# General Mineral Rights Discussion

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## [Mineral rights transfer during a real estate sale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-transfer-during-a-real-estate-sale/23528)

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**Author:** [@steve\_moore](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/steve_moore)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 5:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-transfer-during-a-real-estate-sale/23528 "2011-04-20T17:25:06Z")

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I owned 120 acres of land in Colorado that I bought with a specific provision in the contract that the mineral rights were included. I have since sold the property, but the contract only called for the transfer of water …

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## [Anadarko Seismic Testing Arapahoe County CO , etc](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anadarko-seismic-testing-arapahoe-county-co-etc/24053)

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**Author:** [@Hylaine\_J\_Hein](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Hylaine_J_Hein)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 3:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anadarko-seismic-testing-arapahoe-county-co-etc/24053 "2011-04-20T15:49:00Z")

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Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on a company wanting to do seismic testing on my property and surrounding areas. – Says his company is employed by Anadarko.

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## [Duchesne County Utah OIl & Gas Leasing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/duchesne-county-utah-oil-gas-leasing/23509)

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**Author:** [@Rick\_Cooper](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rick_Cooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/duchesne-county-utah-oil-gas-leasing/23509 "2011-04-20T00:11:44Z")

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Like many others coming to this forum, I am a newbie to this whole matter of mineral rights. I was contacted by a landman on El Paso letterhead regarding mineral rights I hold in Duchesne County Utah. I have literally sp…

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## [Process to reclaim abandoned mineral rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/process-to-reclaim-abandoned-mineral-rights/23515)

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**Author:** [@Keith\_Reams](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Keith_Reams)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 2:59am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/process-to-reclaim-abandoned-mineral-rights/23515 "2011-04-19T02:59:51Z")

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Hello. My wife and I have some property in Southern Oregon (Jackson County) that we inherited from her father when he passed away. There is an abandoned gold mine on the property that has not been used since our family …

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## [Mineral Rights Renville County North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-renville-county-north-dakota/23519)

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**Author:** [@Ron\_Mayer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ron_Mayer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-renville-county-north-dakota/23519 "2011-04-17T00:27:05Z")

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Is there anyone from Renville County, Eden Valley Township, in North Dakota, who owns mineral rights that are leased?

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## [Mineral rights records dating from 1950's for Williams County North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-records-dating-from-1950s-for-williams-county-north-dakota/23536)

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**Author:** [@Jack\_Prescott](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jack_Prescott)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 6:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-records-dating-from-1950s-for-williams-county-north-dakota/23536 "2011-04-16T18:15:02Z")

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These records were passed on and belong to my friend’s mother-in-law who knows nothing about them. I look at the sections and there are several active wells involved. At the time of these records the mineral rights were …

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## [Right to use road fees--McKenzie County--North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/right-to-use-road-fees-mckenzie-county-north-dakota/23525)

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**Author:** [@Terry\_Petersen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Terry_Petersen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 2:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/right-to-use-road-fees-mckenzie-county-north-dakota/23525 "2011-04-16T14:52:31Z")

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I have been leased to an oil company for the last couple of years. I have reason to believe they will be using our road (which is on the leased land) to go to the drill site for a well that will be drilled on our land. I…

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## [Williams County, ND 159N-100W AND 154N-101W](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/williams-county-nd-159n-100w-and-154n-101w/23543)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_Jenkins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chris_Jenkins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 8:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/williams-county-nd-159n-100w-and-154n-101w/23543 "2011-04-11T20:12:01Z")

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I own minerals that are currently unleased in Williams County, North Dakota, Township 159N-Range 100W and Township 154N-Range 101W. I’m currently in the process of leasing my minerals and need to know the market price fo…

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## [Mineral Rights Attorney - Atascosa County, Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-attorney-atascosa-county-texas/23545)

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**Author:** [@Nancy\_Seabolt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Nancy_Seabolt)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 7:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-attorney-atascosa-county-texas/23545 "2011-04-11T19:13:00Z")

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I am one of lots of heirs to some land in Atascosa County, Texas. We have already signed a mineral lease. One attorney I spoke with didn’t want to mess with it because there were too many people involved (about 30). He s…

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## [Division Orders and Overriding Royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/division-orders-and-overriding-royalties/23549)

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**Author:** [@Wes\_Luke](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Wes_Luke)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2011, 8:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/division-orders-and-overriding-royalties/23549 "2011-04-10T20:03:13Z")

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Good Afternoon All. I have several division orders and also some overriding royalties. Some as late as 1980’s. I was told what overriding royalties were, but I promptly forgot after leaving the forum. Now I don’t know w…

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## [Is Bill Barrett Corp synonymous with BBG](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-bill-barrett-corp-synonymous-with-bbg/23550)

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**Author:** [@Donald\_Day\_Jr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Donald_Day_Jr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2011, 4:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-bill-barrett-corp-synonymous-with-bbg/23550 "2011-04-10T16:48:40Z")

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Bill Barrett Corp?

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## [Burke and Williams County mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-and-williams-county-mineral-rights/24460)

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**Author:** [@Pat\_Maloney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Pat_Maloney)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 9:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-and-williams-county-mineral-rights/24460 "2011-04-08T21:31:07Z")

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Hello, My two brothers and I have recently been informed that we are sole heirs to mineral rights in Williams County and Burke County from our long deceased aunt and uncle, who had no families, just us. We knew there we…

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## [Oil and Gas Landman audio program](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-landman-audio-program/23564)

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**Author:** [@Bill\_Johnson1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bill_Johnson1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-landman-audio-program/23564 "2011-04-08T17:44:52Z")

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I would like to buy an audio program (tapes, CDs, DVDs or MP3) to learn about oil and gas leasing. Is there an audio landman program? I am not interested in being a landman but I need to learn.

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## [Information Needed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/information-needed/23568)

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**Author:** [@charles\_s\_mallory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/charles_s_mallory)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 1:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/information-needed/23568 "2011-04-08T01:23:07Z")

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This is just a suggestion for all who post on this forum. When addressing questions regarding mineral rights, etc., be specific as to the location of the minerals (State, County) and be sure that any question is clearly …

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## [Natural Gas Compressor Noise Concern](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/natural-gas-compressor-noise-concern/23573)

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**Author:** [@John\_Randerman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Randerman)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 1:14am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/natural-gas-compressor-noise-concern/23573 "2011-04-08T01:14:05Z")

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Hello, I was hoping someone could help me with a question. My wife and I are considering purchasing a property in an area where there is quite a bit of oil and gas activity. We think the sellers are willing to convey s…

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## [North Dakota Industrial Commission - Accuracy of status dates](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/north-dakota-industrial-commission-accuracy-of-status-dates/23563)

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**Author:** [@Terry\_Petersen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Terry_Petersen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 8:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/north-dakota-industrial-commission-accuracy-of-status-dates/23563 "2011-04-07T20:35:38Z")

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On the NDIC site when the status of the well is DRL, I understand this means it is waiting to be fraced. When it goes off this status to F for example it means it is producing and has been fraced. If the date it changes …

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## [Oil company asking for a mineral lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-company-asking-for-a-mineral-lease/23577)

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**Author:** [@Roadee75](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Roadee75)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-company-asking-for-a-mineral-lease/23577 "2011-04-06T18:31:56Z")

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Hello everyone, I own two small lots of land, each 4.36 acres. So total, I own 8.72 acres of land and 1/4 of the minerals. The oil company has approached me with a lease agreement. I have heard that you can have your mi…

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## [Slope Co. ND Oil Questions](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/slope-co-nd-oil-questions/23603)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_Schmit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chris_Schmit)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/slope-co-nd-oil-questions/23603 "2011-04-06T17:23:23Z")

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Thanks in advance to anyone who has time to answer some questions, or just enlighten me. Straight to the point, I was willed 1280 acres a few years back. This seems like a large sum, so I'm not sure if this is common…

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## [Mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/24653)

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**Author:** [@vic\_columbus](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/vic_columbus)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/24653 "2011-04-05T21:56:32Z")

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I have 100% mineral rights in land in Bowie County, Texas - how do I find out if I have anything worth drilling for?

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## [General Oil & Gas Lease Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/general-oil-gas-lease-question/23582)

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**Author:** [@Captain\_Skittles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Captain_Skittles)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 9:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/general-oil-gas-lease-question/23582 "2011-04-05T21:34:41Z")

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Do either of these two items command larger royalty percentages and/or bonus money when negotiating an oil & gas lease: A large contiguous tract of land (one owner versus multiple owners) Surface owner owning 100% …

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## [Initial Production Decline](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/initial-production-decline/23605)

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**Author:** [@ardis\_jackson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ardis_jackson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/initial-production-decline/23605 "2011-04-05T18:49:52Z")

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I HAVE HEARD THAT AFTER FIRST INTIAL PRODUCTION A WELL WILL START TO DECLINE IN PRODUCTION AND THAT THE OIL COMPANY DOES THIS ON PURPOSE FOR WHAT REASON? ALSO ARE THERE ANY TAXES TAKEN OUT OF ROYALTY PAYMENTS FROM NORTH …

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## [Net Mineral Acres - Confused in Converse Co. WY](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/net-mineral-acres-confused-in-converse-co-wy/23587)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Statham](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michael_Statham)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/net-mineral-acres-confused-in-converse-co-wy/23587 "2011-04-05T17:39:44Z")

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I have mineral rights in Converse County, Wyoming covering 320 acres, more or less, Township 35 North, Range 72 West, 6th P.M., Section 10 East Half. They tell me mine is 4.0 net mineral acres, how is that? I know ther…

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## [Eminent domain of gold and silver patented claims](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eminent-domain-of-gold-and-silver-patented-claims/23624)

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**Author:** [@l\_jess\_peterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/l_jess_peterson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eminent-domain-of-gold-and-silver-patented-claims/23624 "2011-04-05T17:28:50Z")

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The state of Colorado, CDOT, does not want to pay for the mineral rights of land they take. If they take the surface, what good are the minerals with no access? If anybody is interested in talking about this, I’ll tell m…

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## [What do I need to know about mineral rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-mineral-rights/23842)

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**Author:** [@Crystal\_G](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Crystal_G)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 2:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-mineral-rights/23842 "2011-04-05T14:11:14Z")

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Hi everyone, my apologies first off for the vague title. I am BRAND new to even the concept of mineral rights. My husband and I just relocated about three weeks ago from Rhode Island to New York. We are temporarily renti…

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## [Texas Lease/ID completion change](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-lease-id-completion-change/23580)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_A1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michael_A1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 11:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-lease-id-completion-change/23580 "2011-04-05T11:16:27Z")

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A well was drilled and moved to production in mid-2010. After 5 months of production, the Texas Operator/Wellbore/PDQ information now classifies the original Type Well=History, and they have added a new Lease/ID for th…

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## [Bonus Payment - Coal County, Oklahoma](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-payment-coal-county-oklahoma/24387)

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**Author:** [@Annemarie\_Menard](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Annemarie_Menard)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-payment-coal-county-oklahoma/24387 "2011-04-04T18:21:08Z")

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My wife and I leased our mineral rights in Coal County, Oklahoma just over three years ago. We received an eighteen thousand dollar lease signing bonus at that time. This was for 120 mineral acres (80 net acres). Since t…

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## [Unknown mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unknown-mineral-rights/23640)

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**Author:** [@Ida\_Woods](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ida_Woods)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 1:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unknown-mineral-rights/23640 "2011-04-03T13:29:48Z")

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I have been contacted by someone, that will give me little information, except that my brothers and I have mineral rights in a piece of property in WV. He is offering all of us 1000 dollars to sell our share in a quitcla…

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## [Taxes On Royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/taxes-on-royalties/23656)

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**Author:** [@charles\_s\_mallory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/charles_s_mallory)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 11:24am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/taxes-on-royalties/23656 "2011-04-02T11:24:00Z")

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Could someone list the current taxes applicable on royalties from wells located in Montana and North Dakota? I know severance taxes apply but what about taxes to the individual States and what if any write-offs can be ap…

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## [Title Search Services](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/title-search-services/23622)

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**Author:** [@Dakota67](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dakota67)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 2:06am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/title-search-services/23622 "2011-04-01T02:06:57Z")

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Hello All, Can anyone recommend a good company in or around Slope County that will do a title search on our mineral rights? Thanks.

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## [Monthly Well Production Help](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/monthly-well-production-help/23626)

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**Author:** [@joseph\_schwartz](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/joseph_schwartz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 11:46am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/monthly-well-production-help/23626 "2011-03-30T11:46:18Z")

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Hello, In the process of trying to figure out my expected royalty payment, I was stumped by barrels produced monthly. The well is Goodman 1-36H drilled by Continental Resources in the Bakken (Williams County, North Dako…

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