# 43 C.F.R. § 3871.6 (2026): Certificate required when no suit commenced

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_6

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 3871.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** Certificate required when no suit commenced
- **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 3870: ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS AND CONFLICTS / Subpart 3871: Adverse Claims / § 3871.6: § 3871.6   Certificate required when no suit commenced.

## Text

Where an adverse claim has been filed but no suit commenced against the applicant for patent within the statutory period, a certificate to that effect by the clerk of the State court having jurisdiction in the case, and also by the clerk of the district court of the United States for the district in which the claim is situated, will be required.

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 3871.1 (2026) § 3871.1   Filing of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_1.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3871.2 (2026) § 3871.2   Statement of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_2.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3871.3 (2026) § 3871.3   Action by authorized officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_3.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3871.4 (2026) § 3871.4   Patent proceedings stayed when adverse claim is filed; exception.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_4.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3871.5 (2026) § 3871.5   Termination of adverse suit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_5.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 3871.6 (2026) § 3871.6   Certificate required when no suit commenced.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P3870_S3871_6.md)

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