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Royalty Oversight Brochure

 

Private Mineral Ownership| Rights and Ombudsman

If you are a royalty owner and need help getting in contact with a well operator or understanding royalty payments, please fill out the online request at www.ndda.nd.gov/royalty-oversight-program or call 

(701) 328-5110 and select option 1

or 

Email: royaltyoversight@nd.gov


Any additional information can be found under the 

ND Department of Agriculture – Divisions – Administrative Services – Royalty Oversight Program.

Royalty Oversight Program

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