# Force Pooling
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/77060
**Category:** Dewey County, OK
**Created:** [August 22, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/77060 "2024-08-22T22:17:04Z")
**Posts on this page:** 9
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### Author:  [@G\_Brown](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/G_Brown)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/77060/1 "2024-08-22T22:17:04Z")
I recently allowed myself to be force pooled for the first time. Section 10-16-18, Dewey County, OK. OCC CASE NO. CD2024-001646, Order no. 743409. I understand that I have 20 days from 8/14/24 to choose my option. I prefer the “no cash bonus with 1/4 royalty.” Should I make this selection by certified mail? Is there anything else that I need to do or be aware of? Thanks for your advice.
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### Author:  [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)
#### Post date: [August 23, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/77060/2 "2024-08-23T13:37:49Z")
Mail it today by certified mail! Do you need a template for the letter?
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### Author:  [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)
#### Post date: [August 23, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/77060/3 "2024-08-23T14:11:39Z")
Here is a template. Fill in the red parts and then turn black. Attach the newest W-9 form.
[0\_Pooling order response 2024.docx](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/uploads/short-url/yqz4jYxSpjFK22mB7quqe167w6i.docx) (13.4 KB)
[IRS form W-9 2024.pdf](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/uploads/short-url/8A6ODpNr6adrHnCyj2pcLmUwMZ2.pdf) (137.5 KB)
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### Author:  [@Bedrick](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bedrick)
#### Post date: [August 23, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/77060/4 "2024-08-23T20:01:14Z")
So, you decided not to have an attorney review it? Elaborate on why you feel “forced” to sign.
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### Author:  [@Bedrick](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bedrick)
#### Post date: [August 23, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/77060/5 "2024-08-23T20:06:10Z")
Mrs. Barnes, You said to G Brown that a normal royalty is 1/8. My attorney in Dallas said 25% is normal. What am I missing?
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### Author:  [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)
#### Post date: [August 23, 2024, 8:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/77060/6 "2024-08-23T20:33:52Z")
Minimum royalty by state varies. In OK, it is 12.5% (1/8th). Most of us mineral owners would rather have a higher royalty.
In OK, if a mineral owner cannot be found or refuses to lease, then the Oklahoma Corporation Commission will hold a hearing for “forced” pooling. That is what it is called. It allows all parties to end up with either a lease or a force pooling order. Slightly different in other states depending upon their statutes.
If you do not respond to a pooling order in OK in the 20 days after the order, then whatever the lowest royalty/bonus pair option on the pooling order will be assigned to non-responding folks on the list. It is often the 1/8th option.
Most folks in TX are used to 25% royalty offers. Not the case in OK.
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### Author:  [@Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Winblad)
#### Post date: [August 27, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/77060/7 "2024-08-27T14:19:39Z")
> [@Bedrick](#):
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> Elaborate on why you feel “forced” to sign.
You are not _forced_ to sign anything. However, if you do make a timely election for the 1/4th royalty, then you will be stuck with the 1/8th option.
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### Author:  [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)
#### Post date: [August 27, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/77060/8 "2024-08-27T22:47:23Z")
Richard probably meant that if you do **not** make a timely election, you will be stuck with the lowest royalty option (often 1/8th). I would much rather have the 1/4th option if offered.
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### Author:  [@system](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [November 20, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/77060/9 "2024-11-20T22:17:05Z")
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