Examination Procedures:

• 2024 Exempt Claims (HB110 & SB355) Guidelines (PDF)
• 2024 Reexamination Manual (PDF)
• 2024 248 Order Standard Operating Procedures (PDF)

No Longer Updated - Retained for Reference Only:

• 2013 Claim Examination Manual (PDF)
• Claim Examination Manual Exhibits Appendix (PDF) 
• Montana Supreme Court Claim Examination Rules (PDF)
• House Bill 110 - Exempt Claim Filing Statute (PDF)
• Water Resources Survey Atlas (PDF)
• House Bill 22 Filing Information

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Forms for Pre-July 1 1973 Water Rights

• Amendment Form
• Amendment Agreement Form
• Ownership Update Form (Form 608)
• Request to Withdraw Statement of Claim
• Withdrawal Agreement
• Verified Motion to Amend

New Appropriation Forms - Appropriations After July 1st 1973