# Mineral Rights Documents Explained | Buckhead
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> What a mineral deed, division order, purchase and sale agreement, and royalty check stub each look like and do — a plain-English guide for mineral owners.

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## Answer
The paperwork of mineral ownership comes down to a handful of documents — the mineral deed that conveys title, the division order that sets your decimal, the purchase and sale agreement that governs a sale, and the royalty check stub that reports your income — each of which does one specific job. Frequently asked questions What does a mineral deed look like? It names the grantor and grantee, gives a precise legal description of the land, states the exact interest conveyed, and specifies the warranty (general warranty vs. quitclaim). It is signed, notarized, and recorded in the county where the minerals sit. Is a division order a sale of my mineral rights? No. A division order confirms your decimal interest so the operator can pay you; it does not transfer ownership. Read it carefully and do not sign one that attempts to change your royalty rate or lease terms. What is a purchase and sale agreement for mineral rights? It is the contract that governs a sale — price, effective date, the interest sold, title representations, and closing terms. Ownership still transfers by a recorded mineral deed at closing; the PSA is the agreement that leads to it. Where can I get a sample mineral deed, and can I use it? Sample deeds are widely available and useful for understanding the parts, but they should be treated as educational only. Because mineral conveyances are governed by state real-property law and every tract differs, have an oil-and-gas attorney prepare or review any instrument you plan to sign. 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 Rights Documents: What Each One Is
  - The mineral deed
  - The division order
  - The purchase and sale agreement
  - The royalty check stub and 1099
  - A word on "sample" forms
  - Related reading
  - Frequently asked questions
  - Ready to Sell Your Mineral Rights?

## Related Pages
- [Mineral deed explained](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mineral-deed)
- [How to read a division order](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/how-to-read-a-division-order)
- [Purchase & sale agreement](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/purchase-and-sale-agreement)
- [Wellbore-only vs. full interest](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mineral-interest-vs-wellbore-royalty-interest)
- [Reading a royalty statement](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/reading-royalty-statement)
- [How to sell mineral rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/how-to-sell-mineral-rights)
- [Get a free written offer](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell)

## About Buckhead Energy
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