Mineral Rights Search Reports in Massachusetts

A mineral rights search is a highly specialized search that identifies any mineral rights that may have been separated from a property deed. This involves researching historical ownership of the property, within a selected timeframe, to locate any separation of gas, oil, water, or other mineral rights from the property ownership. This is not uncommon on mineral rich lands for which those minerals are in high demand or low supply. Preparation of a mineral rights report is complex and typically takes 7 to 15 business days to complete, but time will vary depending on county records access, abstract complexity, and search period (date back to). Search periods usually range from 20 to 50 years back. Massachusetts Title provides certified mineral rights abstract reports in Massachusetts counties, which are completed by certified title abstractors and lists: Prices vary based on: