Claim owners · By state
Selling mining claims, state by state
Every unpatented claim on federal land follows the same BLM rules: a maintenance fee or small miner waiver by September 1 each year, and a recorded deed filed with the BLM when the claim changes hands. Each state then adds its own county filings, deadlines and permits. Pick the state where your claims are.
State guides
Rules and offices by state
Selling mining claims in Arizona
BLM Arizona State Office in Phoenix; county recording, maps and an annual county affidavit.
Selling mining claims in California
BLM California State Office in Sacramento; an annual county proof of labor or notice of intent to hold.
Selling mining claims in Idaho
BLM Idaho State Office in Boise; county recording within 90 days and labor affidavits.
Selling mining claims in Montana
BLM Montana/Dakotas State Office in Billings; short county deadlines after posting.
Selling mining claims in Nevada
BLM Nevada State Office in Reno; the November 1 county affidavit and claim maps.
Selling mining claims in Oregon
BLM Oregon/Washington State Office in Portland; an annual county affidavit and DOGAMI permits.
Selling mining claims in Utah
BLM Utah State Office in Salt Lake City; 30-day county affidavit and recording deadlines.
Selling mining claims in Wyoming
BLM Wyoming State Office in Cheyenne; county affidavit and location certificate deadlines.
Claims in another state? Triple 8 reviews lode and placer claims anywhere in the United States. Send the basics or call John Shebanow, Vice President of Acquisitions, at 480.253.9748.
Guides for every state
Before you sell anywhere
- How do I check a mining claim myself?
- The BLM maintenance fee and small miner waiver
- How to transfer a mining claim
- How to sell a mining claim: sale, option, royalty or joint venture
- I inherited mining claims. What now?
- Is this offer real? Eight questions to ask any buyer
General information, not legal or tax advice. Claim rules and fees change; check with the BLM state office, the county or a lawyer before acting.