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==Procedure==
'''Apply In Person'''
#Application for a Surface Water Permit shall be made to the nearest Regional Department of Water and Sanitation office, where the water source is located. [http://www.water.gov.bw/ Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Office Location & Contact Details]
#Applicants will be required to complete the following application forms, obtainable at the regional department of Water and Sanitation offices, or directly download them using these links:
#*[http://10.0.9.9/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20REGISTRATION%20OF%20EXIXTING%20RIGHT.pdf Application For Registration Of Exiting Right]
#*[http://10.0.9.9/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20GRANT%20OF%20WATER%20RIGHT.pdf Application For Grant Of Water Right]
#*[http://10.0.9.9/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20CREATION%20OF%20SERVITUDE%20FORM.pdf Application For Creation Of Servitude Form]
#*[http://10.0.9.9/sites/default/files/2020-03/NOTIFICATION%20OF%20ACQUISITION%20OF%20RIGHT%20BY%20AGREEMENT%20FORM.pdf Notification Of Acquisition Of Right By Agreement Form]
#Upon collecting/downloading the application forms fill them out accurately, attach all the relevant supporting documentation as listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page and submit them to the Regional Department of Water and Sanitation office for processing.
#The application shall also be accompanied by proof of payment of P60.00 as a cost recovery measure as per Presidential Directive Cab 2/2004.
#Upon submission, the application is checked for completeness and correctness by the receiving officer, if everything is in order the applicant is issued with an acknowledgment slip that proves submission of the application file and for inquiry referencing if the need arises.
#The Authority may request additional information relevant to the application. In such a case, the information must be submitted within a specific period from the date of notification. Where the applicant fails to submit the required information, the Authority shall reject the application.
#After a successful documentation evaluation phase, a notice of the decision (Approval, Deferral, or Rejection) for the application will be communicated to the client in writing or by phone or email within 90 days of receiving the complete application and additional information requested.
#Where the Authority is not satisfied that an applicant meets the requirements, it shall reject the application and notify the applicant in writing, stating the reasons for the rejection.
#If approved, the Authority shall draw up the surface water permit to be issued to the client, upon presenting their identity document, approval letter, and acknowledgment receipt to be validated by an officer.
 
==Required Documents==
*Duly completed and signed:
**[http://10.0.9.9/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20REGISTRATION%20OF%20EXIXTING%20RIGHT.pdf Application For Registration Of Exiting Right]
**[http://10.0.9.9/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20GRANT%20OF%20WATER%20RIGHT.pdf Application For Grant Of Water Right]
**[http://10.0.9.9/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20CREATION%20OF%20SERVITUDE%20FORM.pdf Application For Creation Of Servitude Form]
**[http://10.0.9.9/sites/default/files/2020-03/NOTIFICATION%20OF%20ACQUISITION%20OF%20RIGHT%20BY%20AGREEMENT%20FORM.pdf Notification Of Acquisition Of Right By Agreement Form]
*Certified copy of valid national identity card (Omang) for citizens
*Certified copy of passports for non-citizens
*Customary Land Grant Certificate or Title Deed
*Letter of authority from the Director of Lands confirming that the applicant has surface rights where the borehole is located.
*Attach approved application for and grant of field/project water point in case of private boreholes (a permission to drill).
*Attach borehole completion certificate (to check and verify ownership)
*Attach a sketch map including point of abstraction (coordinates) for river draw-offs
*Any additional supporting documentation as may be requested by the Authority.
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Department of Water and Sanitation (Headquarters)''' 
(Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources) 
Plot 2509, Block B Ground Floor, Office G04 
Old Lobatse Road 
Private Bag 0029 
Gaborone 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 360 7100 
Fax. (+267) 390 3508 
 
'''Mahalapye Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' 
Xhosa 2 ward 
P.O Box 30 
Mahalapye 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 4710251 
Fax. (+267) 4711729 
 
'''Jwaneng Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' 
RAC Office Block, Plot 385, Marakanelo street, unit 2 
Private Bag 002, 
Jwaneng 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 5880396 
Fax. (+267) 5881225 
 
'''Serowe Water and Sanitation Services Regional Office''' 
Dinokwane ward 
Private Bag 005 
Serowe 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 4633403 
Fax. (+267) 4600273 
 
'''Francistown Water Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' 
Plot 252/2567, Od BGI Building 
Private Bag F181 
Francistown 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 2413117 
Fax. (+267) 2413449 
 
'''Gumare Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' 
Bothatogo ward 
P.O Box 131 
Gumare 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 6874029 
Fax. (+267) 6874976 
 
'''Maun Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' 
Along Sir Seretse Khama Rd 
Private Bag 002 
Maun 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 6860452 
Fax. (+267) 6860372 
 
'''Kasane Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' 
Plot 90026, President Avenue Street, Newtown 
P.O.Box 26 
Kasane 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 6250323 
Fax. (+267) 6250377 
 
'''Ghanzi Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' 
Plot 1301, Bosele ward 
Private Bag 0025 
Ghanzi 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 6596226 
Fax. (+267) 6597583 
 
'''Tsabong Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' 
Ikageng Ward 
Private Bag 0029 
Tsabong 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 6540216 
Fax. (+267) 6540636 
[http://www.water.gov.bw/ Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Office Location & Contact Details]
 

==Eligibility==
*All citizens, residents, and businesses are eligible to apply for this service.
 
 
==Fees==
*The processing of the application costs BWP60.00
 
 
==Validity==
*The surface water permit is valid for infinite unless cancelled, suspended, or revoked by the Authority.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
*[http://10.0.9.9/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20REGISTRATION%20OF%20EXIXTING%20RIGHT.pdf Application For Registration Of Exiting Right]
*[http://10.0.9.9/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20GRANT%20OF%20WATER%20RIGHT.pdf Application For Grant Of Water Right]
*[http://10.0.9.9/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20CREATION%20OF%20SERVITUDE%20FORM.pdf Application For Creation Of Servitude Form]
*[http://10.0.9.9/sites/default/files/2020-03/NOTIFICATION%20OF%20ACQUISITION%20OF%20RIGHT%20BY%20AGREEMENT%20FORM.pdf Notification Of Acquisition Of Right By Agreement Form]
 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
*Once all of the necessary documents are submitted, this process takes 90 days to complete.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908. 

 
==Required Information==
*Names of the applicant
*Date of birth
*Identificatiom document details
*Place of residence
*Postal address
*Contact Details
*Declaration by the Applicant
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*Surface water permit is a document issued, which allows/gives the licensee authority to draw water from boreholes,wells,dams,lakes and rivers.
 
 
==Information which might help==
Enter other information which might help. 

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.gov.bw/environmental-management/water-rights-application Water Rights Application] 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 
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