Arizona Mining Claim Guide

Current 2025 regulations, fees, and filing requirements

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⚡ Quick Facts

State: Arizona
BLM Office: Phoenix
2025 Filing Deadline: September 2, 2025
Maintenance Fee: $200 per claim

📞 BLM Arizona State Office

Address:
Bureau of Land Management - Arizona State Office
One North Central Avenue, Suite 800
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4427
Public Room Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (8th Floor)

💰 2025 Fees & Deadlines

Annual Maintenance Fees

  • $200 per lode claim, tunnel site, or mill site
  • $200 per 20 acres (or portion thereof) for placer claims

Critical Deadline

September 2, 2025 - Maintenance fees or Small Miner's Waiver must be filed/postmarked by this date.

📮 How to File in Arizona

1. Online (Recommended)

Pay maintenance fees online through MLRS:

Visit MLRS →

2. By Mail

Mail to the Phoenix address above. Must be postmarked by September 2, 2025.

3. In Person

Visit the Public Room on the 8th floor during business hours.

🏔️ Popular Mining Counties in Arizona

  • Cochise County
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  • Graham County
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  • La Paz County
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  • Pinal County
  • Yavapai County
  • Yuma County