The St. Louis County Recorder's Office is transitioning to a new Land Records Management System. Read this document for details on timing and potential impacts.

Please note the location of the March 17, 2026 County Board Workshop has changed to the Lake Superior Room in the Duluth Government Services Center. This location change will not be reflected in Wednesday's edition of the Duluth News Tribune, but will be corrected in Saturday's edition. 

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Homeowner Install

 
Contractor Information
Septic permit applications are required for a variety of purposes. Licensed septic designers and installers typically complete the application forms and submit to the county for review.
 
 
Application Information
 
 

Mound, At-Grade, In-Ground, Graywater

Holding Tank

Privy

 

Form 3000: Residential Construction Application (Updated: 1/30/26)

Form 3001: Commercial Construction Application (Updated: 1/30/26)

SSTS Privy Design forms package (Updated: 1/6/26)

Form 3020: Privy Worksheet (Updated: 6/21/23)

Form 3021: Privy Information (Updated: 6/21/23)

If necessary

Form 3004: Soil Observation Log (Excel) (Updated: 1/30/26)

Type IV

Type V

Installer Documents

Point of Sale Documents

OP Renewal

Form 3040: SSTS Operating Permit Renewal (Updated: 1/7/26)

Renewal Operating Permit - Application Guide

If necessary

Form 3041: Operating Permit 5-1 (Updated: 1/3/24)

Form 3042: Operating Permit Owner Transfer (Updated: 1/3/24)

Product O&M Worksheets (manufacturer supplied)

O&M Manual Worksheets

Variance

State Forms

Management Plans

Below Grade Systems (Trenches and Beds)

Above Grade Systems (Mounds and At-Grades)

Holding Tank System 

 

Homeowner Information

Homeowner Installation

See All Septic FAQs

 

Contact

Onsite Wastewater

Virginia Office

Phone: 218-471-7103
Email

Duluth Office
Phone: 218-471-7103

All contacts

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