Whatcom County Public Works is working with a consultant to develop instructions to aid water users in collecting information for the adjudication court claim form. They will continue to be added here when completed.
Court Process
Click the link above for instructions on setting up an account in order to e-file with Whatcom County Superior Court. You cannot file an adjudication court claim at this time, but you can set up an e-filing account.
Water Rights
Click the link above for definitions of common water right and adjudication terminology.
Click the link above for annotated examples of different types of water right documents, including claims, permits, and certificates.
Residential Wells
Click the link above for an annotated example of a well report (well log).
Click the link above for Washington Department of Ecology's handout on permit-exempt wells.
