Services

We are glad to offer chain of title research, but these services are only available if your county is setup with an online search for deeds. In some cases, we can travel to accomplish this research, but it is best to contact us in person to see availability.

If you have historical questions or are curious about water rights that are associated with your property, we would be glad to provide you an owner’s package complete with maps and narratives for you to keep.

Downstream Research is constantly networking and learning about other types of property rights. Give us a call if you have questions, we may know who to call. Also, keep checking back as our services are always developing.

• Filing Claims. Have you received a notice of claim for exempt use from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation? If so, the deadline for filing these is June 30th 2019. If you’d like advisement on how to move forward, contact us here.
• Adjudication work. If there are Issues with your claims, we can do the research, and even testify in court on your behalf. A lot of the issues that arise during the adjudication process simply need more research done. We thrive at solving these problems and know that historical research is at the basis of these resolutions.
• Ownership updates and splitting of water rights. If you are subdividing acreage or simply wanting to have your water right broken out of multiple owners, you will need historical mapping done; perfect.
• Ground Water Certificates. If your well was put to use after 1961, Montana law says that you have to have your use filed with the state. We can help.
• Changes to your claims and Permits. Once again, both of these processes are based off of historical use and availability. We can do the research and help walk the water user through these processes.

Due diligence is imperative when purchasing property. Let us educate you and your clients on their property’s history and water rights. We offer a comprehensive package, and additionally, face to face time with your client or buyer to allow them to more fully understand the resources which are attached to the property.