Updating my mineral interest with county clerks question

Landman Discussion
1

The last time I updated my address with various county clerk offices, I included royalty interest details along with mineral interest details. Should I limit the the details to mineral interest only since royalty interest information can change often, and thus add redundancy and clutter?

Thanks-Arthur

2

I would just worry about the address and legal description. The main thing is that we are able to find you. A good Landman is going to know what you own if he's working the section.

3

I think the answer depends on the state in which your interests lie.

4

Oklahoma

Kitchen said:

I think the answer depends on the state in which your interests lie.
5

Ad valorem (property taxes) are not assessed on mineral rights in Oklahoma. There should be no need to update your address with the county unless you own surface property.

6

There is a need to update your address. Responsible mineral owners should do everything reasonable to keep current contact information of record. Even a lazy Landman can find a mineral owner that goes through the effort of putting their contact information of record.

7

Is there a specific form required to record the change of address?

8

Some counties offered their specific change of address forms but most of them only required an affidavit listing the mineral rights.

Kaye said:

Is there a specific form required to record the change of address?