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Forms and Applications
One of the missions of the Water Patrol is to regulate the uses of the lakes and rivers of the county to assure that the public is not endangered.
The Water Patrol requires permits for some activities, including temporary structures and special events. Rental boat operators must fill out an application and submit their boats for inspection. Charter Boats must also be inspected before they can carry passengers.
The Hennepin Water Patrol issues the permits required for a variety of water related activities. From this page, you can download the forms necessary to apply for Special Event Permits and Temporary Structure Permits and other forms relating to Lake Minnetonka.
Instructions for Downloading Forms and Information
The forms and instruction sheets require Adobe Acrobat Reader to to view. You may also fill the forms out online and print or email them. (Note: Forms that require a signature may not be emailed.)
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You can fill out the forms on-line, but you must print them out and sign them for the forms to be valid.
Boat Rental Inspections
If you offer for rent boats, pontoons, canoes or kayaks, your fleet must be inspected before they can be rented. The earlier in the Spring you make your request, the sooner they can be inspected and the sooner you can rent them out.
Boat Clubs must also have their Watercraft inspected.
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Charter Boat Inspections
If you transport passengers for hire, your watercraft must be inspected. Please call the Water Patrol Office to find out the requirements.
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Special Event Permit
Special Event Permits are required for any event that occurs on the waters of Hennepin County. There are very specific requirements, including the communities permission and an insurance certificate. Be sure to allow sufficient time to get the necessary documentation and get approval from the Water Patrol. We suggest allowing at least 60 days before the event for processing.
We will need the following forms:
- Special Event Instructions and Requirements
- Application form
- Liability Release
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Temporary Structures Permit
Temporary Structure Permits are required whenever you want to place a structure or buoy on a lake or river in Hennepin County including, but not limited to swim rafts, designated swimming areas, mooring buoys, water ski jumps and ice skating rinks.
Some permits are good for three years, and others must be renewed annually. Download the information and application packet here. You should also download one of the following information sheets for your specific request:
| Ice Skating Rink | Mooring Buoy | Ski Jump |
| Slalom Course | Swim Area | Swim Raft |