Report inheritance in the case of a mining license

Source: BUS Rheinland-Pfalz

A mining permit allows you to prospect for and extract a specific mineral resource in a defined area and to acquire ownership of it.

If the holder of a mining permit dies, it is transferred to the heirs. Up to 10 years after the death, the right may also be exercised by those entitled to dispose of it. These are

Administrators of the estate,
estate curators,
executors of the will.

In both cases, you as the heir or person entitled to dispose of the estate must apply to the competent authority for a transfer of the authorization.

You can apply to transfer the permit online via the "BergPass" platform or in writing to your competent mountain authority.

Transferring the permit online apply:

Go to the "BergPass" online platform and log in.
- To register, you will need a BundID and an identity card or residence permit with an active online ID function.
Call up the application form and fill it out completely and truthfully.
Upload the required documents as a file and send the application.

Notify the authorities in writing of the change of permit:

Contact your competent authority and coordinate the required application documents.
Submit the notification and all required documents by post.

Further procedural steps:

The competent authority will check your notification and the documents submitted. If any documents are missing, the authority will contact you.
You will receive a notification informing you of the decision on your application. In addition, the decision will be sent electronically to the relevant mailbox (BundID or ELSTER company account) in advance and information will be displayed in BergPass.

Heirs and beneficiaries must report the inheritance to the competent authority as soon as possible.

Period of Validity: 0 - 50 Years
The duration of a permit depends largely on the mineral resource and the predicted occurrence. Permits are issued for a limited period of time, which must be appropriate for the implementation of the planned extraction. This may only exceed 50 years if this is necessary in view of the investments normally required for extraction. If you do not commence extraction within 3 years of the permit being issued, the permit may be revoked. The same applies if you interrupt your extraction work for longer than 3 years.

Report inheritance in the case of a mining license

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