INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY FOR A NEW DOCK PERMIT
Welcome to Iowa’s online dock application process. The website to manage your dock permit can be found at
www.iowadnr.gov/boatdocks. Click on Sign In. (See separate instructions if you need to create an
A&A Account.)
STEP 1
Fill in your account ID (remember
to include @iowaid)
Type in your password
Click on Sign In
STEP 2
Create your profile
with your permanent
mailing address and
contact information.
Check the box to
verify your profile
information is
accurate
Click on Save
Profile
STEP 3
If you are applying for a
new dock permit, you will
answer “No” to the
question about whether you
have a permit.
NOTE: If this permit is for a brand new dock in
an area where no previous dock permit
has been issued, you will apply for a New
Permit. Continue to Step 4.
If a dock permit has previously been issued for
this property to another person, you will need to
Transfer the permit into your account using the
existing permit number. Contact the local DNR
office if you need assistance locating the permit
number. Please see the Contact Us tab on the
lower left of the screen.
STEP 4
Permit type – Is the dock for a
private person or homeowners
association; for a commercial
business; or is it owned by a
governmental entity such as a
city, county or state?
Provide the 911 address for the
dock location.
Provide the county and the name
of the lake or river where the
dock is located.
Click on Next.
STEP 5
Accurately answer all of
the questions in the order
provided. You may be
required to provide
additional information
depending on your
specific situation.
Click on Next when
finished.
STEP 6
Fill in the dimensions of your
dock(s). The diagrams are
provided as an aid and
correspond with the questions
asked. Your dock may look
different.
If any part of your dock is
wider than 6 feet, you must
include this information under
the platform section.
NOTE: If your permit is determined to be Class 3 or Class 4, you are required to include a diagram of
each dock before you can complete your application. Diagrams can be created on your
computer or drawn out and uploaded to your computer via a scanner, digital camera or smart
phone.
If you have more than one dock, you must provide the dimensions for each individual dock. Click on add dock
to provide the information for additional docks.
Once you have entered the dimensions for each dock and attached your diagram (required for Class 3 or 4),
click on Next.
STEP 7
Verify or edit the information, and click on Complete Registration at bottom of page.
STEP 8
Check the My Account page. If you see that fees are pending (in red), you must pay the administrative fees.
Once paid, application fees are non-refundable. Your permit will not be reviewed until the application fee has
been paid. Online payments are easy! Simply click on Make Payment and you will be given the option to pay
directly from your bank account, credit card or debit card. If you do not owe any fees, skip to Step 9.
NOTE: Convenience fees vary depending on the method of payment you choose.
Once your administrative fees have been paid, you can Exit out of the payment program and go back
into the DNR boat dock program.
STEP 9
After any administrative fees have been paid, your permit will
either go into the review process or be approved
automatically.
If your permit is approved, you will be able to print a
confirmation letter which will give you the information you
need to sign your dock with the permit number and 911
address.
Remember, the dock permitting process is not complete until your dock(s) is signed with your permit number
and the dock’s 911 address including city. Your name is not required.
28-9859-1
123 BAY
ST
DELHI
28-9859-1
123 BAY ST
DELHI
Hoist Fees
Some Class 3 and Class 4 permit holders will have annual hoist fees due. If you do, please read the following:
If a hoist fee is due, a message will show up in red in your Account Alerts box. To pay your annual hoist fee,
you may click on your permit number in the Account Alerts box or you may click on Make Payment in the
grid. Follow the directions to pay your hoist fees just like application fees in Step 7.
NOTE: To reduce the number of hoists, racks, slips or mooring buoys in future years, you must go through
Update before paying your Annual Hoist Fee.
You may not reduce the number of hoists/slips for the current year after you have paid
your annual hoist fees.
Once paid, hoist fees are non-refundable.
You may increase the number of hoists/racks/slips/mooring buoys now or in the future.
o Hoist fees must be paid prior to installation of any additional hoists.
o If the increase or permit update triggers a review, you will be required to pay the
administrative fee prior to having your modification reviewed by DNR staff.
o Administrative fees are non-refundable.
If you have questions about any fee, please contact your DNR district office before you pay.
My A&A Account ID is: @iowaid My Password is:
My Dock Permit Number(s) is:
Thank you for using our online dock program! Please put this document with your confirmation letter in a safe
location so you may refer to it in the future. Remember, if you have a problem signing in with your A&A
Account information, you must contact OCIO for assistance: [email protected] or 1-800-532-1174.
NW DNR District Office
ATT: Dock Permits
122 252
nd
Ave
Spirit Lake IA 51360
(712)336-1840
SW DNR District Office
ATT: Dock Permits
57744 Lewis Rd
Lewis IA 51544
(712)769-2587
NE DNR District Office
ATT: Dock Permits
22693 205
th
Ave
Manchester IA 52057
(563)927-3276
SE DNR District Office
ATT: Dock Permits
111 Lake Darling Rd
Brighton IA 52540
(319)694-2430
