Transferring a Water Right


A water right transfer is a change to a water right's point of diversion*, place of use*, period of use*, and/or nature of use* What's This?. To request a water right transfer, use the steps below (applicable to most cases) and submit the application and supporting documentation to IDWR.


*For definition of terms, mouseover underlined text.

What is a Change of Ownership?

New owners of established water rights must notify IDWR of the change in water right ownership.

  • To notify IDWR of an ownership change without applying to change other elements of the right, use the Ownership Change Forms
  • To notify IDWR of an ownership change and apply to change another element of the water right, continue to STEP 1.

Transfer and Instructions

STEP 1 →   STEP 2 →   STEP 3 →   STEP 4

Step 1: Water Right Research


Enter your water right information, click query, and print the generated form. Repeat Step 1 if you propose to change more than one water right.


Help me fill this out!

Click on PART 2A button and then input Basin, Sequence, and Suffix. (Right as Recorded)
Basin #:
 Sequence #:
 Split Suffix:

Don't know your water right number?

Water Right Search

Go to Step 2 →
Questions? Contact us

Maps:

Standard Irrigation Seasons

Use these maps to determine the standard irrigation season for your area:


Standard Field Headgate Requirements

Use these maps to determine the standard field headgate volume (acre-feet per acre) for irrigation water use in your area:

Statutes:

  • 42-222 - Change in Point of Diversion, Place of Use, Period of Use or Nature of Use of Water Under Established Rights