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"Certification sheet" format

Steps (12)

Obtain mining permit (12)

1 Apply for registration

2 Obtain registration approval

3 Apply for permit

4 Pay application fees

5 Obtain application number notification

6 Inspection of premises

7 Obtain approval notification

8 Obtain invoice

9 Pay for permit

10 Obtain permit

11 Obtain stamp duty

12 Submit permit for registration

1

Apply for registration
(last modified: 18/01/2022)

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Timeframe ( see details )

Waiting time until next step

0 mn - 0 mn

- 1 day

Where to go?

Entity in charge

State Department of Mining Cadastre Portal

What do I get?

Registration notification

What are the requirements?

For individuals

Identity card (copy)
Of the applicant.

Passport (copy)
Of the applicant.

Contact details
Name and email address of the applicant.

For companies

Certificate of incorporation (copy)

Identity card (copy)
Of one of the Directors of the company.

Passport (copy)
Of one of the Directors of the company.

Company contact details
Name and email address of the company.

For agents representing an individual or company

Certificate of incorporation (copy)
Of the company represented by the agent.

Authorization letter (copy)
Authorizing the agent to act on behalf of the individual or company the agent represents.

Identity card (copy)
Of both the agent and the individual or one of the Directors of the company represented by the agent.

Passport (copy)
Of both the agent and the individual or one of the Directors of the company represented by the agent.

Contact details
Name and email address of the individual or company represented by the agent.

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min. 5mn - Max. 10mn

Waiting time until next step: Max. 1 day

Legal justification

Mining Act
Section 160

Additional information

Once the documents have been verified and approved, a registration notification is sent via e-mail to the applicant prompting them to create user credentials for accessing the portal.

Who certified this information ?

Gregory KITUKU, Manager, Inspector of Mines, 15/10/2019

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Recourse: State Department of Mining

Entity in charge

State Department of Mining

Madini House, Machakos Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 30009, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 723 101
Email: info@mining.go.ke, queries@mining.go.ke
Website: www.petroleumandmining.go.ke
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Unit in charge

Office of the Manager, Inspector of Mines

Mon:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Tue:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Wed:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Thu:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Fri:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00