# How do I obtain proof of ownership

**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-obtain-proof-of-ownership/40012
**Category:** Ownership and Title
**Created:** [January 14, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-obtain-proof-of-ownership/40012 "2019-01-14T16:32:21Z")
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### Author: ![Dshaffer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/b5e925/32.png) [@Dshaffer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dshaffer)
#### Post date: [January 14, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-obtain-proof-of-ownership/40012/1 "2019-01-14T16:32:21Z")

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My grandmother died in 1992. The Oklahoma State Treasurer has notified me that she has unclaimed money for mineral right royalties. Aside from establishing that I am her heir, I also have to provide “proof of ownership” that she owned the rights. How can I get this?

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### Author: ![BBL](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/a9adbd/32.png) [@BBL](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/BBL)
#### Post date: [January 14, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-obtain-proof-of-ownership/40012/2 "2019-01-14T18:46:49Z")

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You’ll need the operator to provide an ownership report detailing your interest. Some operators are helpful, others not. If not, you may have to hire a landman to run title and prove ownership.

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### Author: ![Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/user_avatar/www.mineralrightsforum.com/richard_winblad/32/11511_2.png) [@Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Winblad)
#### Post date: [January 16, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-obtain-proof-of-ownership/40012/3 "2019-01-16T15:32:20Z")

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You can do research on your own online back to 1994. [Logan County Records](https://okcountyrecords.com/search/logan) I recommend using the advanced search feature. Proving your grandmother owned or was entitled to own is a first step. It is likely that a probate of your grandmother and your parents’ estates (if also deceased) will be needed to place title in the names of the heirs. This will ensure flow of future revenues. The Oklahoma Treasurer sometimes accepts affidavits but generally prefers probate orders.

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### Author: ![MRFAdmin\_SV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e0b2c6/32.png) [@MRFAdmin\_SV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRFAdmin_SV)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-obtain-proof-of-ownership/40012/4 "2025-01-11T19:30:54Z")

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