Mining license transcription

If the holder of a mining permit dies, the right to the permit is transferred to the heirs.

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.

• The holder of a mining license dies.
• They, or their representatives, must have the necessary legal reliability.

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.