Informational reference only. Not legal advice. Verify with the governing authority before you build.
Reference

Permits

Who issues the permit depends on who owns the road and what you are doing. The authority is almost always tied to road ownership, not to the type of work alone.

Who issues the permit

Where the work isWho issues the permit
State road or highwayThe state DOT district / permits office
County roadCounty public works or engineering
City streetCity public works or transportation
Private property (parking lot striping / build)Local building department

Permit authority and exact requirements vary by jurisdiction. The state profiles list the specific authorities where we have verified them.

Permit authorities by state

Each state profile lists the permit authorities for lane closures, local road work and parking work in that state, alongside the rest of the state's compliance rules.