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GWS-12 Registration of Existing Well

Register an existing residential or commercial well that was put to use prior to May 8, 1972. This form was updated December 6, 2023 and now includes a required statement of historical use (previously included as form GWS-12A). (WP/DBB)

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Notice of Intent to Construct Monitoring Holes or Dewatering Wells (also Test Holes Penetrating Through a Confining Layer)

Provide notice of intent (NOI) to construct monitoring holes or dewatering wells (also test holes that penetrate a confining layer) as described by Rule 6.3 of the Water Well Construction Rules, 2CCR 402-2. For additional information, see the Guide to Notice of Intent, or submit questions using Ask DWR. (WP/DBB). (This form replaces forms GWS-51 and GWS-62.)

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DBB-013 Administrative Reporting Three-Year Modified Banking

Annual reporting for a well operating under 3-year modified banking administration in a designated basin (DBB)

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Application for Fire Suppression Pond

Application for a Board of County Commissioners to register a fire suppression pond (PONDS)

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Livestock Water Tank and Erosion Control Dam: Application (DRS-11)

Apply to construct a livestock water tank or erosion control dam (PONDS)

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Title Companies - Change of Owner Name/Contact Information (valid permit number not available)

For use by title companies for filing a Change of Owner Name / Contact Information form for a well in connection with a real estate transaction only in situations where a valid well permit number for the well cannot be identified. Please refer to the Title Company Guide to Change of Owner Name/Contact Information Online Form for more detailed instructions. For additional assistance, submit questions using Ask DWR-Change of Owner Name. (WP/DBB) (This form was formerly identified as GWS-11.)

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Title Companies - Change of Owner Name/Contact Information

For use by title companies for filing a Change of Owner Name / Contact Information form for a well with a valid well permit in connection with a real estate transaction. The well permit number must be known to file this form. Use the Well Permit Search Tool to identify the correct permit number. See the Permit Search Tool User Guide for help searching for permit numbers. Note - filing a Change of Owner Name form is for contact information purposes ONLY. This action does not convey real property. Please refer to the Title Company Guide to Change of Owner Name/Contact Information Online Form for more detailed instructions. For additional assistance, submit questions using Ask DWR-Change of Owner Name. (WP/DBB) (This form was formerly identified as GWS-11.)

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Livestock Water Tank and Erosion Control Dam: Completion of Construction (DRS-11A )

Provide evidence of construction for a livestock water tank or erosion control dam (PONDS)

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Livestock Water Tank or Erosion Control Dam: Change in owner name/address

Submit a request to update the owner name / address of a livestock water tank or erosion control dam (PONDS)

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Division 6: Approval of Measurement Method

Use this form to apply for the approval of a Measurement Method (pre-existing, newly installed, reinstalled, changed or Alternative Measurement Method) to be in compliance with the Division 6 Measurement Rules in accordance with Rule 7 (DIV6).

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Well Abandonment Report

Use this form to report the abandonment of a well, test hole penetrating a confining layer between two distinct aquifers, monitoring and observation hole or well; geoexchange system or dewatering system that has been removed or plugged, sealed, and abandoned; or gravel pit that has been backfilled or lined. (Formerly GWS-09) Review the Well Construction Rules for more information concerning well abandonment requirements. For additional guidance on filing the eForm, please refer to the Guide to Filing the Well Abandonment Report eForm.

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Change of Owner Name/Contact Information (for use by the well owner or the well owner’s attorney/authorized agent)

Use this form to update or change the well owner's (or other associated individuals) contact information for a given permit. Do not use this form if you are a title company representative filing on behalf of the well owner. Instead, use the Title Company - Change of Owner Name/Contact Information eForm.

If the eForm is filed by someone other than the new well owner (or their attorney), a letter of authorization must be uploaded with the eForm submittal. The well permit number must be known to file this form. Use the Well Permit Search Tool to identify the correct permit number. See the Permit Search Tool User Guide for help searching for permit numbers. Note - filing a Change of Owner Name/Contact Information form is for contact information purposes ONLY. This action does not convey real property. Please refer to the Guide to Change of Owner Name/Contact Information on Well Permits for more detailed instructions. For additional assistance, submit questions using Ask DWR-Change of Owner Name.

(WP/DBB) (This form was formerly identified as GWS-11.)

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Rule 6.5 Dam Engineer AffidavitAn Engineer's Qualification Statement and Affidavit that they meet the requirements of 2-CCR 402-1 §4.10TBA
DBB-004 Administrative Reporting - Meter ReadingsAnnual Meter Reading Reporting for certain wells in designated groundwater basins (DBB)TBA
DBB-024 Application for a Change of Well LocationApplly to change the permitted location of a well permit issued by the Ground Water Commission (DBB)TBA
GWS-67 Application to Change a Determination of Water RightApply for a change to a Determination of Water Right in a designated basin (DBB)TBA
GWS-53 Application for a Determination of Water RightApply for a determination of a right to groundwater in the Denver Basin aquifers within a designated basin (DBB)TBA
GWS-69 Application for a Replacement PlanApply for a replacement plan in a designated basin (DBB)TBA
GWS-27 Gravel Pit Well Permit ApplicationApply for a well permit to expose groundwater in a sand and gravel mine (WP/DBB)TBA
DBB-010 Application for an Alternate Point of Diversion or Supplemental WellApply for an alternate point of diversion well or supplemental well within a Designated Groundwater Basin (DBB)TBA
DBB-023 Application for an Aquifer Storage and Recovery PlanApply for an Aquifer Storage And Recovery Plan within a Designated Ground Water Basin (DBB)TBA
DBB-025 Application for an Increase in Permitted Irrigated AcreageApply for an increase in permitted irrigated acres of a well permit issued by the Ground Water Commission (DBB)TBA
GX-02 Application for Certification for Closed-Loop Geothermal Well ConstructionApply for closed-loop geothermal well construction certificationTBA
GWS-26 Contractor License ApplicationApply for Well Construction and/or Pump Installation Contractor LicenseTBA
Application for Review of Plans and Specifications for the Alteration, Modification, or Repair of a Dam and ReservoirApply to alter, modify or repair a dam and reservoirTBA
GWS-42 Application For Well Location AmendmentApply to amend the location of a well permit (WP/DBB)TBA
DBB-007 Application for Change of Description of Irrigated AcresApply to change the description of irrigated acres of a well permit issued by the Ground Water Commission (DBB)TBA
DBB-012B Applicatoin for a Change in Permitted Location to Original Historical SiteApply to change the permitted location of a well within a designated basin to its original historical site (DBB)TBA
DBB-005 Application Change of Type of use and/or Change in Place of UseApply to change type and/or place of use of a well permit issued by the Ground Water Commission (DBB)TBA
GWS-78 Rooftop Precipitation Collection SystemApply to collect rooftop precipitation (WP/DBB)TBA
DBB-006 Application to Commingle WellsApply to commingle wells opering under well permits issued by the Ground Water Commission (DBB)TBA
Application for Review of Plans and Specifications for the Construction or Enlargement of a Dam and ReservoirApply to construct or enlarge a dam and reservoirTBA
GWS-46 Monitoring Observation Water Well Permit ApplicationApply to construct or use existing monitoring well (WP/DBB)TBA
GWS-45 General Purpose Water Well Permit ApplicationApply to construct, replace, change use and other common actions for a non-residential well (crop irrigation, municipal, etc.) or dewatering system (WP/DBB)TBA
GWS-44 Residential Water Well Permit ApplicationApply to construct, replace, change use and other common actions for a residential or livestock watering well (WP/DBB)TBA
Application for Removal or Breach of DamApply to remove or breach a damTBA
GWS-28 Bond for Well Construction Contractor And/Or Pump Installation Contractor And Special LicensesBond for Licensed ContractorsTBA
Arkansas: Form 13 - Ground Water Use InformationComplete a Ground Water Use Information Form for an individual meter when required (ARB)TBA
Rio Grande: Form 4.0 Ground Water User InformationComplete a Ground Water User Information Form, as the well owner/user within 30 days of a TFM installation (RGRB)TBA
Arkansas: Form 7.1 - Notice of ReactivationComplete a Notice of Reactivation to notify the Division Office of the reason for reactivation (ARB)TBA
Republican: Form 7.1 Notice of ReactivationComplete a Notice of Reactivation to notify the Division Office of the reason for reactivation (RRB)TBA
South Platte: Form 7.2 Notice of ReactivationComplete a Notice of Reactivation to notify the Division Office of the reason for reactivation (SPRB)TBA
Arkansas: Form 11 - Request for variance from amended rules governing the measurement of tributary ground water diversions located in the Arkansas RiverComplete a Request for Variance with applicable calculations and supporting documentation (ARB)TBA
Republican: Form 11A Variance Request for Alternative Method of Measurement (Power Conversion Coefficient)Complete a Variance Request for an alternative method of measurement when allowed (RRB)TBA
Rio Grande: Form 11 Variance RequestComplete a Variance Request to request a variance (RGRB)TBA
Republican: Form 11 Standard Variance Request Complete a Variance Request to request a variance (RRB)TBA
South Platte: Form 11 Variance RequestComplete a Variance Request to request a variance (SPRB)TBA
GWS-56 Notice of Commencement of Extraction of Recharged Ground WaterComplete as required pursuant to the Artificial Recharge Extraction Rules (WP)TBA
GWS-57 Commercial Drinking And Sanitary Well WorksheetComplete for wells used for commercial drinking and sanitary purposes (WP)TBA
South Platte: Form 11A Non-Use Variance RequestComplete for wells within a decreed augmentation plan that have not been used or have not be operationally disabled (SPRB)TBA
GWS-68A Statement of Pump InstallationComplete in certain situations for late filing evidence of pump installation if report is unavailable from pump installer (WP)TBA
Well Meter Tester Certification RegistrationComplete the registration to apply to become a certified well tester and take written/field exams 
GWS-31 Well Construction And Yield Estimate ReportComplete to report construction of a well and yield estimateTBA
GWS-68 Post-Construction Well Inspection ReportComplete to report inspection of a well constructed after May 8, 1972 for which a well construction report has not been submittedTBA
GWS-32 Pump Installation And Production Equipment Test ReportComplete to report pump installation on a wellTBA
GWS-39 Well Yield Test ReportComplete to report well yield testing on a wellTBA
Engineer's Inspection ReportConducted by a Dam Safety Engineer, the Engineer's Inspection Report (EIR) provides an evaluation of the condition of a dam and establishes the safe storage level in the reservoirTBA
GWS-13a Field Inspection ReportFiile with an application when a field inspection is completed by Division of Water Resources personnel (WP/DBB)TBA
List of Employees by LicenseeIdentify employees directly employed by the licensee who perform well construction, pump installation, and/or cistern installation under the license.  
SEO Advance Notification FormIf listed on the permit as a condition of approval, pursuant to Rule 6.2.2.1, a well construction or pump installation contractor must provide advance notification (by 11:59 pm the day before) to the State Engineer prior to constructing a well or installing a pump or cistern. 
Well Tester Field Exam ApplicationIf you are currently a certified well tester, complete this application to take the annual field exam. 
GWS-05 Well Permit Information, Permits Approved Pursuant to CRS 37-90-105 - Small CapacityInformation concerning well permit approval under this statute (DBB)TBA
GWS-41 Well Permit Information, Permits Approved Pursuant to CRS 37-90-107Information concerning well permit approval under this statute (DBB)TBA
GWS-47 Well Permit Information, Permits Approved Pursuant To CRS 37-90-107(7) (Denver Basin Aquifer Wells Located In Designated Basins)Information concerning well permit approval under this statute (DBB)TBA
GWS-55 Well Permit Information, Permits Approved Pursuant to CRS 37-90-111(1)(c) - Large CapacityInformation concerning well permit approval under this statute (DBB)TBA
GWS-02 Well Permit Information, Permits Approved Pursuant to CRS 37-90-137(2) - Non-ExemptInformation concerning well permit approval under this statute (WP)TBA
GWS-07 Information for Well Permits Approved Pursuant to CRS 37-92-602 (Household, Domestic, Livestock And Exempt Commercial Uses)Information concerning well permit approval under this statute (WP)TBA
GWS-23 Information for Non-Exempt CRS 37-90-137(4) PermitsInformation concerning well permit approval under this statute (WP)TBA
GWS-76 Water Supply Information SummaryInformation needed by DWR to evaluate if the water supply for a proposed subdivision or other land use action is sufficient in terms of quantity, quality, and dependabilityTBA
All Basins: Form 3.1 / 3.2 Instructions for Well Measurement VerificationInstruction for reporting measurement verification (TFM or PCC) as required. (RRB,SPRB,ARB,RGRB)TBA
GWS-45B Instructions for Nontributary Produced Water Well Permit ApplicationInstructions for completing GWS-45 to apply for a Nontributary Produced Water Well Permit for COGCC oil & gas well (WP/DBB)TBA
GWS-45A Permit Applications for Recovery WellsInstructions regarding the application process for recovery wells (WP)TBA
GWS-46B Instructions for Submitting Monitoring Observation Well Permit Applications in BatchesInstructions to submit batches of applications for monitoring/observation well permits (WP/DBB)TBA
Unconditional Letter of CreditLetter of Credit for Licensed ContractorsTBA
GWS-45C Instructions for Applying For Type A Or B Geothermal Well Title Steps For Applying For Type A or B Geothermal WellProcess and instructions related to applying for Type A or Type B Geothermal Well Permit (WP/DBB)TBA
Notice of Intent to Construct a Non-Jurisdictional Water Impoundment StructureProvide a notice of intent to construct a Non-jurisdictional water impoundment structureTBA
South Platte: Dry up Certification Provide a verified statement to the Division 1, Division Engineer certifying dry up (SPRB)TBA
GX-01 Geoexchange Loop Field Construction and Test ReportProvide construction and test information for Geoexchange Loop FieldTBA
GWS-77 Water District Non-Opposition Consent FormProvide evidence that a municipal water supply service area releases the specified groundwater applicant from all ordinances or covenants as sole source water provider, so the State Engineer may evaluate the request for a well permit (WP/DBB)TBA
Request for Jurisdictional Exempt Determination for a Water Impoundment StructureProvide information to allow for a determination about whether a proposed structure will be Jurisdictional and thus subject to the requirements of 2-CCR 402-1 or Exempt from the requirements of 2-CCR 402-1TBA
GWS-19 Notice of Commencement of Beneficial UseProvide notice of first beneficial use of well when required by statute (DBB)TBA
Specifications and Spillway Sizing Guidelines for Non-Jurisdictional Water Impoundment StructuresProvides construction specifications and spillway sizing guidelines for Non-Jurisdictional DamsTBA
GWS-30A Rig Registration Well Construction And/Or Pump InstallationRegister each rig for well drilling and/or pump installationTBA
All Basins: Form 3.1 / 3.2 Well Measurement VerificationReport measurement verification (TFM or PCC) as required. (RRB,SPRB,ARB,RGRB)TBA
Request for a Program or Course AccreditationRequest a course accreditation for continuing educationTBA
GWS-64 General Request for Extension of Well Permit Expiration DateRequest an extension of a well permit expiration date (WP/DBB)TBA
DBB-027 Water Right and Well Owner's Statement and Request to Cancel a Portion of the Permitted Irrigated Acres of a Water RightRequest to cancel a portion of a water right in the Republican River Water Conservation District - due to enrollment in a conservation program (DBB)TBA
DBB-016 Request to Cancel a Portion of the Permitted Irrigated Acres of a Water RightRequest to cancel a portion of the permitted irrigated acres of a water right in a designated basin (DBB)TBA
DBB-021R Well Owner's Statement and Request to Cancel a Well Permit (CREP Funding)Request to cancel a well permit and abandon a water right in a designated basin - due to enrolling in a CREP funding program - allowing revegetation (DBB)TBA
DBB-022 Well Owner's Statement and Request to Cancel a Well Permit (AWEP)Request to cancel a well permit and abandon a water right in a designated basin - due to enrolling in an AWEP funding program (DBB)TBA
DBB-021 Well Owner's Statement and Request to Cancel a Well Permit (CREP Funding)Request to cancel a well permit and abandon a water right in a designated basin - due to enrolling in an CREP funding program (DBB)TBA
DBB-020 Well Owner's Statement and Request to Cancel a Well Permit (EQIP Funding)Request to cancel a well permit and abandon a water right in a designated basin - due to enrolling in an EQIP funding program (DBB)TBA
DBB-018 Well Owner's Statement and Request to Cancel a Well PermitRequest to cancel a well permit and abandon a water right in a designated basin (DBB)TBA
DBB-015 Request to Exclude a Year in Computing Historical UseRequest to exclude a year in computing historical use under a future change of water right application in a designated basin (DBB)TBA
DBB-026 Water Right and Well Owner's Statement and Request to Permanently Inactivate a Well in the South Fork Focus ZoneRequest to permanently inactivate a well in the Republican River Water Conservation District South Fork Focus Zone - due to enrolling in a conservation program (DBB)TBA
Division 6: User Supplied Diversion Records Data Sheet Example Review this data sheet example to learn how to provide diversion record data to the Division 6, Division Office (DIV6)TBA
Division 6: User Supplied Diversion Records Forms Guide Review this forms guide to learn how to submit user supplied diversion records to the Division 6, Division Office (DIV6)TBA
GWS-65 Petition for Reinstatement of a Well Permit Pursuant to CRS 37-90-137(3)(c)Submit a request to reinstate a well permit in certain situations (WP)TBA
GWS-38 600 Foot Well Spacing StatementSubmit to waive your right to participate in a hearing to object to issuance of a permit for a well located within 600 feet of your well (WP)TBA
GWS-38a 600 Foot Well Spacing Statement (Multiple Wells)Submit to waive your right to participate in a hearing to object to issuance of multiple well permits for wells located within 600 feet of your well (WP)TBA
GWS-03A Nontributary Ground Water Consent ClaimSubmit with certain applications when the applicant is not the owner of overlying land (WP/DBB)TBA
GWS-10 Statement of Beneficial UseTo claim beneficial use of water under a conditional well permit issued by the Ground Water Commission (DBB)TBA
GWS-01 Nontributary Ground Water Landownership StatementTo claim ownership of underlying nontributary groundwater when the applicant is the owner of the overlying land (WP/DBB)TBA
GWS-58 Supplemental Information For Small Capacity Commercial Well Permit ApplicationsTo provide information on the business to be served by a small capacity commercial use well in designated basins (DBB)TBA
GWS-61 Commercial Small Capacity Well Water Use Breakdown WorksheetTo provide information on the water needs of a small capacity commercial use well in designated basins (DBB)TBA
GWS-43 Verification of Notice of ApplicationTo verify that notice of an application for nontributry groundwater has been given to parties with an interest in the overlying land (WP/DBB)TBA
Division 6: User Supplied Diversion Records Data Sheet Use this data sheet to provide diversion record data to the Division 6, Division Office (DIV6)TBA
Division 6: Notice of Structure InactivationUse this form to declare a structure as Inactive in order to be exempted from the Division 6 Measurement Rules in accordance with Rules 3.1.6 and 9 (DIV6)TBA
All Basins: Notice of InactivationUse this form to file your request to inactivate your well or specified meters (RRB,SPRB,ARB,RGRB)NoticeOfInactivation
GWS-79 Statement of Ownership of an Amount of a Groundwater RightUse this form to provide a statement of ownership to be submitted with well permit applications to withdraw an amount of groundwater quantified, in certain situations (WP/DBB)TBA
Division 6: Measurement Rule Extension RequestUse this form to show good cause to make an Extension Request to the Division Engineer to extend the compliance deadline in Rule 17.1 for your structure (DIV6).TBA
Division 6: Measurement Rule Variance RequestUse this form when the strict application of any provision of the Division 6 Measurement Rules presents practical difficulties or causes undue hardship and make a formal request for a Variance to the Division Engineer to be in compliance with the Division 6 Measurement Rules in accordance with Rule 11 (DIV6)TBA
Division 6: Reservoir Record Sheet Use this reservoir record sheet to provide reservoir information to the Division 6, Division Office (DIV6)TBA
Arkansas: General Permit Notification Form - Arkansas Irrigation Improvement RulesUse to provide notice described in Irrigation Improvement Rules, in Rule 11 prior to making an improvement to a surface water irrigation system (ARB)TBA
GWS-70 Refund Request FormUse to request a refund of fees submitted in certain situations in errorTBA
GWS-72 Geoexchange System Loop Fields Permit ApplicationUsed by a certified installer to apply to install a geoexchange system loop fields well permitTBA
Verification of Employment & ExperienceVerification of Employment & Experience for Licensed ContractorsTBA
DBB-011 Waiver of Claim to InjuryWaiver of claim of injury to an existing well resulting from approval of another application in a designated basin (DBB)TBA
GWS-80 Well Permit Applicant 600 Foot Spacing Verification AffidavitWell permit applicant affidavit to be completed when applying for a non-exempt well permit that is subject to a 600 foot spacing evaluation (WP)TBA
DBB-014 Three-Year Modified Banking WorksheetWorksheet used when applying to covert 3-year rolling average to 3-year modified banking administration in designated dasins (DBB)TBA