Sell mineral rights in Ohio

Where Ohio mineral rights buyers are most active

Belmont, Monroe, Harrison, Guernsey, Carroll and Noble counties hold most Utica activity, with Jefferson and Columbiana counties to the north. Buyers focus on tracts inside producing units and units with permits filed.

Ohio's Dormant Mineral Act and title

Under Ohio's Dormant Mineral Act, severed mineral rights can be treated as abandoned and pass to the surface owner if there has been no qualifying activity for 20 years and the surface owner follows the notice process. Disputes over old severances are common, so buyers check title on Ohio mineral rights carefully before closing.

If you hold mineral rights separate from the surface, keep copies of your deed, any recorded claims to preserve the minerals, and your lease. They make title review faster.

What buyers check on Ohio mineral rights

Buyers look up wells and production through the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management and confirm your unit and decimal interest from your royalty statement. Deeds and leases are recorded with the county recorder.

How to get offers for Ohio mineral rights

Tell us your county and what you own. We send your request to up to 3 buyers who purchase in that part of Ohio. They review the public records and contact you with offers, and you choose whether to sell, sell part, or keep.

Last reviewed October 13, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Facts come from the official sources listed above; confirm anything that matters to your sale with a qualified professional.