Water Well Drilling Permitting
Arizona requires every well to be registered with the Arizona Department of Water Resources, known as the Well Registration Number (or Well Identification Number). Drilling a new well or modifying an existing well require permits that are issued to the driller and expire a year after it is issued. Once the well is drilled (or modified), the driller must file a Well Driller’s Report with Arizona Department of Water Resources. If a well is not drilled in this timeframe, the permit expires and a new permit is required before drilling can commence.
Current Permit Costs
Arizona Department of Water Resources:
- Domestic Wells – $100.00
- Domestic Wells within Hualapai INA – $150.00
- Commercial Wells – $150.00
- Abandon Wells – $150.00
Mohave County Developmental Services:
- Domestic Wells under 5 Acres – $160.00
- Domestic Wells over 5 Acres – No Charge
- Commercial Wells – No Charge
Yavapai County Health Department:
- Domestic Wells under 5 Acres – $850.00
- Domestic Wells over 5 Acres – No Charge
- Commercial Wells – No Charge
