OK Water Permitting
PermitsPermit Amendment

Permit Amendment

Amendments & Transfers

Allows modification of an existing water use permit. Common amendments include changing the use type, increasing the allocated volume, relocating a well or diversion point, or modifying the land description. The amendment must reference the existing permit number and provide justification for the requested change.

Processing Time

30-90 days (depends on type)

Fee

$500 - $4,000 (sliding scale)

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Application for an Amendment to a Groundwater Permit or Prior Right

Revised 8/20/2025

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Statutory Authority: Title 82, Oklahoma Statutes -- Waters and Water Rights

Conditions for Approval

1

Valid Existing Permit

The original permit must be in Active status and good standing.

2

Justified Change

The amendment must be supported by a valid operational, legal, or technical justification.

3

Basin Compliance (Volume Increases)

If increasing the allocated volume, the new total must not exceed the basin MAY allocation for the parcel.

Requirements

Documents

Legal

Technical

Fee Schedule

Volume (AF/year)Filing Fee
0 – 0 AF$200
1 – 320 AF$400
321 – 640 AF$750
641 – 1,500 AF$900
Over 1,500 AF$900*

Source: OWRB Application for an Amendment to a Groundwater Permit or Prior Right (Revised 8/20/2025)

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