Severed Mineral Interest

Colorado State Statute 39-1-104.5 provides a level of proof of mineral ownership of the severed mineral interest that this office requires to maintain the severed mineral interest on the tax roll. Historically, many of these accounts were created with insufficient documentation at the request of the severed mineral owner.

If you wish to keep your severed mineral interest on the tax roll, we will require a signed affidavit of proof of ownership signed by an Attorney, a Title Insurance Company, or a Title Insurance Agent authorized to do business in the State of Colorado.

A signed affidavit will verify in writing that a complete patent to present title search has been conducted to support the claimed severed mineral interest and providing reference to all recorded documents establishing the mineral interest ownership. The affidavit must include the following:

• owner name and address
• legal description
• severed mineral interest fraction or percentage
• net mineral acreage contained in the severed interest

This signed affidavit by an Attorney, a title insurance company, or a title insurance agent authorized to do business in the State of Colorado will be required by the Assessor’s Office prior to placing a severed mineral interest back on the tax roll.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Casey Lawrence – Mineral Clerk
clawrence@garfield-county.com
970-945-9134 Ext. 2525