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Apply for a Well Driller or Pump Installer License

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board licenses well drilling and pump installation professionals to ensure the integrity of well construction and prevent pollution of groundwater in Oklahoma.

Activities that must be licensed include the drilling and plugging of the following types of wells:

  • groundwater and test wells
  • marginal groundwater wells
  • monitoring wells and geotechnical borings
  • geothermal or heat exchange wells utilized for heat pumps
  • deep anode groundbeds for cathodic protection

Additionally, the OWRB licenses professionals to install or repair water well pumps and equipment, including windmills and solar installations.

Last Modified on Oct 06, 2023