Free Miner Certificate
Free Miner Certificate
Free Miner Certificate: A free miner certificate gives the right to acquire and maintain mineral and placer title. Free miner certificates are issued for a maximum 12 month term.
Related Activities: Claim Administration, Claim Transfer, Coal Information, Hand Panning, Lease Administration, Mineral Records, Mineral Title Complaint, Mineral Title Liens - Registrations, Mining Lease, Mining Mediation, Mining Physical - Technical Reports, Mining Reserve, Placer Lease
Contents:
- Mandatory Authorizations
- Costs
- Eligibility Requirements
- Information Requirements
- Potential Additional Requirements
- Related Links
- Other Things you Should Know
About this Activity Guide
This guide summarizes the most common requirements and recommendations for your chosen activity and is designed to help you submit a complete application. Be aware that this information is for guidance purposes only. |
Mandatory Authorizations
Authorization Name | Link to Authorization Guidance | Link to Application |
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Free Miner Certificate | Authorization Guidance | Apply Now |
Costs
Cost may be a specific value or range of values. The cost includes GST, where applicable.
Cost Type | Cost Description | Cost | Link to Details |
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Application Fee | Application fee is required by applicants less than 65 years of age. | Individual: $25 Corporate: $500 |
Fees - Mineral and Placer Titles |
Eligibility Requirements
Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements prior to applying.
Requirement | Description |
---|---|
Age | 18 years of age minimum |
Citizenship | Canadian Citizen or corporation, Permanent Resident or authorized to work in Canada |
Information Requirements
Requirement | Description | Link to Details |
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Free Miner Certificate Application | Full name, contact details, identification of age (over 18 or over 65), Canadian resident, consent to disclosure of information, and signature. | Free Miner Certificate Application |
Potential Additional Requirements
Requirement | Description | When is it Required? |
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Free Miner Certificate Renewal | Free miner certificate renewals must be registered
online through the Mineral Titles Online application.
Renewal fees are: Individuals under 65 - $25;
Individuals 65+ – free; Companies - $500. The first renewal after a client has turned 65 years of age requires an application to be completed and submitted to a FrontCounter BC office or can be emailed to Mineral.Titles@gov.bc.ca in order to update a clients status. |
A Free Miner Certificate is required to acquire/hold a mineral or placer title. |
Related Links
Link | Description |
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Mineral Titles - Free Miner Certificate | A web page providing answers to frequently asked questions about Free Miner Certificates. |
Mineral Titles Online (MTO) Frequently Asked Questions | An online system providing information about where and how to log onto Mineral Titles Online (MTO). |
Other Things You Should Know
Archaeology Information
Archaeological
sites are protected under the Heritage Conservation Act
and must not be altered or damaged without a permit issued by
the Archaeology Branch. Information regarding potential risks to
protected archaeological sites may be obtained by submitting an
online data request form to the Archaeology
Branch or by contacting a professional archaeologist via the BC
Association of Professional Archaeologists (www.bcapa.ca) or via local
directories. Visit the Archaeology Branch website for more
information.
BCeID - What Is It and Why Get It?
BCeID is
an online service that allows you to create a user ID and
password to sign in securely to many Government services in
British Columbia. The benefits of having a BCeID account
include:
- Stop and start. Save and return later to complete your application without losing any information previously entered.
- Real time status information. Check the status of your application in real time.
- Access your applications for multiple people (Business BCeID only) to edit or submit your application or check its status. To enroll in this service, visit the BCeID web page: FrontCounter BC - BCeID
Consulting with First
Nations
- The Province is committed to reconciliation as part of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act.
- The Province is responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate consultation and accommodation, it may involve the proponent in the procedural aspects of consultation.
Legal
Disclaimer
This guide provides the most current and
accurate information available to the Government of British Columbia
at the time of publishing; however, we make no warranty regarding
the completeness, currency or accuracy of this information. This
information is for guidance purposes only and does not replace
legislated requirements. Each application is unique and
circumstances may result in additional requirements beyond those
included in this guide.
Last Updated: July 14, 2023