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Permit Searches

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🔔 Online Permit Search Update

The DEM Office of Water Resources (OWR) is launching a new Permit Application Portal this spring. It includes a new search tool that will be added to the current search tools for the following permit types:

  • Freshwater Wetlands
  • Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS/Septic)
  • Water Quality Certifications (WQC)
  • Construction Stormwater (RIPDES CGP) Permits
  • Underground Injection Control (UIC) 

Documentation for all active applications for FWW, WQC, RIPDES CGPs, and UIC will be available starting May 6, 2025, when the first phase of this system launches. Users will be able to view application status history, access application materials and submittals for new or resubmitted applications, and download final permit documents, such as approved plans and permits. A login is not required to use the new search tool.

Historic permit records will continue to be accessible through the existing permit search tools listed below. DEM plans to combine and enhance the permit and records search experience in a future phase of this project.