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Royalty Owners

Vital Energy has an expert team ready to assist our owners. Contact information is below, but you also might find everything you need on this page. Scroll down to see Change of Ownership information and forms that you can print, fill out and return to us. Please note that our forms are general and provided as a nonspecific service. This site does not provide legal advice, nor intends to. Below we’ve also answered owners’ most Frequently Asked Questions.

If you still have questions related to working, revenue, or royalty interests, please contact the Division Order Department at:

Vital Energy
2628 Hwy 36 S, PMB 283
Brenham, TX 77833
(918) 513-4570
(Select Option 2 for Division Orders)
OwnerRelations@VitalEnergy.com

Royalty Owners

Vital Energy has an expert team ready to assist our owners. Contact information is below, but you also might find everything you need on this page. Scroll down to see Change of Ownership information and forms that you can print, fill out and return to us. Please note that our forms are general and provided as a nonspecific service. This site does not provide legal advice, nor intends to. Below we’ve also answered owners’ most Frequently Asked Questions.

If you still have questions related to working, revenue, or royalty interests, please contact the Division Order Department at:

Vital Energy
2628 Hwy 36 S, PMB 293
Brenham, TX 77833
(918) 513-4570
(Select Option 2 for Division Orders)
OwnerRelations@VitalEnergy.com

Change of Ownership

To assist you in making changes to your account, below we have listed situations that result in a change of ownership. Next to the situation we have listed the documentation that is required in order to make the change.

All change requests must be submitted in writing to:

Vital Energy
2628 Hwy 36 S, PMB 283
Brenham, TX 77833
(918) 513-4570
(Select Option 2 for Owner Relations)
OwnerRelations@VitalEnergy.com

Change of Ownership

To assist you in making changes to your account, below we have listed situations that result in a change of ownership. Next to the situation we have listed the documentation that is required in order to make the change.

All change requests must be submitted in writing to:

Vital Energy
2628 Hwy 36 S, PMB 293
Brenham, TX 77833
(918) 513-4570
(Select Option 2 for Owner Relations)
OwnerRelations@VitalEnergy.com

Situation Copy of the following document is required
Address Change Submit request in writing with your signature.

Change of Address
Name Change Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree reinstating maiden name or other legal documentation of name change
Company Name Change Certificate of Name Change including tax I.D.
Company Name Change Due to Merger Certificate of Merger including tax I.D.
Appointment of Attorney-In-Fact Copy of Power of Attorney
Sale of Interest Conveyance filed of record in the County where the property is located
Ownership Change Due to Divorce Complete Divorce Decree including Settlement Agreement and recorded conveyances (if appropriate)
Trust or Partnership is Created Trust or Partnership Agreement and the document conveying the interest in a property to a Trust or Partnership recorded in the County where the property is located
Trust or Partnership is Terminated Dissolution of Trust or Partnership and if appropriate recorded conveyance to the beneficiary
Changes in Trustee Instrument by which the Successor Trustee was appointed
Joint Tenancy with Death of One Tenant Death Certificate of Deceased Tenant along with recorded Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant.

Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant
Estate Proceeding:
Owner died with a Will (testate) and probate proceedings are to be conducted in the state where the property is located		 Death Certificate, Last Will and Testament, Order Admitting Will to Probate, Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, Evidence Debts and Taxes have been paid, Final Decree of Distribution or Judgment of Possession, listing of current mailing addresses for heirs, Documentation of Ancillary Probate Proceedings opened in all affected states and recorded in the County where the property is located or Proof of Death & Heirship
Owner died with a Will (testate) and probate proceedings are to be conducted in a state other than the state where the property is located Death Certificate, Last Will and Testament, Order Admitting Will to Probate, Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, Evidence Debts and Taxes have been paid, Final Decree of Distribution or Judgment of Possession, listing of current mailing addresses for heirs, Documentation of Ancillary Probate Proceedings opened in all affected states and recorded in the County where the property is located or Proof of Death & Heirship
Owner died without a Will (intestate) and the Estate will not be probated. Laws of Descent and Distribution will apply as relevant Death Certificate, Proof of Death & Heirship – prepared by a disinterested party, executed before a notary public & recorded in County where the property is located

Proof of Death & Heirship
Life Estate – Death Life Tenant’s Death Certificate Names and Addresses of Remaindermen
Bankruptcy – Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization Order confirming Plan of Reorganization
Bankruptcy – Chapter 7 Recorded Conveyance (as appropriate) and Order Naming Trustee
Situation Copy of the following document is required
Address Change Submit request in writing with your signature.

Change of Address
Name Change Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree reinstating maiden name or other legal documentation of name change
Company Name Change Certificate of Name Change including tax I.D.
Company Name Change Due to Merger Certificate of Merger including tax I.D.
Appointment of Attorney-In-Fact Copy of Power of Attorney
Sale of Interest Conveyance filed of record in the County where the property is located
Ownership Change Due to Divorce Complete Divorce Decree including Settlement Agreement and recorded conveyances (if appropriate)
Trust or Partnership is Created Trust or Partnership Agreement and the document conveying the interest in a property to a Trust or Partnership recorded in the County where the property is located
Trust or Partnership is Terminated Dissolution of Trust or Partnership and if appropriate recorded conveyance to the beneficiary
Changes in Trustee Instrument by which the Successor Trustee was appointed
Joint Tenancy with Death of One Tenant Death Certificate of Deceased Tenant along with recorded Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant.

Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant
Estate Proceeding:
Owner died with a Will (testate) and probate proceedings are to be conducted in the state where the property is located		 Death Certificate, Last Will and Testament, Order Admitting Will to Probate, Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, Evidence Debts and Taxes have been paid, Final Decree of Distribution or Judgment of Possession, listing of current mailing addresses for heirs, Documentation of Ancillary Probate Proceedings opened in all affected states and recorded in the County where the property is located or Proof of Death & Heirship
Owner died with a Will (testate) and probate proceedings are to be conducted in a state other than the state where the property is located Death Certificate, Last Will and Testament, Order Admitting Will to Probate, Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, Evidence Debts and Taxes have been paid, Final Decree of Distribution or Judgment of Possession, listing of current mailing addresses for heirs, Documentation of Ancillary Probate Proceedings opened in all affected states and recorded in the County where the property is located or Proof of Death & Heirship
Owner died without a Will (intestate) and the Estate will not be probated. Laws of Descent and Distribution will apply as relevant Death Certificate, Proof of Death & Heirship – prepared by a disinterested party, executed before a notary public & recorded in County where the property is located

Proof of Death & Heirship
Life Estate – Death Life Tenant’s Death Certificate Names and Addresses of Remaindermen
Bankruptcy – Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization Order confirming Plan of Reorganization
Bankruptcy – Chapter 7 Recorded Conveyance (as appropriate) and Order Naming Trustee

The information contained herein is of a general nature and is intended only as a nonspecific service to royalty owners, working interest owners and other interested persons. This site does not, nor is it intended, to provide legal advice to its users. You should consult your lawyer for legal advice. The law differs in each legal jurisdiction and may be interpreted or applied differently depending on your location or situation. The information or use of any documents provided on this website is not a substitute for the advice of your lawyer.

While we have attempted to ensure that the information contained on this website has been obtained from reliable sources, Vital Energy is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information in this site is provided “as is,” with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

The information contained herein is of a general nature and is intended only as a nonspecific service to royalty owners, working interest owners and other interested persons. This site does not, nor is it intended, to provide legal advice to its users. You should consult your lawyer for legal advice. The law differs in each legal jurisdiction and may be interpreted or applied differently depending on your location or situation. The information or use of any documents provided on this website is not a substitute for the advice of your lawyer.

While we have attempted to ensure that the information contained on this website has been obtained from reliable sources, Vital Energy is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information in this site is provided “as is,” with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Owner FAQ

Please visit the “Change of Ownership” section of our website. There you will find information on how to make changes to your account, including change of address, death of payee, and sale of interest.

You have been assigned an exclusive owner number to distinguish you from Vital Energy’s other interest owners. Please include your owner number when communicating with Vital Energy.

Checks are mailed monthly provided your account has reached the minimum pay status.

The most common reason is because your account has not reached the minimum pay status. Vital Energy remits revenue once your balance exceeds $100. Should you prefer to receive revenue of $25 or more, please request in writing.

Occasionally, payments are held due to uncertainty as to ownership, such as notice of death, assignment of interest, unknown address or legal dispute. Payments due are released when the matter affecting ownership has been resolved.

1009s are issued on or before January 31 of the following taxable year. When January 31 falls on a weekend, they may be issued the next ensuing Monday.

Vital Energy has partnered with PNC Bank and FIS Integrated Payables to streamline Vital’s ACH and check payments. You may have received a letter from FIS Integrated Payables that details how to enroll in their ACH direct deposit program. The letter provides a unique Registration Code and asks you to visit a FIS Integrated Payables enrollment URL if you wish to enroll in direct deposit. Please contact the FIS Integrated Payables support team at (877) 330-4950 or agp.jax.vendorenrollment@fisglobal.com if you did not receive a letter and wish to enroll in direct deposit. Please have your current email address, mailing address, phone number, and Owner Number available at time of inquiry.

If you have received ACH payments from Vital Energy in the past but have not completed the new registration process with FIS, you will receive paper checks until registration is complete. Vital Energy will not share any current ACH information with any institution, so it is imperative that you register and enroll directly with FIS Integrated Payables. Please contact the FIS Integrated Payables support team at (877) 330-4950 or agp.jax.vendorenrollment@fisglobal.com if you did not receive a letter and wish to enroll in direct deposit. Please have your current email address, mailing address, phone number, and Owner Number available at time of inquiry.

If you have begun the registration process with FIS and need further assistance with registering for direct deposit, please contact the FIS Integrated Payables support team at 877.330.4950 or agp.jax.vendorenrollment@fisglobal.com.

If you wish to receive a paper check, no action will be needed other than continuing to keep your mailing address current. If you need to update your mailing address, please complete, and return a Change of Address form to Owner Relations at ownerrelations@vitalenergy.com. The fillable form can be found on our website under the “Change of Ownership” section.

 

Vital Energy processes ownership transfers in the order that they are received. We have a team dedicated to this process that works diligently to complete these requests in a timely fashion.

Vital Energy will suspend revenue only upon written request at the time of notification.

Backup Withholding

Federal Law requires you to furnish your Social Security or Tax Identification Number via an executed W-9 form. Failure to comply will result in 24% tax withholding and will not be refundable by Vital Energy, Inc.