: Even if your deed is clear, rights may have been severed decades ago. You (or a professional) must trace the "chain of title" backāsometimes to the late 1800sāat the County Clerk's Office .
: If severed, the records will list the last known owner. You may need to use professional tools or "skip tracing" to find their current contact information. 2. Evaluate the Value
There is no standardized tool like Zillow for mineral rights; value fluctuates based on geological potential and commodity prices.
: Start by checking your current property deed for terms like "reservation," "oil and gas," or "mineral rights".
Before you can buy the rights, you must confirm that you don't already own them and identify who does.