Einsicht in das Berechtsamsbuch oder die Berechtsamskarte im Bergbau beantragen

If you would like to inspect the mining register or the mining register map, you can apply to the competent authority.

You can obtain access to a register of rights or a map of rights. To do this, you must prove a legitimate interest to the state authority. If you have been granted access, you can also request extracts and have them certified.

If you cannot prove a legitimate interest, you can only obtain information about the mining authorization regarding

• holders,
• Fields to which the mining license relates,
• the date of application and issue,
• term and
• mineral resources.

Mining licenses are used to regulate and control which companies are permitted to explore and extract non-mining mineral resources in a specific area. The area to which the authorization relates is limited in terms of surface area and extends to the "eternal depth", i.e. theoretically to the center of the earth.

Register of rights:

The mining rights register shows the current status of all mining authorizations, also known as concessions, permits or rights. The types of authorization include

• Permits,
• authorizations,
• mine ownership and
• formerly granted rights ("old rights").

Documents containing business or trade secrets are excluded from inspection.

Rights of ownership map:

The fields to which the mining authorizations from the Berechtsamsbuch relate are shown on the Berechtsamskarte. Changes to these fields and construction restriction areas are also marked.

The "old rights" are mining rights granted or awarded before 1982. Mine ownership and equivalent rights, such as salt rights or clay leases, are perpetual under "old law" and can be inherited, sold and lent, nor do mining or field royalties have to be paid.

The following applies to Schleswig-Holstein:

The map of concession areas shows the extent of the concession areas in Schleswig-Holstein. They may contain the following information on the concessions, among other things:

• Field name
• Soil resource
• Type of authorization
• Rights holder
• Time limit

• You do not need to provide proof when inspecting general information in the Berechtsamsbuch or the Berechtsamskarte.
• For access to specific, non-general information, you must prove that you have a legitimate interest in accessing the Berechtsamsbuch and the Berechtsamskarte.

Method of payment: Bank transfer

For civil servants or comparable employees, the hourly rates according to the Administrative Fees Ordinance as amended are to be used as a basis for each hour or part thereof.
Category 1, second entry level: EUR 57.00
Category 2, first entry level: EUR 68.00
Category 2, second entry-level post: EUR 85.00

Fees are not charged if the request for information takes less than half an hour to process. Fees are charged on a time and material basis.

You can apply for inspection online via the "BergPass" platform or in writing to your competent mountain authority.

Request inspection online request:

• Go to the "BergPass" online platform and log in.
  • To register, you will need a BundID and an identity card or residence permit with an active online ID function.
• Call up the application form and fill it out completely and truthfully.
• Upload the required documents as a file and send the application.

Apply for inspection in writing:

• Contact your competent authority and coordinate the required application documents.
• Submit the application and all required documents.

Further procedural steps:

• The competent authority will review your application and the documents submitted. If any documents are missing, the authority will contact you.
• Depending on the application procedure, you will receive your decision online via the "BergPass" platform or by post. You will be notified of the decision on your application.
• You will also receive a notification of costs. Pay the fees.

The following applies to Schleswig-Holstein:

You can also view general information from the legal map on the website of the State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG):

• To do this, open the LBEG website.
• Click on "Maps, data and publications" in the main menu and then on "NIBIS® map server". Then select "Overview" under "NIBIS" and click on this.
• Click on "Mining supervision (mining)" under the list "Available LBEG data"
• Expand the "Mining" field and click on "Old contracts; mine ownership, permits and authorizations".

There is no deadline.

• Objection, which is processed by the competent mining authority
• If necessary, subsequent appeal to the administrative court

• Mining register of mining rights and mining rights map
• The mining rights register shows the current status of all mining licenses.
• The mining rights map shows the extent of the concession areas, broken down by mineral resources
• The competent authority can be requested to inspect the mining rights register and the mining rights map.
• General information can be released without a legitimate interest, for example
  • Holders,
  • Fields to which the mining authorization relates,
  • date of application and issue,
  • term and
  • the soil resource can be viewed.
• You must provide evidence of a legitimate interest to apply for access to the mining authorization register and mining authorization map
• Excluded from inspection: Documents containing business or trade secrets
• The types of authorization include
  • Permission
  • authorization
  • Mine ownership and
  • rights granted before the introduction of the Federal Mining Act (old rights)
• Application via
  • online portal "BergPass" or
  • informally directly to the responsible mining authority
• Costs: variable
• Responsible: Mountain authority of the respective federal state

State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG) in Clausthal-Zellerfeld (responsible mining authority also for Schleswig-Holstein)