BLM Colorado Mining Claim Packet

The entire mining claim packet is available by clicking on the mining pick image above. The packet is created to be printed double sided.

The contents of the Mining Packet are available as separate files below.

1. Notice To Mining Claimant
2. BLM Colorado Field Offices
3. Access To Colorado Public Lands
4. So, You Want To Locate a Mining Claim
5. Examples of a Certificate of Location
6. BLM Township Diagram
7. Annual Maintenance of a Mining Claim/Site
8. Maintenance Fee Payment Form for Lode Claims, and Mining Sites (Form 3830-5)
9. Maintenance Fee Payment Form for Placer Mining Claims (Form 3830)
10. Maintenance Fee Waiver Certification (Form 3830-2)
11. Example of a Maintenance Fee Waiver
12. Example of a Notice of Intent to Hold (NOI)
13. Mining FAQ's
14. Classification of Operations in the State of Colorado
15. Mineral Areas in Colorado
16. USDA Forest Service Colorado Office Directory
17. How to Run LR2000 Mining Claim Reports
18. Mining Claim Rules & Regulations
19. How to Use the GLO Records Website
20. BLM Surface/Mineral Management Maps Order Form
21. Pamphlet: Mining Claims and Sites on Federal Land

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