Direct buyer — no brokers, no middlemen, no fees
Yes — you can sell your Michigan mineral rights, and American Royalty Buyers buys them directly: mineral rights, royalties, NPRI, ORRI, and non-operated working interests across 54 Michigan counties, producing or non-producing, including inherited and fractional interests. A free, written, no-obligation valuation typically arrives within five business days — no brokers, no fees, no commissions.
American Royalty Buyers acquires mineral rights and royalties throughout Michigan. We provide fair market valuations and quick closings for mineral rights owners across the state.
Comparing companies that buy mineral rights? See how direct buyers, brokers, and royalty buyers differ before you accept any offer.
The Michigan EGLE Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division (Supervisor of Wells) regulates well permitting and production. Michigan EGLE, Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division
Michigan levies a severance tax of 6.6% of gross value on oil and 5% on gas (4% for CO2 enhanced recovery), in lieu of most other state and local taxes on the production. MCL 205.303 (Act 48 of 1929)
Michigan has compulsory pooling under Part 615: the Supervisor of Wells may order pooling on just and reasonable terms, and a compulsorily pooled owner receives a cost-free 1/8 royalty. MCL 324.61501 et seq.; §324.61513
Michigan HAS a Dormant Minerals Act applying only to severed oil and gas interests: they revert to the surface owner after 20 years unless a drilling permit, production, transfer, or notice of claim occurs within the period. MCL 554.291 et seq. (Act 42 of 1963; 20-year clock)
General information sourced to statute, not legal advice; laws change, so confirm current Michigan law with the linked source or a qualified attorney.
Yes. American Royalty Buyers is a direct buyer of Michigan mineral rights, royalties, NPRI, ORRI, and non-operated working interests — producing or non-producing, including inherited or complex title. ARB actively buys in 54 Michigan counties.
Submit your information through our valuation form or call (817) 778-9532. ARB delivers a written, no-obligation offer — typically within five business days — handles all title and closing work at no cost to you, and pays by wire at closing. There are no fees or commissions.
It depends on your net mineral acres, whether the acreage is producing, the formations and operators beneath it, and current commodity prices — there is no single per-acre price. The reliable way to learn your number is a free, no-obligation valuation built from your specific Michigan acreage, which ARB provides with the reasoning explained.
No. ARB is a direct buyer — there are no fees, commissions, or deductions. The offer amount is what you receive, and ARB covers title research, curative work, and closing costs.
From inquiry to closing typically takes four to six weeks. You receive a no-obligation offer within about five business days, then ARB handles title and curative work before funding your lump-sum payment by wire.
Do not sign or return anything right away. First, confirm exactly what you own — your net mineral acres, royalty decimal, and which wells or units are involved. Second, verify the buyer: check whether they are a direct buyer or a broker who intends to flip the deal, and read the purchase agreement for the effective date and any deductions. Third, get at least one competing written offer so you have something to measure the first one against. Unsolicited offers on Michigan minerals are often opening bids rather than best-and-final, and a second valuation from American Royalty Buyers is free and carries no obligation to sell.
Unsolicited letters and calls offering to buy Michigan mineral rights are common, and the first number is rarely the best one. Before you sign anything: read the offer carefully, confirm exactly what you own, verify who the buyer is, and get a second written offer to compare against. ARB will give you one at no cost and with no obligation to sell.