The following table states how long waivers last and explains how to renew them:

Type of waiverDuration Renewal requirements
(a) Small MinerOne assessment yearApply for a small miner waiver by each September 1.
(b) Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief ActUntil six months after you are released from active duty status or from a military hospital, whichever is laterYour waiver is automatically renewed if you continue to meet the qualifications. You must notify BLM when you leave active duty status.
(c) ReclamationOne assessment yearApply for a reclamation waiver by each September 1.
(d) Denial of AccessOne assessment yearApply for waiver certification by each September 1.
(e) Mineral Patent Application with Final CertificateUntil patent issues or the final certificate is canceled. BLM will not refund previously deposited annual maintenance fees to a mineral patent applicantNone. If the final certificate is canceled, you must pay the required fees beginning on the September 1 immediately following the cancellation or file a different form of waiver if you qualify.