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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the 602 form in the editor.
Begin by entering your name and mailing address in the designated fields. Ensure all contact numbers are accurate for any follow-up.
Select the type of groundwater development used, such as a well or developed spring. If applicable, attach the well log for reference.
Indicate the flow rate of water being used. To calculate this, time how long it takes to fill a 5-gallon bucket and apply the formula provided in the instructions.
Complete sections regarding shared developments if applicable, detailing any other users and their water rights.
Specify the purpose of water use, whether for domestic, irrigation, or other uses. Provide details on usage periods as required.
Fill out the point of diversion section with precise legal land descriptions and geocodes as necessary.
Finally, sign and date the affidavit of ownership section to confirm accuracy before submitting your completed form.

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How to file water rights in Montana?

These small wells pump water at less than 35 gallons per minute to a maximum of 10-acre feet per year in total volume. Basically, the landowner drills a well, files an application, and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) will issue a certificate of completion for that well.

Do you need water rights to drill a well in Montana?

- Water Rights: Before drilling a well, its important to determine if you need a water right. In Montana, water rights are required for using surface water or groundwater, and obtaining one involves a detailed application process through the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).

Can you sell water rights in Montana?

A water right is a property right to use (but not own) water in Montana, as affirmed by the Montana Constitution, the Montana Supreme Court, and by State law. Because it is a property right, a water right can be sold, leased, and/or severed from the property where it has historically been put to beneficial use.

Who owns water rights in Montana?

The State of Montana owns the waters within the state on behalf of its citizens.

Is buying water rights a good investment?

Investing In Water Is A Risk This resource is subject to legal and environmental challenges, and local changes can impact access and how you are allowed to use water. Unpredictable climate events such as drought can also reduce water and water access.