ordering Emergency Permit Cards
When an emergency occurs, correcting the problem takes priority over applying for a permit. Emergency work can proceed without a permit, but must be documented on the emergency permit card.
A utility is required to report an emergency to PennDOT the next business day, and submit an application for the actual permit within fifteen days. Filling out the application is the same as applying for any other permit. The difference is that review time is shorter, and the permit can be issued quickly.
To submit an emergency permit application:
1. Click Create New Application on the Application Portal page. The Create Application page appears.
2. The address information for your Business Partner ID appears in the fields. Edit the contact information, if needed, for this application. Flags indicate required fields.
3. Complete the Applicant Details section of the screen. The permit type must be Utility to apply for an emergency permit card.
4. Click Save & Exit to save the application and assign a number.
5. Click Applicant Team and complete the fields as needed to enter co-applicants or engineering firms.
6. Click Attachments and attach any necessary documents.
7. Click Work Summary and Locations. Enter at least one summary of work and location information. Specify the reason(s) you are applying for an emergency permit.
8. Click Application Identification. Complete the date fields.
9. Complete all fields in the Utility section.
10. For Emergency Repair, select Yes from the dropdown. Complete the E.P.C. No. and Line No. fields.
11. Click Save & Exit to return to the Application Information screen.
12. If all application requirements are complete, the Submit button will appear in the tool bar. Click Submit to submit the application to PennDOT for review. The status will change from Draft to Submitted.