Which application form(s) do I need?
New proposals | Apply online | Form | Notes |
To commence, construct, enlarge, deepen or alter a well | YES | Form 2 (non-artesian) or Form 2a (artesian) will also need to be filled in and returned to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation when the works are completed. Note: Proof of legal access is not required when you are only applying for a 26D licence. Proof of legal access will need to be supplied in the event that you also apply for a 5C licence to take water. | |
To take groundwater | YES | Form 1 and Form 3G applications may be submitted together. | |
To interfere or obstruct the bed and banks of a watercourse or wetland | YES | Form 3P and 3S applications may be submitted together. For more information, view our Supplementary information for permit applications | |
To take surface water | YES | Form 3P and 3S applications may be submitted together. | |
Existing proposals | Form | ||
To amend or renew an existing licence to take groundwater | YES | ||
To amend or renew an existing licence to take surface water | YES | ||
To enter into an agreement to take water under an existing licence for a limited time | YES | Application fee of $200 applies. Form guide More information about agreements | |
To transfer a water entitlement or a water licence | YES | Application fee of $200 applies. Form guide More information about trades and transfers | |
To notate, remove or vary a security interest | Application fee of $70 applies | ||
To notify the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation that a licence holder is not or may not be eligible to hold a licence |
To delay termination of a licence for up to six months For more information see our FAQ trades, transfers and agreements | ||
To provide the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation a statutory declaration | A statutory declaration may be used to provide evidence of proof of authority for an agent to sign an application form instead of the applicant. | ||
To install a water meter on a drawpoint | YES | Form 8 | For more information see How to submit a Form 8 in Water Online |
For further assistance in obtaining the correct application form(s), please call 1800 508 885 or email licence.enquiry@water.wa.gov.au