At settlement and closing Buyers should personally verify that the appropriate documents are signed, recorded and transmitted to the Montana Department of Revenue and/or the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).  Then within 30-45 days after closing it is imperative that the Buyer contact the Montana Dept. of Natural Resource Conservation (DNRC) again or go to www.dnrc.mt.gov  (Water Resources Division) to verify receipt and approval of the Realty Transfer Certificate (RTC) and arrange for any “changes” the Buyers may wish to request.  A copy of the RTC and all water-related documents or materials should be retained with Buyers’ permanent records.