Welcome to the Boat Docks Permitting System's Help Center where you can find information on how to claim, view, update, renew, and pay for your permit online. For answers to common questions our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document may have the answer you are looking for. If you have questions regarding your dock, please contact the Iowa DNR District Office for the county where your dock is located.
This document can help you gather all the information you will need to know about your dock when applying for a new permit.
Setting up an A&A account
This document can help you gather all the information you will need to know about your dock when applying for a new permit.
Required Information Document (PDF)
Learn how to create a new application for a dock permit.
Creating A Permit Application (PDF)
An instructional guide to updating your permit to reflect changes you would like to make to your dock.
Updating Your Permit (PDF)
An instructional guide to renewing your permit online. Here you will see step-by-step instructions to renew your permit in our easy to use online system.
Renewing Your Permit (PDF)
Did you recently move to, or buy, a property with a dock permit? See how easy it is to transfer an existing permit to your account.
Transferring A Permit (PDF)
Need electricity on your dock? This guide will help get you started with adding electrical to your dock.
Docks With Electrical (PDF)
Answers to common questions about your dock permit and the online management system.
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
These documents will help you better understand the dock rules and the information you will need when applying for a new permit.