Royalty Owners

Listed in the Royalty Information section are some common situations that result in either a change of ownership or a change to owner status. Due to laws in various jurisdictions, requirements may differ.

*** All changes must be submitted in writing. ***

Plains Exploration & Production Company
700 Milam, Suite 3100
Houston, TX 77002
Attention: Property Administration
or Fax to 713.579.6611

If you have any questions or problems please call the Inquiry Line: 866.797.5669.

SITUATION FOR CHANGE		DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Address Change		Written request only or use Address Change option on this website
Individual Name Change		Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree or other document effecting the Name Change
Company or Corporate Name Change		Certificate of Name Change Including Tax Id Number
Company or Corporate Name Change Due to a Merger		Certificate of Merger Including Tax ID Number
Appointment of Attorney-In-Fact		Copy of Power of Attorney
Ownership Change Due to Sale of Interest		Recorded copy of Conveyance (filed of record in county/parish where property is located)
Ownership Change Due to Divorce		Recorded copy of Divorce Decree including Settlement Agreement
Trusts/Partnerships Created		Trust or Partnership Agreement and, if applicable, recorded document conveying the interest into the Trust or Partnership
Trust/Partnerships Terminated		Dissolution of Trust or Partnership and, if applicable, recorded document into the beneficiary
Change In Trustee		Document reflecting the Successor Appointed Trustee
Estate Proceedings (Testate)		Owner died with a Will (Testate) Death Certificate Last Will & Testament Letters Testamentary Order Admitting Will to Probate Evidence debts and taxes have been paid Final Decree of Distribution A list of the legal names, current addresses and social security numbers of the heirs
Estate Proceedings (Intestate)		Owner died without a Will (Intestate) Death Certificate Letters of Administration Affidavit of Heirship Evidence debts and taxes have been paid
Joint Tenancy and One Dies		Death Certificate of Joint Tenant
Bankruptcy: Chapter 7		Recorded Conveyance Order Naming Trustee of Bankruptcy Estate
Chapter 11		Plan of Reorganization Order Confirming Plan of Reorganization
Depository Bank		Provide written notification to PXP or fill out the Direct Deposit Form

Remember:

• All payees are required to provide their social security/tax identification number in order to avoid federal tax withholding.
• All changes of ownership must be filed of record in the county/parish where the property is located.
• Address changes cannot be handled by telephone.
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