
Required documents to list mineral rights
At US Mineral Exchange, our goal is simple: help you sell your mineral rights for the best possible price. One of the keys to success is preparation.
While we handle the heavy lifting to market your property, some key documents are needed early in the process. Taking time to gather this paperwork can make a significant difference in your final sale price.

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Garrett Phelan
CEO of US Mineral Exchange with over 27 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. For nearly two decades, he has helped individuals, families, trusts, and non-profits navigate the complexities of mineral and royalty rights to achieve the highest sale prices.
Widely recognized as an industry expert, with an unwavering commitment to a client-first philosophy and extensive industry knowledge, he has been featured in Hart Energy, Yahoo Finance, and the Permian Basin Petroleum Association magazine.
Taking the offer in hand
One of the most common mistakes mineral owners make is accepting the first offer they receive. We understand—gathering documents feels like an extra hurdle. But it’s worth it.
We consistently help mineral owners sell mineral rights for the highest market value possible. It will always be easier to just accept the offer you currently have in hand. However, you will be leaving thousands of dollars on the table that you could have made by working with US Mineral Exchange.
Required documents
What we need depends on the current status of your property. Here’s a breakdown:
If You’re Receiving Royalty Income
Check Stubs/Revenue Statements – We need full statements—not just images of the checks. These include well names, production details, revenue interest, and other key info. If you don’t have these on hand, contact your operator or log into their online portal. Contact us if you need help!
Any Existing Offers –If you’ve received written offers, include those. If we can’t beat the best one, you don’t pay us—so it’s risk-free to compare.
If You’re Leased but Not Producing
Full Lease Agreement – Include all pages and any amendments. If you don’t have an active lease, a proposed or expired one still helps.
Order for Payment or Similar Backup – Provide any documentation that shows the total lease bonus paid and price per acre. Bank statements, order for payment, or letters of agreement are all useful.
Any Existing Offers – Please provide your written offers with your check stubs. If you have any existing offers, we have to get you a better price or we don’t get paid. This makes listing a risk-free way to ensure you have the best offer in hand.
If You’re Non-Leased and Non-Producing:
Mineral Deed or Proof ownership – Send a copy of the mineral deed or conveyance document that shows how you acquired the property. Without proof of what you own there is no way for us to effectively market the property.
Any Existing Offers – Please provide your written offers with your check stubs. If you have any existing offers, we have to get you a better price or we don’t get paid. This makes listing a risk-free way to ensure you have the best offer in hand.
Note: We rarely list non-leased, non-producing properties unless there’s a recent lease, a strong offer (usually $50,000+), or high potential value. If you’re unsure, contact us—we’ll point you in the right direction.
Examples of required documents to list
Below are examples of the documents needed to list your mineral rights. While some variation is normal, these samples will help you understand what to look for. If you’re gathering documents now, click below to view examples of acceptable check stubs, lease agreements, and other required items.
We’ve also included a section labeled “NOT Check Stubs” to show examples of statements that do not include the details we need. If your check stub only shows a payment amount without well-level details, it won’t be sufficient.
Where to get these documents
In some cases you may not have held onto the check stub details or lease agreement. If you are missing documentation, below is how to obtain the necessary documentation to sell mineral rights.
Check Stubs/Revenue Statements: Start by contacting the operator who pays your royalties, even if you receive payments via direct deposit. Most operators now provide online portals where you can log in and download full statement details. If you don’t have an account, ask their owner relations department for assistance in accessing your past check stub detail
Lease Agreement: Reach out to the company that originally leased your mineral rights. If you’re unsure who that was, check your bank statements around the time you received a lease bonus. The company listed as the sender of that payment is typically the lessee. You can then contact them directly to request a full copy of the signed lease agreement and any amendments.
Order for Payment: This document shows how much you were paid per acre and the total payment received when you signed your lease. If you didn’t save this originally, the company that leased your minerals should be able to provide it. Again, if you’re unsure which company that was, refer to your bank records and trace the lease payment back to its source.
Mineral Deed: If your property is non-producing and not currently leased, a copy of your mineral deed will be required to prove ownership. To get this, contact the county clerk’s office in the county where your minerals are located. They can provide a recorded copy for a small fee. If you inherited the rights and no formal deed was ever recorded, other legal documents—such as a will, trust, or probate order—may be acceptable. We can help determine what will work in your specific case.
Where to send the required documents
The fastest way to send documents is by email or the form on this page. You can also fax or mail copies (not originals).
Email to: [email protected]
Fax to: 888-645-7011
You can mail documentation to our address below. Please note that we do not return documentation that is mailed. You will need to send us copies and retain your original documents. You can mail documents to:
US Mineral Exchange
2448 East 81st Street, Suite 2046
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137
Need Help?
If you’re unsure about what to send, just share what you have. Our team will review your documents and tell you what’s missing. We know this part isn’t fun—but it’s key to getting the best offer.
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The more information you can provide about your property the better! We can give you a better idea about the value of selling mineral rights if you provide more information. The most important thing we need is for you to answer the questions and provide your state and county.
If you have the required documents to list, providing those is extremely helpful!
Absolutely not! When you inquire at US Mineral Exchange we will not be putting any pressure on you to sell. We will help answer any questions you have whether you are interested in selling or not.
At US Mineral Exchange, we take privacy very seriously. We will NEVER sell your information or use it without your consent. When you send us documentation or tell us about your property, that information does not go outside our company without your consent. Even when you list a property for sale on our website, we strictly control who has access to the information about your listing so that only legitimate buyers will be able to see property details.
Many mineral owners make the mistake of getting an offer and quickly selling. They then accept an offer far below market value because they felt pressure to sell. There is nearly always a better price available.
Imagine you were selling a home. Would you get the best price from a random person who walks up and makes you an offer? No way! Now imagine you list the home on the MLS where thousands of potential buyers know your house is for sale. The key to getting the best price is competition. Our guide to selling mineral rights explains everything.
The reason that so many mineral owners decide to sell mineral rights at US Mineral Exchange is access to our large network of mineral rights buyers. Our goal is to help you get top dollar for selling mineral rights by getting your property in front of a huge audience of buyers. This allows buyers to compete against one another which ensures you get fair market value for selling mineral rights.
There are absolutely no cost to list your property. When you locate a buyer by listing your property with us, we are paid a commission directly by the buyers closing agent. This means you never have any out of pocket expenses ever. We only get paid if we can get you a better price than the current offer you have in hand.

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Download our free mineral rights guide now! Learn more about your mineral rights.