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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Well Driller Certification Program certifies water well and monitoring well drillers in accordance with 401 KAR 6:320.  Additionally, technical assistance is offered regarding compliance with state well construction regulations (401 KAR 6:310) and maintenance of water wells and monitoring wells (401 KAR 6:350).

Online recertification is available annually from June 1 through August 31.

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Please contact DOWDrillersProgram@ky.gov for:
DOW6060 Application for Certification [350 KB] - Use this form to apply for certification as a water well driller, water well driller assistant, monitoring well driller, or monitoring well driller assistant.
DOW6070 Application for Certification Renewal [459 KB] - Use this form to apply for certification renewal as a water well driller, water well driller assistant, monitoring well driller, or monitoring well driller assistant.
DOW6080 Affidavit of Supervision [227 KB] - Use this form to provide proof of supervision of water well or monitoring well driller assistants.
Performance/Surety Bond Example and Instructions [208 KB] - Guide, with example, to assist a certified driller in completing the Water Well Drillers Performance Bond.
Certificate of Insurance Example [642 KB] - Example of a Certificate of Liability Insurance.
Instructions for Affidavit of Supervision [492 KB]

​Certification forms and documentation should be submitted using the Well Drillers Certification Program Document Submittal​ page (this includes bond documentation, certificate of insurance, and training documentation)


Program Coordinator  (502) 782-4206
Water Well and Monitoring Well Driller: Certification, Exams, Training, Insurance, Surety Bonds and technical assistance with well construction standards and practices, record submittals, and groundwater issues.

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