How do I submit the Water Well Permit Application?

Complete it in duplicate, file the original with the City Clerk, and keep the copy. The document states a $75 permit fee.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the property location, a scale drawing showing the proposed well location, intended water use, and the applicant’s signature and date.

What must the applicant provide after the well is completed?

Before putting the well into operation, the applicant agrees to provide its depth, diameter, type, pump size, and yield in gallons per minute.

Columbus, MT · Stillwater County

No notary required

Application for a Water Well Permit

Property owners use this application to request a City of Columbus permit to drill a water well and provide details about the proposed well.

What this form is

This application requests a City of Columbus permit to drill a water well under Ordinance 192. It asks for the property location, a scale drawing showing the well location, the intended water use, and the applicant’s signature and date. The applicant agrees to the ordinance conditions, including inspection before the well is placed in operation, and must provide well and pump details upon completion.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking a permit to drill a water well within the City of Columbus uses this application.

How to submit it

Complete the application in duplicate, file the original with the City Clerk, and retain the copy. The document states a $75 permit fee.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Water Well Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the property location and intended water use, attach a scale drawing of the proposed well location, and sign and date the application.
3
Make a Copy
Complete the application in duplicate, as directed on the form.
4
File the Original
File the original with the City Clerk and retain the copy. The document states a $75 permit fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Water Well Permit Application?: No. This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
How do I submit the Water Well Permit Application?: Complete it in duplicate, file the original with the City Clerk, and keep the copy. The document states a $75 permit fee.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the property location, a scale drawing showing the proposed well location, intended water use, and the applicant’s signature and date.
What must the applicant provide after the well is completed?: Before putting the well into operation, the applicant agrees to provide its depth, diameter, type, pump size, and yield in gallons per minute.

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This Application for a Water Well Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Columbus form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.