# 43 C.F.R. § 3830.3 (2026): Who may locate mining claims?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3830_S3830_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3830.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Who may locate mining claims?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Chapter II: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 3830: ADMINISTRATION OF MINING CLAIMS AND SITES › GENERAL PROVISIONS / Subpart A: Introduction / § 3830.3: § 3830.3   Who may locate mining claims?

## Text

Persons qualified to locate mining claims or sites under this part include:
(a) United States citizens who have reached the age of discretion under the law of their State of residence;
(b) Legal immigrants who have filed an application for citizenship with the proper Federal agency;
(c) Business entities organized under the laws of any state, including but not limited to corporations and partnerships; or
(d) Duly constituted and appointed agents acting on behalf of locators qualified under paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of this section.

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 3830.1 (2026) § 3830.1   What is the purpose of parts 3830-3839?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3830_S3830_1.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3830.2 (2026) § 3830.2   What is the scope of these regulations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3830_S3830_2.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3830.3 (2026) § 3830.3   Who may locate mining claims?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3830_S3830_3.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3830.5 (2026) § 3830.5   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3830_S3830_5.md)

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