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How do I change my address on the Division of Water Right Records?
Click here to view instructions for changing your address with the Division of Water Rights. more...
How can I sign up to receive email notifications for water rights?
Click here to view the complete instructions for receiving notifications. more...
I want to build a house and need a well. What do I need to do?
You must have a water right to divert and use water in the State of Utah. Water well drillers are licensed and cannot drill a well unless permission to drill has been obtained from the State Engineer. more...
I understand I need to buy a water right. How do I go about it?
Water rights are classified as “real property” in the state of Utah and are bought and sold much like real estate. Many real estate agencies will have listings for water rights much as they do for properties. more...
How do I know if a water right I’m thinking about buying is a “good one”?
Some issues you should be particularly aware of when persuing the purchase of a water right are verification of ownership and water use. more...
Current Issues
Public Meeting - Proposed Determination Foothill Village - Area 57 Bk 13 more...
Public Meeting - Proposed Determination Oakland Place - Area 57 Bk 12 more...
Public Meeting - Unclaimed Rights within City Creek Subdivision, Area 57 Bk 9 more...
Training: Ownership and Conveyance of Water Rights more...
Public Meeting - PD Completion Nibley Park - Area 57 Bk 5 more...
Public Meeting - Proposed Determination Liberty Park - Area 57 Bk 11 more...
Welcome to the Division of Water Rights
The Utah Division of Water Rights (DWRi), led by the State Engineer - Kent L. Jones, P.E., is an agency of Utah State Government within the Department of Natural Resources that administers the appropriation and distribution of the State's valuable water resources.
The mission of the Division of Water Rights is to provide
order and certainty in the beneficial use of Utah's water.
order and certainty in the beneficial use of Utah's water.
Protest of Application - Online
Protests may now be submitted through our website,
including secure online payments.
Click here to go to the Protest of Application form.
Office Hours
The Division of Water Rights office hours are from
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Our office is closed for Federal and State holidays.
We strongly recommend that you make an appointment if you need to come into the office for assistance.
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