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Department of Natural Resources
Mineral Rights Caveat of Registration
(Notice of Interest)
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| Who Needs This Registration? |
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Anyone who wants to give notice of a trust or interest in
a mineral right in Nova Scotia must file a caveat (that is, a notice) with
the Registry of Mineral and Petroleum Titles of the N.S. Department of Natural
Resources. |
| Issuing Department / Agency: |
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N.S. Department of Natural Resources
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| Where can you get this Registration and /
or further information? |
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Registrar
Registry of Mineral
and Petroleum Titles
N.S. Department of Natural Resources
Tel: (902) 424-4068
Fax: (902) 424-7735
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Office Location:
Founders Square
3rd Floor
1701 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3M8
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 698
Halifax, NS B3J 2T9 |
| Application Forms & Process: |
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An application form (Form 3, Caveat) can be obtained
from the Registry of Mineral
and Petroleum Titles of the N.S. Department
of Natural Resources. When completed, it is submitted to the same office.
No notification will be given unless a request is made by the applicant.
The caveat will show up in a search of titles. |
| Waiting Period: |
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2 business days for good standing licences
10 business days for good standing leases and special licences |
| Expiry & Renewal: |
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Not Applicable |
| Price: (No tax is charged) |
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Caveat registration fee: $12.10 |
| Related Requirements: |
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None |
| Additional Information: |
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If no mineral rights exist, the caveat is not meaningful.
Mineral rights may only be held by one party. A mineral right holder may
hold a mineral right in trust for other parties. |
| Legislative Authority: |
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Mineral Resources Act, Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1990, Chapter
18, Section 1, 88 |
