Welcome to the Wisconsin DNR Water Permits Site!

Select a permit category from the left side menu.
Save permit application drafts for editing. Items not modified within 90 days are automatically deleted.
Receive acknowledgement of receipt when successfully submitted to the DNR.
Track the status of a permit by selecting Submitted Applications from the left side menu.

Large format documents: If you plan to submit an application in hard copy with documents that are larger than 11x17, please also submit a copy of the document in electronic format on digital media, such as a CD.

Photo Credit Debbie Beyer, U.W. Extension

Step 1: Draf Permit Applications
ACTION REQUIRED: Review , edit and/or share draft permit for signature. Instructions for a landowner and agent to share a draft permit*

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Permit Applications Submitted to the DNR

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An agent may:

complete an application for an applicant/landowner
pay fees for an application
route the completed application to an applicant/landowner for payment and signature. Instructions
An agent’s role is complete once they assign the permit to the applicant/landowner.

An applicant may:

complete an application
pay fees for an application
route a partially completed application to an agent for assistance. Instructions
sign a completed application and submit it to the DNR