The oil gas company is telling us there a missing deed how do I find it
You need more information about the “missing” deed. Is there a recorded deed which you need to find in the deed records and then send to the oil company? Then you need to research the deed records in the state and county where the property is located. Or is this a non-existent deed which has caused a gap in the chain of title? For example, the minerals were in the name of Great-grandfather John and later claimed by Daughter Mary and there is no deed or probate to prove the transfer of title from John to Mary. You may need to consult an attorney about the requirements for the state where the minerals are located. If John’s estate was probated somewhere else, then it may be a easy as filing the probate in the Texas county. There are additional steps and requirements in other states. If there is no probate, then there will be other methods to cure the title. For example, you may need to file the appropriate affidavits to trace the title down to you. Ask the oil company for the portion of the title opinion which spells out the details of what is missing.
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Ask for the title requirements from the division order analyst. It sounds as though there is a missing link in the chain of title. This is probably due to an unprobated estate. Depending upon your state you may need a probate or an heirship affidavit. You will probably need an attorney in the state where the minerals are located to assist you.
Richard Winblad