Nevada Mining Claim Guide

Current 2025 regulations, fees, and filing requirements

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⚡ Quick Facts

State: Nevada
BLM Office: Reno
Federal Deadline: September 2, 2025
State Deadline: November 1, 2025

⚠️ Nevada Has DUAL Filing Requirements

Nevada requires filing with both the BLM (federal) and County Recorder (state). Different deadlines apply!

📞 BLM Nevada State Office

Mailing Address:
Bureau of Land Management - Nevada State Office
1340 Financial Blvd.
Reno, NV 89502

🏛️ Federal Requirements (BLM)

Annual Maintenance Fees

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

Federal Deadline

September 2, 2025 - File with BLM by this date

Initial Recording

New claims must be filed with BLM within 90 days of the date of location.

🌟 Nevada State Requirements

State Filing Deadline

November 1, 2025

File renewal with County Recorder on or before this date

County Recording Requirements

You must file with the County Recorder in the county where your claim is located:

  • New claims: Within 90 days of location
  • Annual renewals: By November 1 each year
  • County fees vary by location

Nevada Division of Minerals

Contact for state-specific questions:

minerals.nv.gov

📮 How to File in Nevada

Federal Filing (BLM)

Pay maintenance fees online through MLRS or by mail to BLM Nevada State Office.

Visit MLRS →

State Filing (County Recorder)

Contact your county recorder's office for filing procedures and fees.

🏔️ Popular Mining Counties in Nevada

  • Elko County
  • Eureka County
  • Humboldt County
  • Lander County
  • Lyon County
  • Mineral County
  • Nye County
  • Pershing County
  • Storey County
  • Washoe County

📚 Additional Resources