Free, no-obligation estimates
Find Out What Your Mineral Rights Are Worth
A calm, education-first resource for mineral and royalty owners. We help you understand your value with zero pressure. We do not buy minerals, and there is never any obligation to sell.
- Built for people who inherited rights and feel unsure
- Plain English, no jargon, no hard sell
- Your details stay private and are never sold
Where are your mineral rights?
No cost, no obligation. Your details stay private.
By submitting, you agree we may contact you about your request. We never sell your information. See our Privacy Policy.
Education first
We explain, we do not pressure
Not a buyer
We never purchase your minerals
Private
Your information is never sold
How it works
Three simple steps, no documents required to start, and no pressure at any point.
Tell us the basics
Answer a few short questions about where your minerals are and what you own. It takes about two minutes, and there are no documents required to start.
We review your details
We look at your location, acreage, and royalty status against current activity in your area to estimate what your interest may be worth.
You get a clear picture
You receive a no-pressure estimate and plain-English context. Then you decide what to do next, on your own timeline. Keeping your minerals is always an option.
Mineral rights by state
Value depends heavily on where your minerals are. Start with your state to see the basins and counties that drive value.
Texas
Texas produces more oil and gas than any other state, which means owners here often hold valuable rights, even small acreage positions.
See Texas guide →Oklahoma
Oklahoma has a long oil and gas history and several active plays, so even older family mineral interests can still carry real value.
See Oklahoma guide →New Mexico
Southeast New Mexico sits over the Delaware Basin, part of the Permian, and is one of the most sought-after oil regions in the country.
See New Mexico guide →North Dakota
North Dakota's Bakken and Three Forks formations turned the state into a major oil producer, and many owners hold valuable royalty interests.
See North Dakota guide →Pennsylvania
Southwestern Pennsylvania sits over the Marcellus and Utica shales, two of the largest natural gas plays in the United States.
See Pennsylvania guide →Colorado
Colorado's DJ Basin, centered on Weld County, is a major oil and gas region, and the Piceance Basin adds significant natural gas on the Western Slope.
See Colorado guide →How this site works (the honest version)
We believe you deserve to know exactly how a free service like this stays free. Here it is in plain English. Mineral Value HQ is an education-first resource. We are not a buyer, and we do not purchase mineral rights.
When you request a valuation, we may connect you with a reputable mineral buyer or professional from our network if, and only if, you want to explore selling. If that connection leads to a deal, we may earn a referral fee from that company. You never pay us anything, and the fee does not come out of your pocket.
That means our incentives are simple to understand. We would rather help you understand your value honestly, even if you decide to keep your minerals, than push you toward a sale that is not right for you. A trustworthy reputation is worth far more to us than any single transaction.
You can read the full details on our how we make money page. We wrote it precisely because this niche has too many sites that hide the ball.
Helpful guides
Plain-English answers to the questions owners ask most.
Getting Started
I Inherited Mineral Rights: A Complete First Steps Guide
A calm, step-by-step guide for anyone who just inherited mineral rights and feels unsure where to begin.
Legal & Probate
How to Transfer Inherited Mineral Rights Through Probate
How probate works for mineral rights, what an affidavit of heirship is, and how to clear title so checks reach you.
Getting Started
What Is a Division Order? (Plain English Explanation)
A clear explanation of division orders, what they confirm, what to check, and what they do not change about your ownership.
Valuation
Should I Sell My Mineral Rights or Keep Them?
A balanced look at the trade-offs between keeping your royalties and taking a lump sum, with no pressure either way.
Frequently asked questions
Is this really free?
Yes. Requesting a valuation costs you nothing, and there is no obligation to sell. Our goal is to help you understand what you own before you make any decision.
Do you buy mineral rights?
No. We are an education-first resource, not a buyer. We help you understand your value. If you choose to sell, you stay in control of who you deal with and when.
What information do you need from me?
Just the basics to start: the state and county your minerals are in, roughly how much you own, whether you receive royalty checks, and how to reach you. If you are unsure of any detail, you can leave it blank.
Will I get pressured to sell?
No. There is no hard sell here. Many people request a valuation simply to understand what they have, then decide to keep their minerals. That is completely fine.
What if I just inherited mineral rights and feel lost?
You are in the right place. Start with our first steps guide, take your time, and request a free estimate whenever you are ready. There is no rush and no wrong question.
Ready to find out what you have?
It takes about two minutes. No documents, no cost, and no pressure to sell.
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