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How do I file a statement of claim for my mineral interest?
These instructions refer to the filing form that can be found at the following link:
https://www.dmr.nd.gov/oilgas/statementclaim.pdf
STATEMENT OF CLAIM FILING INSTRUCTIONS: Fill in the county name in the space provided. The legal description of the real estate should be entered on the form in the blank space provided just under the first paragraph. Enter the name and addresses of all making the claim in the space provided in the center of the page on the left side of the form. If additional space is needed use the backside of the form. The form must be signed by all those making the claim on the owner lines of the form.
Note: All signing the form must sign in front of a notary public. Please do not enter any information in the box that is reserved for recording information or additional fees may apply. When complete; mail the form to the County Recorders Office in the County where the real estate is located. Enclose a check made out to the County Recorder for $10.00 unless the backside of the document has been used, if so an additional $3.00 page fee is needed. Also if you have listed more than 5 sections of land you will need to include $1.00 for each additional section listed after the first 5 sections.