037-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-2
The following steps briefly outline the necessary procedure in acquiring a water right:
a. Arrange for the services of a licensed professional engineer or land surveyor who will make the necessary surveys and prepare the required maps.
b. Filing of applications, maps, plans, and fees with the State Engineer.
c. Examination and approval by the State Engineer for a permit. Corrections or alterations on the applications, maps, and plans may be necessary to obtain approval by the State Engineer,
d. Commencement of construction within the time allowed in the permit. Notice of this commencement of work must be received by the State Engineer prior to the expiration of the time allowed for commencement of construction work.
e. Completion of construction work within time allowed in the permit. Written notice of the completion of construction must be received by the State Engineer prior to the expiration of the time allowed for completion,
f. Completion of application of water to beneficial use as described in the permit, and notice to the State Engineer of the completion of application. Written notice must be received by the State Engineer prior to the expiration of the time allowed for completion of application of water to beneficial use.
g. Three months before the expiration of the time for commencement or' completion of work and completion of the application of water to beneficial use, the holder of the permit will be notified by Certified Mail, Return Receipt requested, that the time allowed will expire. Default by the holder of the permit in any of the specified requirements shall work a forfeiture of the permit and upon such default, the State Engineer may cancel the permit.
h. Submission of proof of appropriation of water to beneficial use, or proof of construction of reservoir, to the Water Division Superintendent.
i. Issuance and recordation of a certificate of appropriation or a certificate of construction by the State Board of Control, which a evidence of an adjudicated water right.
037-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-2