A Well Construction Permit is required prior to installation of a water well within the District. The permits ensure that wells are constructed by qualified contractors and meet rigid safety and durability standards.
Login or apply for a Well Construction Permit Available from 6 a.m. until midnight (8 a.m. until midnight on weekends).
Problems?
Email our help.desk@WaterMatters.org or call weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 1-800-423-1476 (FL only) or (352) 796-7211, ext. 4008.
Local agencies in Manatee, Sarasota, and Marion counties issue well construction permits within their respective county boundaries. If required, a Water Use Permit must first be obtained from the District before these agencies can issue a Well Construction Permit. Contact the Manatee Environmental Management Department, Sarasota County Health Department, or Marion County Health Department for more information.
Water well contractor’s license 
- Application for a Water Well Contractor’s License LEG-R.003.00 (October 2005)
- Application for Renewal of Water Well Contractor's License LEG-R.004.01 (September 2007)
Links
- National Groundwater Association (NGWA) Resource List
- FDEP Water Well Contractor's Clearing House
- Florida Water Well Contractors Continuing Education Program 12 CEUs are required for licensing
Forms
Please note: Data typed into these forms cannot be saved using free PDF-reader software. Please print your completed form if you would like a copy for your records.
- Public Supply Well Site Inspection Form 42.10-002 (September 1999)
- Public Supply Well Information and Classification Form LEG-R.015.00 (August 2008)
- Well Completion Report LEG-R.005.00 (October 2005)
- State of Florida Permit Application to Construct, Repair, Modify, or Abandon a Well 41.10-410 (1) (September 2004)
- Proposed Well Construction Location and Design Form LEG-R.006.00 (February 2007)
- Well Verification for All Non-Domestic Wells Located in the Most Impacted Area of the Southern Water Use Caution Area LEG-R.016.00 (August 2008)
Supplemental information
- Aquifer Characteristics Within the District February 2006
- Well Permitting in Delineated Areas of Known Contamination September 2007
- Consumer Guide for Well Construction February 2008
- Well Contractor Training Manual March 2008
