Mineral rights and oil and gas in Virginia
Mineral deeds and leases, and state oil and gas well records.
Virginia Energy, Gas and Oil
The state agency that permits oil and gas wells and keeps well, production and operator records. Mineral deeds and leases themselves are recorded with the county.
About mineral rights and oil and gas
Mineral rights can be separated from the land and sold or leased on their own. Mineral deeds, oil and gas leases and royalty transfers are recorded with the county deeds office like any other deed, so the county records show who owns them. The state oil and gas regulator keeps well permits, production reports and operator records.