07/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2024 15:07
Courtesy Mining Claims Packetsare available online or upon request through the California State Office, Information Access Center (Public Room). The BLM will not be mailing packets, unless requested.
The Maintenance Fee for a Lode Claim, Tunnel Site, or Mill Site is $200 per claim or site. For Placer Claims only, the fees are $200 for every 20 acres or portion thereof. Claimants who filed a Small Miner's Waiver in 2023 for the 2024 assessment year will be required to file an Affidavit of Annual Assessment Work form, including the required $15 assessment feeper claim on or before Monday, Dec. 30.
The California State Office Public Room is open to in-person visits; however, the BLM encourages submission of mining claims by mail or online.
For information on the filing deadlines, Maintenance Fees, Maintenance Fee Waiver Certifications, or Federal Land Policy and Management Act filings (Affidavit of Annual Assessment Work or Notice of Intent to Hold) please call the Information Access Center (CA Public Room) at 916-978-4400 or visit the BLM California Public Room website.
To review mining claim fees, please visit the websiteor the Federal Register. Please note the Federal Register notice states the fees are due on or before Sept. 1, 2024; however, that date is moved out to Sept. 3 due to the first being on a Sunday and Tuesday, Sept. 2, is a federal holiday.