How to Register with the Office of Mineral Resources

Basic Procedures

1. All applicants and prospective and current leaseholders of state mineral leases shall register certain information and proof of authorization to do business in the state of Louisiana with the Office of Mineral Resources and, thereafter, renew their registration by January 31 of each year. La. R.S. 30:125(B). Transfers or assignments of state mineral leases shall not be granted to prospective leaseholders that are not currently registered with the Office of Mineral Resources. La. R.S. 30:128(A).

2. Complete a Registration Form.

3. Attach a copy of the Louisiana Secretary of State “Detailed Record” webpage as follows:

   Entity	Certificate Required
   Corporation	Good Standing Status
   Limited Liability Company	Good Standing Status
   Partnership	Current Active Status
   Individual/Sole proprietorship	No Webpage Necessary

4. Submit form and copy of Louisiana Secretary of State “Detailed Record” webpage (if necessary) as follows:

   Physical Address	Mailing Address	Fax	E-mail
   617 N. 3rd St., 8th Fl. Baton Rouge, LA 70802	P.O. Box 2827 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2827	(225) 342-4527	LeasingSection@la.gov

Should you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Roberts at (225) 342-0893 or Rebecca.Roberts@la.gov.

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