Aufhebung der Bergbauerlaubnis beantragen

• § 19Bundesberggesetz (BBergG) – Aufhebung der Erlaubnis und Bewilligung

If your company is involved in mining and you would like to cancel your licence to prospect for mineral resources, you can apply to the competent authority.

You can have this permit cancelled in full or in part, either in terms of the object or the area. You do not have to give any reasons for cancellation.

• Cancellation request form

You must have a mining licence for the exploration of non-mining mineral resources.

Please refer to the notification for the costs.

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

Applying for cancellation of your permit online

• 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 cancellation of the permit in writing

• Contact your competent mining 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.
• You will receive a notification by post confirming the cancellation of your permit. In addition, the decision will be sent electronically to the relevant mailbox (BundID or ELSTER company account) in advance and information will be displayed in BergPass.
• You will also receive a notification of costs. Pay the fees.

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Please refer to the notification to find out whether and how you can lodge an appeal.