This page contains the application and required documentation to apply for a surface mine license in Kentucky. The Mine Licensee Checklist may assist to ensure all the required parts of the application and accompanying documentation are completed and included with a submittal to the Division of Mine Safety (DMS).
Mine License Application Required application for a new, renewal, or company/operator changes.
Officers and Directors Page Required if the licensee is not an individual.
License Fees Required to include one certified check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer in the amount of $300. Renewals are based on the tonnage from the previous year ($300 plus $100 for each additional 100,000 tons up to $1,500 maximum).
Ambulance Service Certification Required certification of ambulance service.
MET List Required list of MET's.
Permit & Seam Listing Required list of all permit numbers associated with the license and all seams being mined.
Application for Permit to Purchase or Receive Explosives Required for the purchase or receiving of explosives.
Licensee Signature Authorization Form Required if the executive officer is unable to be present to sign all the required forms.
Certified maps - two (2) up-to-date mine maps both certified by a P.E. licensed in Kentucky and notarized. The maps are required to show a 12-month projection of the mine pursuant to KRS 352.450. In addition, any changes of a company or operator must also have two (2) final maps from the previous company or operator.
Map Transmittal Letter Required to accompany the mine maps.
Workers' Compensation coverage - DMS verifies coverage through the Kentucky Department of Labor.
Approval for a mine license from the Kentucky Department of Revenue.