Attention:
Flathead Reservation Registration Forms
Under the CSKT-Montana Compact and the Unitary Administration and Management Ordinance, certain previously unrecorded existing uses of water on the Flathead Indian Reservation can be registered until March 16, 2022. Please visit the Flathead Reservation Registrations Page for forms and complete details.
* DNRC Water Rights will accept Electronic Signatures until
further notice. *
Electronic signatures will be legally binding and must conform to industry standards. There are many electronic signature websites and software programs available. *Simply typing your name on a form is not considered an electronic signature and the form will be returned to you for written signature.
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BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT
Pre-Application Meeting Form (Revised 08-2018)
East Valley Controlled Groundwater Area
South Pine Controlled Groundwater Area
Yellowstone Controlled Groundwater Area
View a map of the Yellowstone Controlled Groundwater Area.
The Yellowstone Controlled Groundwater Area Water Right Permit Process (Updated 03/2019)
For groundwater uses within the Yellowstone Controlled Groundwater Area up to 35 GPM and 10 acre-feet per year.
For uses over 35 GPM or 10 Acre Feet per year, use Form 600 GW and the following addendum.
602 Notice of Completion of Ground Water Development (Revised 12-2016)
For groundwater developments with a maximum use of 35 gallons per minute or less not to exceed 10 acre-feet per year.
Horse Creek Controlled Groundwater Area (for use ONLY in the Controlled Area in Stillwater County)
Request to Reduce a Groundwater Certificate (New 03-2015)
Use this form to reduce the flow rate, volume place of use, period of use, and/or purposes of use on an existing groundwater certificate.
603 Well Log Report Used Only by Drillers to Record Wells Drilled
605 Application for Provisional Permit for Completed Stockwater Pit or Reservoir (Updated 11-2020)
May only be used to apply for a water use permit for a completed stock watering pit or reservoir when the following criteria are met: (1) capacity is less than 15 acre-feet with an annual appropriation of less than 30 acre-feet; (2) located on a non-perennial flowing stream; and (3) constructed on and accessible to a parcel of land 40 acres or larger and owned or under the control of the applicant.
CHANGE OF APPROPRIATION
Pre-Application Meeting Form (Revised 08-2018)
606 Non-Filed Water Project Addendum
606-CD Conservation District Water Reservation Based Change
606B Supplement to Application for Change of Appropriation Water Right
For any change in purpose of use or place of use of 5.5 or more cubic feet per second and 4,000 or more acre-feet.
607 Application for Extension of Time (Updated 03-2019)
Request for additional time to complete a Provisional Permit or Authorization Change.
WATER RIGHT OWNERSHIP UPDATE
Ownership Update FAQs: SB55 was passed by the MT Legislature in 2021 and went into effect on October 1, 2021. The linked document provides a basic explanation of changes enacted by this law and provides additional helpful resources.
608 DNRC Water Right Ownership Update
Use for all changes in ownership of entire water right. Do not use this form if you are a user of a municipal or irrigation district water system.
**Be sure the form says it was revised on 10/2021 in the upper left corner. If it does not, you will need to clear your browsing history.
Use to divide, exempt, or sever a water right:
Form No. 641, Use this form for a water right that has been divided.
Form No. 642, Use this form for a water right that has been exempted (reserved) from a land sale where the seller chose to retain ownership of the water right or for a water right that has been severed from the land without a land sale. Ownership of the water right must be expressly addressed in a deed or other recorded document of conveyance.
609 Water Use Complaint
609INS — Water Right Dispute Options
611 Objection to Application (Updated 08/2019)
Used to object to any Form 600, 606, 626, or 638 application.
613 Fee Schedule for the Appropriation of Water in Montana
Used to determine filing fee for appropriations of water in Montana.
615 Water Conversion Table
Guide for standard water conversions and general water requirements.
617 Notice of Completion of Permitted Water Development (Updated 03-2019)
Filed after completion and beneficial use of a Provisional Permit.
618 Notice of Completion of Change of Appropriation Water Right (Updated 03-2019)
Filed after completion of an Authorization to Change.
625 Correction of Water Right Record (Revised 12-2018)
626 Notice of Renewal
Use this form to renew a Temporary Water Right Change.
630 Controlled Groundwater Area Petition (Revised 01-2017)
For groundwater users to petition the Board of Natural Resources and Conservation for creation of a controlled groundwater area.
631 Petition for Closure of a Highly Appropriated Basin
For existing water right holders to petition the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to limit or reject new water uses within a highly appropriated water basin or subbasin.
633 Aquifer Test Data Form (Microsoft Excel document)
Comprehensive data collection form for reporting aquifer test information.
634 Replacement Well Notice
For municipal wells that do not exceed 450 gpm or for all wells that do not exceed 35 gpm and 10 acre-feet per year.
Non-Filed Water Project Addendum
635 Redundant Well Construction Notice
For redundant wells in a public water supply system as defined by 75-6-102, MCA.
637 Reinstatement Request
To request reinstatement of a terminated Provisional Permit or Change Authorization.
639 Waiver of Statutory Timelines
To allow additional time regarding a water right application.
641 DNRC Ownership Update Divided Interest (Updated 03-2015)
For a water right that will be divided. Your water right will be divided into separate water rights based on the information provided.
642 DNRC Ownership Update Exempt (Reserved) / Severed Water Right (Updated 01-2013)
Use this form for a water right that has been exempted (reserved) from a land sale where the seller chose to retain ownership of the water right or for a water right that has been severed from the land without a land sale. Ownership of the water right must be expressly addressed in a deed or other recorded document.
644 Notice of Replacement Point of Diversion (Revised 12-2016)
For a replacement point of diversion on a surface water source.
Waiver, for water right holders with intervening points of diversion.
645 Permit Registration for Groundwater Use within the National Park Service Compact Area
Use this form for groundwater developments located in the Glacier National Park or Bighole National Battlefield Compact Area for appropriations not to exceed 35 GPM and 10 AF per year.
646 Geothermal Heating/Cooling Notice of Completion
For completed ground water developments not to exceed 350 gpm for non-consumptive geothermal heating and cooling purposes.
647 Notice of Completion of Emergency Fire Protection Development
For completed groundwater developments made by a local governmental fire agency to be used only for emergency fire protection.
649 Discharge (Q) (Revised 03-2022)
651 Petition to Modify a Permit or Change Application (R 12-2016)
Use this form to request a modification of your permit or change authorization. The Petition can be used to modify or remove a condition or reduce the flow rate or volume authorized.
652 Petition to Create Stream Depletion Zone (New 10-3-2013)
For existing water right holders to petition the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to limit flow rate and volume of new wells that are exempt from the permitting process.
Request to Withdraw a Water Right/Exempt Notice (Updated 06-2017)
For Provisional Permits, Ground Water Certificates, or Exempt Notices
Water Measurement Report Forms
WM-02 Flow Meter Report Form
WM-03 Hour Meter Report Form
WM-05 Watt Hour Meter Report Form
WM-06 Staff Gage Report Form
WM-07 Open Channel Report Form
WM-08 Static Level Report Form
WM-09 Mitigation and Marketing for Mitigation Reporting Form or Excel document
