Management of water property in the domain of the State | Gouvernement du Québec

About the water property in the domain of the State

Get information about the legal foundations and scope of the water property in the domain of the State and how to prepare land survey documents.

Granting occupation rights

Applying for an occupation right on a public Québec body of water.

Amending occupation rights

Apply to transfer lease rights and obligations or cancel a lease.

Land information applications

Information regarding the delimitation or ownership of a lake or watercourse.

Document copies

Copies of documents may be obtained under certain conditions.

Change of address

Lessees of a parcel of water property in the domain of the State may request a change of address in their file.

Last update: February 23, 2023