Apply for a water licence

Application  packages

1. Download an application package and supporting documents.

   • Printed documents are available at the Yukon Water Board office in Whitehorse.

   • Placer mining packages are available at the Dawson Mining Inspection Office in Dawson City. 

2. Complete the application package.

   • If you would like to discuss your application, contact us to schedule an appointment with a Licensing Officer.

   • The Secretariat staff are also available to help in person, by phone or email.

3. Submit the completed package and application fee:

   • in person or by mail to the Yukon Water Board office in Whitehorse; or

   • online by using Waterline, the public registry.

4. Pay a deposit on your first year of water-use fees. You can pay by:

   • credit card, by phoning 867-456-3980;

   • cheque, cash or credit card in person at the Yukon Water Board office in Whitehorse; or

   • cheque mailed to the Yukon Water Board office in Whitehorse.

Once you submit your application, a Licensing Officer will review the uploaded documents. You will receive an introductory message from your assigned Licensing Officer within 5 business days. 

Fees

Application fee
The application fee is $30. 
This applies to:

• a new licence;  

• an amendment;

• an assignment; and

• a cancellation.

Deposit on water-use fee
Your deposit on the first year of water-use fees must be received before your application proceeds to the public comment phase. The deposit amount depends on the undertaking and water use amount as per section 8 (page 6) of the Waters Regulation.