Water licence and permit forms

To apply for an activity relating to wells, well driller's licences, notations of interest, using effluent or imported water and general meter testing, please use a statewide form.

Find out whether you need to apply for a water licence or permit.

For questions about the forms phone:

  • water licence enquiries - (08) 8372 7561, option 3
  • water permit enquiries - (08) 8372 7561, option 2

Permits and licences are required for the following water resources area because it is covered by a Water Allocation Plan (WAP). A WAP is a legal document that sets out the rules for managing the take and use of prescribed water resources areas to ensure resource sustainability. Find out more information about what a WAP is and why they are important.

Southern Basins and Musgrave

Form
A1 Transfer water allocation
L3 Transfer of a water licence
L6 New water access entitlement
W1 New water resource works approval
W2 Vary water resource works approval
Note: The Department for Environment and Water no longer provides special meter reads and licence holders are now required to read and submit their own meter readings. The quickest and easiest way to submit a meter read is in mywater. mywater allows you to manage licences, permits, and trade water in one place.  Find out more.