# Mineral Deed: What It Is and How It Conveys Minerals
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> A mineral deed is the recorded instrument that conveys ownership of the minerals under a tract of land. Here is what a mineral deed contains, how it differs from a royalty deed, and why the wording matters.

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## Answer
A mineral deed is a recorded legal instrument that conveys ownership of the minerals beneath a tract of land — including, unless limited, the rights to lease, develop, and receive bonus and royalty — from a grantor to a grantee. Frequently asked questions What is a mineral deed? A recorded instrument that conveys ownership of the minerals under a tract of land — including, unless limited, the rights to lease and to receive bonus and royalty. It transfers the mineral estate itself, permanently, unlike a lease. What is the difference between a mineral deed and a royalty deed? A mineral deed conveys the minerals and the power to lease them. A royalty deed conveys only a share of production revenue, with no leasing power, bonus, or control. The wording of each controls exactly what the grantee receives. Does a mineral deed have to be recorded? To protect the new owner and put the world on notice, yes — a mineral deed is signed, notarized, and recorded in the county where the minerals are located. Until it is recorded, the transfer is not complete against third parties. Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral and royalty interests? Yes — Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer of mineral, royalty, NPRI, and ORRI interests across the United States, producing or non-producing. Buckhead Energy makes a free written offer, pays the title and closing costs, and charges no broker commission.

## Page Outline
- Mineral Deed
  - What a mineral deed conveys
  - Why the exact wording matters
  - Mineral deeds when you buy, sell, or inherit
  - Related reading
  - Frequently asked questions
  - Ready to Sell Your Mineral Rights?

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- [How to prove you own mineral rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/how-to-prove-you-own-mineral-rights)
- [Mineral rights documents explained](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mineral-rights-documents-explained)
- [Types of mineral interests](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mineral-interests-types)

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