FAQs • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngage

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MCDOT

1. How do I help keep Maricopa County beautiful?: Help keep Maricopa County beautiful by adopting a county road. Return to MCDOT

2. Who do I contact about media information?: Contact MCDOT Communications for Media inquiries at 602-506-3342. Return to MCDOT

3. How do I receive a copy of MCDOT records?: Public records requests can be made online. Please visit our Records Requests page.
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4. How can I report an abandoned vehicle?: Report abandoned vehicles to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office at 602-876-1011. Return to MCDOT

5. Where do I go to get a new drivers license and to register my vehicle?: Obtain an Arizona Driver's License or register your vehicle through the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) Motor Vehicle Division. Return to MCDOT

6. Where can I go to have my vehicles emissions tested?: Check with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for vehicle emissions testing locations. Return to MCDOT

7. Who do I report a mosquito problem to?: Contact Maricopa County's Environmental Services Department has a Response Line at 602-506-6616 or visit the website where you can report mosquito problems online. Return to MCDOT

8. Where can I find road work and project information?: Visit MCDOT's project page or contact MCDOT's Communications Branch at 602-506-3342 for road work or project information. Return to MCDOT

9. Where can I find Right of Way permits?: MCDOT Right of Way permit information and instructions are available on online. Return to MCDOT

1. My plans were reviewed and approved by MCDOT. How long is the approval valid?: MCDOT’s plan approval letters are valid for one year from the approval date. If a permit is not issued within one year, plans must be resubmitted to MCDOT for re-approval. Return to MCDOT

2. I will be working on utilities or other facilities owned by another entity or jurisdiction? Does that entity need to review my plans?: All plans involving work on another entity’s or jurisdiction’s utility or facility must be reviewed and approved by that entity or jurisdiction prior to MCDOT’s review. Written proof of approval must be included in your submittal package to MCDOT. Return to MCDOT

Any water or sewer line project valued at more than $12,500 requires written approval from MCESD prior to review by MCDOT.

Water or sewer line projects on the city of Phoenix’s (COP) facilities require written approval from the COP prior to review by MCDOT.

4. I received my permit, when can I begin work?: Prior to beginning work, you must submit a Start/Completion Construction Notice to MCDOT. This notice and a traffic control plan (TCP) must be provided at least 24 hours prior to start of work. If the requested traffic control plan is complicated or in a high traffic location, more than 24 hours review time may be required. Check with Permits Customer Service if you have questions regarding longer TCP review times. Return to MCDOT

5. My work is completed. Do I need to let MCDOT know?: Yes, you must submit a completed Start / Completion Construction Notice to a MCDOT Inspector upon completion. Return to MCDOT

6. How are permit fees determined?: The permit fee structure is established by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The current fee schedule, available here in step #3, is incorporated in Ordinance P-36.
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7. Why must I pay a permit fee?: Permit fees are intended to offset the cost to MCDOT for inspection to assure that the proposed improvements are built to County Standards and observe safety guidelines. Return to MCDOT

8. My permit expired but I still have work to do. How do I renew my permit?: Applicants requesting an extension of their permit no more than 90 days after expiration will pay a renewal fee equal to 20% of the original permit fee. Renewals requested 90 or more days after expiration are subject to all fees similar to a new application.
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9. I need to cancel my permit. Can I get a refund?: If a permit is cancelled prior to its expiration and no work was performed, you can submit a written request for a permit refund. If approved, MCDOT will refund the permit fee, less the processing fee and 20% of the original permit fee. Return to MCDOT

10. Are performance or surety bonds required for all MCDOT Right of Way permits?: Performance or surety bonds are required for all projects unless the project is being constructed by a public agency with a net worth of more than $1,000,000 as reflected by its most current balance sheet. Return to MCDOT

11. I only need temporary Right of Way access. Do I still need a performance or surety bond?: A $2,500 surety bond is required for temporary access. Return to MCDOT

12. My project is complete. How long will it take for my performance or surety bond to be returned?: It may take up to six weeks after the project has been completed and the permit is closed for the performance or surety bond to be returned. Return to MCDOT

1. I am a new vendor in Maricopa where do I register?: To provide goods or services to Maricopa County, businesses need to register as a vendor. Return to MCDOT

2. I wish to compete for work where can I register?: To compete for contract work with Maricopa County, businesses need to register as a consultant or contractor.
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3. Where can I find projects and contracts open to submit a bid?: All current projects or contracts open for bid and the corresponding bid documents are available to registered consultants and contractors on BidSync. Return to MCDOT

1. Who do I report roadway maintenance requests to?: Report roadway maintenance requests such as damaged signs or traffic signals and pothole repairs to MCDOT's Roadway Maintenance Division online or by calling 602-506-6063. Return to MCDOT

2. How do I report a street light issue?: MCDOT does not repair street lights. Please contact your local power company to report issues with street lights. Return to MCDOT