Minerals - Surrender a permit [APP-03]

Apply for a full surrender of a permit.

Application Type Fee

Surrender a permit

This form is to be used to apply for a full surrender of a permit only. If you are only surrendering part of a permit, please use form APP-02.

Please note that surrenders take effect on the date the application is accepted, that is when the Minister makes the decision, not on the day the application is lodged with NZP&M.

The surrender of a permit does not release the permit participant from any liability in respect of the permit up to the date of the surrender, or any act under the permit up to the date of the surrender giving rise to a cause of action.

Surrenders may not be accepted where there is money or reports owing on the permit.

No fee

How to apply

You need to provide a completed application form and supporting information.

Fill out your application form online or email it to us

Apply online using the online permitting system. To do this, you will need authority to view the permit information online. You will already have this if you are a current permit participant, or a permit administrator.

Online permitting system

Or complete a full surrender application form (App-03) and email it to us at nzpam@mbie.govt.nz.

Application form APP-03 [PDF 369KB]

Note: The form must be accompanied by a copy or copies of APP-10 Application form for each permit participant that is not you as an individual.

Application form APP-10 [PDF 374KB]

Compile any supporting documents

You need to provide supporting information with your permit application. Your application may be delayed or rejected if you don’t provide all the information needed to support your application. 

We have created a supporting information template to help you. The notes under each heading give guidance, tips, and reminders of what you need to provide.

We suggest you complete the template and attach it to your online application or email it to us alongside your application form.

Full surrender supporting information template [DOCX 536KB]

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