Does anyone have a legitimate website to verify mineral interests in Hopkins County Texas? I have found several websites that offer the service but not sure if they are legitimate. I know how to go to Hopkins county appraisal district for surface ownership but don’t know a county website for mineral interest. My wife has interest in a property with219.86 acres and we think she also has the mineral interest in the adjacent 50 acres. Any help would be appreciated.
You can try www.TexasFile.com for a quick look. If she has additional acres, the documents would need to have been filed in the county where the minerals are located. Documents would be a deed, probate, sale/purchase, etc. If the documents were not properly filed, it can take some legwork to find out.
I’m wondering if there is a similar website you could recommend in Ohio?
I am not aware of one in Ohio. Title documents are supposed to be filed in the counties where the minerals are located. Probates are often an issue since they might be filed correctly in the county where the deceased lived, but if there are minerals listed, then a copy is supposed to be filed in every county. Folks are not always aware of that issue.
I appreciate the info. Thanks!
If you feel the interests have value, hire a landman for the review so you get better information.