BLM Form 3830-5 Maintenance Fee Payment Form for Lode Claims, Mill Sites, and Tunnel Sites

What Is BLM Form 3830-5?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management on June 1, 2014 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is BLM Form 3830-5?
A: BLM Form 3830-5 is the Maintenance Fee Payment Form for Lode Claims, Mill Sites, and Tunnel Sites.

Q: What is the purpose of BLM Form 3830-5?
A: The purpose of BLM Form 3830-5 is to submit the payment for maintenance fees for lode claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites.

Q: Who needs to use BLM Form 3830-5?
A: Anyone who has a lode claim, mill site, or tunnel site and is required to pay maintenance fees needs to use BLM Form 3830-5.

Q: Are there any fees associated with BLM Form 3830-5?
A: Yes, there are fees associated with BLM Form 3830-5. A payment must be included along with the form.

Q: What are lode claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites?
A: Lode claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites are specific types of mining claims or locations on public lands that allow individuals or companies to explore and extract valuable minerals or resources.

Q: How often do maintenance fees for lode claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites need to be paid?
A: Maintenance fees for lode claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites need to be paid annually.

Q: What happens if maintenance fees for lode claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites are not paid?
A: If maintenance fees for lode claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites are not paid, the claim or site may be forfeited or reverted back to the federal government.

Q: Can I pay the maintenance fees for lode claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites using a credit card?
A: Yes, you can pay the maintenance fees for lode claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites using a credit card along with BLM Form 3830-5.