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nForm will be unavailable from 4 pm on June 10 through June 12, 2026, while we perform a major system upgrade.

Beginning June 12, 2026, users will log in using their email address (instead of ny.gov). This change will have no impact on existing user data. Emails will be sent to all users with further instructions.

Many of DEC's Programs have forms that can be completed online using our online form tool, nForm. This system was developed to streamline DEC's online reporting and data acquisition. New forms and applications are published periodically.

Users must have an account in order to use nForm. 

nForm requires using one of the following browsers: Chrome, FireFox, or Microsoft Edge

Create an nForm Account

  • Click on Create Account in the top right corner of the nForm page.
  • Enter required information. The email address entered will be the username for the account.
  • Click Register
  • You will receive a Confirmation Code at the email address used to register
  • Enter the Confirmation Code
  • Click Confirm Code
  • After confirming account, the Sign In Screen will appear.
  • You will be asked to verify phone number. This step can be skipped.
  • Enter profile information. This step is optional but is useful to DEC when user accounts or form issues arise. 
  • On the Enable electronic signatures screen select skip.
  • You can now use the system.

View a detailed instruction guide on how to create an account with nForm (PDF).

nForm Guidance

nForm How-To Instructions

Forms Currently Available

Petroleum Bulk Storage

  • Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) - Are my tanks regulated
  • Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) Update Application

Bureau of Pesticides Management

  • Pesticide Applicator and Technician Renewal
  • Pesticide Certification Exam Registration
  • Request a Replacement Certification Identification Card or Update Contact Information

  • CAFO Annual Compliance Report
  • CAFO Change of Operation
  • CAFO Incident Report
  • CAFO Notice of Intent
  • CAFO Notice of Termination
  • CAFO Request to Continue Coverage
  • Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Annual Report
  • Construction General Permit (CGP) Electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI) GP-0-25-001 
  • Construction General Permit (CGP) Electronic Notice of Termination (eNOT) GP-0-25-001 
  • Construction General Permit (CGP) Request to Continue Coverage (RCC) GP-0-25-001 
  • Dam Safety Annual Certification Form (2025)
  • Descriptive Data
  • MS4 Annual Report/Interim Progress Certification—2025
  • MS4 Annual Report/Interim Progress Certification — 2026
  • MS4 Interim Progress Certification — 18 Month Requirements
  • MS4 Interim Progress Certification—6 Month Requirements
  • MS4 Notice of Intent
  • MSGP Annual Certification Report
  • MSGP No Exposure Certification
  • MSGP Notice of Termination
  • MSGP Representative Outfall Waiver
  • Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) Notice of Intent GP-0-23-001
  • NOI for coverage under Stormwater General Permit for Construction Activity
  • NYSDOT MS4 Interim Progress Certification – 6 Month Requirements
  • NYSTA MS4 Interim Progress Certification – 6 Month Requirements
  • PCI General Permit Electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI) GP-0-25-002
  • PCI General Permit Electronic Notice of Termination (eNOT) GP-0-25-002  
  • Pesticide General Permit Notice of Intent GP-0-21-003
  • Preliminary Notice of Proposed Water Well
  • SPDES Annual Flow Certification
  • Water Well Contractor Program Registration Form
  • Water Withdrawal Reporting Form

  • Region 1 Access Permit

  • Part 494 Variance Application Form
  • Part 494/495 Registration Forms - Suppliers and Reclaimers
  • Part 494 Registration Forms - Refrigerant Management Program (RMP) and Supermarket Refrigerant Program (SRP)
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DOW, Bureau of Water Permits
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233

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