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Well Driller Certification Program

​​​​Drilling in Kentucky

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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).

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

Recertification will not be possible unless the following conditions are met:

  • Active bond on file
  • Current insurance
  • 5 training hours (driller) completed between Jul 1 of the previous year and Jun 30 of the current year
    • 8 training hours (driller assistant) completed between Jul 1 of the previous year and Jun 30 of the current year

If you have not yet submitted paperwork meeting these conditions, be sure to submit recertification files online prior to attempting to use the ePay system. Files may be submitted electronically throughout the year.

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Please contact DOWDrillersProgram@ky.gov for:

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

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Training Resources - List of potential resources for Kentucky Water Well Driller required annual training.

The KYGWA Annual Tradeshow and Workshop is held in March.

  • This is the preferred training source for Kentucky Water Well Driller required annual training.

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​For more information contact:
DOWDrillersProgram@ky.gov

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