Einsicht in das Berechtsamtsbuch 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 concession map shows the extent of the concession areas in Rhineland-Palatinate. They can 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.

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.

There is no deadline.

• 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

• in Rhineland-Palatinate: State Office for Geology and Mining

Please contact the Rhineland-Palatinate State Office for Geology and Mining (LGB).