You inherited a royalty check
A parent or relative left you a fraction of a well. The check is real money — but not enough to manage for decades. Selling turns it into a clean lump sum.
For mineral & royalty owners
That small royalty check may be worth a real lump sum.
Free estimate in 24 hours — no fees, no obligation, no pressure. We buy the small oil & gas royalty interests big buyers skip, and we handle every piece of paperwork. Cash by wire in about 3 weeks.
- Inherited a $50–$500 monthly check? It is often worth thousands as a one-time payment.
- Got a lowball letter in the mail? Compare it to an estimate based on your well’s actual production — not a form letter.
- Tired of the admin? Division orders, W-9s, 1099s, address changes — we take it all off your plate.
About 2 minutes. Your information is never sold or shared with third-party marketers.
Free royalty valuation
Tell us about your interest. We’ll email a clear estimate within 24 hours.
Who this is for
If any of these sound like you, you’re in the right place
We specialize in the small, inherited royalty interests that never make it onto a big buyer’s desk.
You got a mail offer you don’t trust
Mass mailers often use one fixed multiple for every well. Before you sign anything, get an independent estimate built from your well’s public production history.
You want the paperwork gone
Address changes, lost checks, tax forms, division-order updates. Once you sell, those headaches transfer with the interest — permanently.
What a small check can mean
Illustrative example — not a promise
Every well is different. This is one realistic case from our model on a mature conventional well, so you can see the order of magnitude.
A $120/month royalty on a long-lived conventional well
Shallow conventional profile, measured decline and shutdown risk from North Dakota public production data. Our process prices the interest, then makes a cash offer at a clear percentage of that value.
Mature conventional well
Public production history
Offer = 60% of fair value
Average monthly check
$120
Approx. annual income
$1,440
Illustrative cash offer
~$2,430
Example only. Your number depends on well age, decline, operator, and title. Request a free estimate for your specific interest — no cost, no commitment.
Simple process
How it works
Three steps. You stay in control the entire time.
1
Tell us about your royalty
Fill out the short form above. A recent royalty statement is optional but helps us identify the exact well faster.
2
Get your estimate in 24 hours
We look up public production history for your well and value your interest on real decline data — not a one-size-fits-all mail multiple.
3
Decide on your schedule
Like the number? We handle e-signature, online notary from home, and county recording. Wire typically lands about 3 weeks after you accept.
1.9M+
Monthly production observations in our decline dataset
23,758
Individual wells measured from public state records
24 hrs
Typical turnaround for your free written estimate
Why WellWorth
Built for small royalty owners — not corporations
The big buyers optimize for large packages. We built a clean process for the checks that fall through the cracks.
We buy what others ignore
Most buyers won’t touch royalties under $500 a month — the paperwork costs them more than the deal. Your $87 check gets treated like it matters. Because it does.
Your well, not a form letter
A steady 30-year-old well and a fast-declining new shale well are worth very different multiples. We price yours on its actual production record, published by your state.
No fees, ever
The estimate is free. If we make an offer and you accept, we pay all closing costs — notary, recording, everything. The price we quote is the amount wired to your account.
Plain English, no pressure
You get the estimated annual income of your royalty next to our number, in writing. Take your time. Talk to family. Change your mind within 7 days of signing — no penalty.
FAQ
Common questions
Straight answers before you fill out anything.
What exactly would I be selling?
Your mineral or royalty interest — the recorded property right that entitles you to the monthly check. Selling means future checks go to the buyer; you receive a lump sum today. You are not selling your home, surface land, or anything else you own.
Do my relatives who also get checks have to agree?
No. Inherited interests are separate property rights. You can sell your share on your own; theirs are unaffected.
How is the estimate calculated?
From your average check and your well’s public production history: how old it is, how fast production is declining, and how reliable the operator is. That is why a recent statement helps — it identifies the exact well.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. The estimate is free and there is no obligation. If a sale goes forward, we pay all transaction costs. The offer price is the amount you receive.
Is the estimate a binding offer?
No. It is a good-faith valuation range. A formal offer comes only after we verify title with the county, and any sale is completed in writing with full disclosures required by state law.
How long until I get paid if I accept?
Typically about three weeks after you accept: e-sign the deed, complete an online notary session from home, we record with the county, then wire the funds.
Which states do you work in?
Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, North Dakota, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. If your interest is elsewhere, still send the form — we’ll tell you honestly if we can help.
Will you pressure me to sell?
No. We do not use expiring “today only” offers, and we will not call you repeatedly. You get a written number, time to think, and a 7-day rescission window if you sign and change your mind.
Find out what your royalty is actually worth.
Free estimate in 24 hours. No fees. No obligation. No pressure.
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