Nevada Mining Claim Guide

2026 BLM Regulations, Fees, and Reno Filing Info

⚡ Quick Facts

State: Nevada
BLM Office: Reno
2026 Filing Deadline: September 2, 2026
Maintenance Fee: $200 per claim

📞 BLM Nevada State Office

Address:
Bureau of Land Management - Nevada State Office
1340 Financial Blvd
Reno, NV 89502-7147
Information Access Center: 775-861-6500
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

💰 2026 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, 2026 - Maintenance fees or Small Miner's Waiver must be filed/postmarked by this date.

⚠️ Nevada-Specific Filing

Nevada has a specific requirement for filing a Notice of Intent to Hold with the county recorder.

  • County Filing Fee: Varies by county (approx. $12.00 + per claim fee). Check with local County Recorder.
  • Map Requirements: Nevada requires specific map standards when filing new claims. Ensure your map is to scale (1 inch = 1,000 to 2,000 feet).
  • Monumenting: Posts must be at least 4 inches square (wood) or 3 inches diameter (metal/PVC), extending 3 feet above ground.

🏔️ Popular Mining Counties

  • Elko County
  • Humboldt County
  • Pershing County
  • Lander County
  • Eureka County
  • Nye County
  • Esmeralda County
  • Mineral County
  • White Pine County
  • Lyon County

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