# Inherited minerals

**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minerals/63593
**Category:** Saline County, IL
**Created:** [October 14, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minerals/63593 "2021-10-14T12:25:35Z")
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### Author: ![mclifton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mclifton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mclifton)
#### Post date: [October 14, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minerals/63593/1 "2021-10-14T12:25:35Z")

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I recently inherited mineral rights for 4.1 acres in Saline County. How could I find out who actually owns the land, if I’m wanting to sell them?

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### Author: ![Betsy\_Smith1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/user_avatar/www.mineralrightsforum.com/betsy_smith1/32/4075_2.png) [@Betsy\_Smith1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Betsy_Smith1)
#### Post date: [October 14, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minerals/63593/2 "2021-10-14T18:57:48Z")

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Did you find any info? I also inherited 42 acres of mineral rights. I have no idea what is going on with the drilling, etc. I live in Washington state. Betsy

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### Author: ![M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/user_avatar/www.mineralrightsforum.com/m_barnes/32/10942_2.png) [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minerals/63593/3 "2021-10-19T19:21:31Z")

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The surface acres are generally documented at the appraisal district office for the county. You would have to know the exact description location. They may have an online portal.  
You can sell the minerals to anyone who will buy them. Get legal help before signing anything.

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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: [October 19, 2021, 7:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minerals/63593/4 "2021-10-19T19:50:28Z")

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I don’t practice in Illinois, but I doubt that you would need the involvement of the surface owner in order for you to sell your minerals. That being said, the surface owner may have an interest in acquiring them. Hire an Illinois attorney prior to any transaction.

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### Author: ![system](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/uploads/db5755/original/3X/6/c/6c7c56608c843272ad6e3662ce9562a5956f173e.png) [@system](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [January 12, 2022, 12:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minerals/63593/5 "2022-01-12T12:26:06Z")

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