Owners &
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Payments
Q.

When will I get my check?

A.

Royalty checks are issued on the 15th of each month.  Owners are offered two payment options – Paper checks which are sent via USPS mail on the 15th of each month or Direct Deposit Form which guarantees that the funds are deposited by the 17th of each month and a statement is sent via email on the 15th of each month.

Q.

Can I get my royalty payments via Direct Deposit?

A.

Yes, please complete the Direct Deposit Form. You have the option of printing and mailing the form to us or simply emailing it to us at revenue@jaybeeoil.com.  Please note that a VOID check must be submitted and an e-mail address is required for statements being sent

Q.

What address was my check mailed to?

A.

Checks are mailed to the address you’ve most recently submitted to our office.  Keeping us updated is of the utmost importance.

Q.

How can I change my address?

A.

Please complete a Change of Address Form.  You have the option of printing and mailing the form to us or simply email it to us at owners@jaybeeoil.com.

Q.

What is Energylink?

A.

Energylink is an online tool enabling owners to:

  • Receive your statements in a timely and efficient way
  • Gain immediate, online access to your information - from anywhere and anytime
  • View and print PDFs for free
  • Receive same day email notifications when an Operator sends to you
  • Locate your Operator's contact information
  • Easily access historical data

Want to learn more about how to get around the EnergyLink site? Click here to watch a short training video.

Once logged in visit the Online Help for further assistance.

Q.

How do I Login to Energylink?

A.

You can Login by visiting energylink.com.  A full Tutorial can be found here.

You should have received a letter with your login credentials, but if not, you can email revenue@jaybeeoil.com to receive your registration notice/login info.

General
Q.

What is considered a recorded document?

A.

ALL documents that transfer or convey any interests in land, minerals, royalties, or oil and gas leases that are the basis for payments from oil and gas well(s) MUST first be filed of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of the County where the interest is located, and certified copies furnished to us before the transfer of ownership can be processed in our records. For corporations, partnerships, trusts, and limited liability companies where the change of ownership is requested due to merger, dissolution, or name change, then appropriate documentation or certificates evidencing such changes MUST first be filed of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of the County where the interest is located or with the West Virginia Secretary of State, and certified copies furnished to us before the change can be processed on our records. If submitting documents via email, the document certification must be legible in the scanned file being emailed.

If you need assistance with any documentation, please contact an attorney before contacting Jay-Bee.

Please send all documentation via mail or email to owners@jaybeeoil.com

Q.

How do I sell my interest?

A.

You can reach out to info@jaybeeoil.com to discuss the sale of your mineral interest.

Q.

How do I change ownership into my name for an interest that I have purchased?

A.

If you receive a full or partial conveyance of an interest, you will need to provide a copy of the recorded deed, assignment or other conveyance document recorded in the county and state where the interest is located, along with an executed W9 form.

If the copy you provide is not recorded, Jay-Bee will place any payments in suspense until a recorded document is received.

Please send all documentation via mail or email to owners@jaybeeoil.com

Q.

What if I have changed my trust (creation, dissolution, etc)?

A.

Creating, changing, or terminating of Trust:

When a trust is created you will need to furnish Jay-Bee with a copy of the Trust Agreement and the recorded conveyance of interests into the Trust.

When a Trust is terminated you need to furnish the instrument of Dissolution with original signatures and interests related to the mineral interest and the recorded conveyance to beneficiaries or partners.

When a trust is changed due to death: you will need to furnish Jay-Bee with a copy of the Trust Agreement, death certificate, and document appointing successor Trustee(s).

When a trust is changed due to resignation: you will need to furnish Jay-Bee with a copy of the Trust Agreement, recorded document stating resignation of current Trustee, and appointing successor Trustee(s).

If the change results in a different taxpayer identification number (SSN or FEIN) being used by the royalty recipient, you must also submit an executed W9 form with the new number and recipient.

Please send all documentation via mail or email to owners@jaybeeoil.com

Q.

What if I have changed my corporation, partnership or Limited Liability company?

A.

Must Provide a copy of the documentation implementing the change (certificate of name change, certificate of merger, other West Virginia Secretary of State documentation, etc.)

If the change results in a different taxpayer identification number (SSN or FEIN) being used by the royalty recipient, you must also submit an executed W9 form with the new number and recipient.

Please send all documentation via mail or email to owners@jaybeeoil.com

Q.

What if a mineral owner passes away with a will (Testate)?

A.

The executor of the estate must provide copies of:

  • Entire probated and recorded will including any codicils
  • Recorded estate administration documentation (appointment, appraisement, accounting, settlement, etc.)
  • Trust document (if applicable)
  • Death certificate
  • Names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers for all beneficiaries under the will, including executed W9 forms for all beneficiaries listed

Please send all documentation via mail or email to owners@jaybeeoil.com

Q.

What if a mineral owner passes away without a will (Intestate)?

A.

Must provide copies of:

  • Recorded estate administration documentation (appointment, appraisement, accounting, settlement, etc.)
  • Recorded affidavit of heirship
  • Death certificate
  • Names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers for all heirs, including executed W9 forms for all heirs listed

Please send all documentation via mail or email to owners@jaybeeoil.com

Q.

What if a nonresident mineral owner passes away with or without a will?

A.

Must provide copies of:

  • Recorded, out-of-state estate administration documentation
  • Recorded West Virginia ancillary administration of West Virginia real estate without appointment documentation (affidavit, notice, certification of completion, etc.); OR documentation noted above for the death of an owner with or without a will in West Virginia
  • Death certificate
  • Names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers for all heirs, including executed W9 forms for all heirs listed

Please send all documentation via mail or email to owners@jaybeeoil.com

Q.

How does a mineral owner appoint or change a Guardian, Conservator, Attorney-in-Fact or Agent?

A.

Must provide a copy of:

  • Order appointing or changing a guardian or conservator
  • Recorded power of attorney
  • The agency agreement

If the change results in a different taxpayer identification number (SSN or FEIN) being used by the royalty recipient, you must also submit an executed W9 form with the new number and recipient.

Please send all documentation via mail or email to owners@jaybeeoil.com

Q.

What if a mineral owner gets a divorce?

A.

Must provide a copy of divorce decree including any settlement agreement.

Please send all documentation via mail or email to owners@jaybeeoil.com

Q.

What if there is an Automatic Conveyance Upon Death (Joint Owners with Right of Survivorship and Life Estates)?

A.

Must Provide a copy of:

  • Death certificate
  • Recorded document setting forth the automatic conveyance

Please send all documentation via mail or email to owners@jaybeeoil.com

Q.

What information do I need for taxes?

A.

Please consult with a tax professional to understand what information is needed for taxes. If additional check stub information is required, you can find this information on EnergyLink.

This list is not exhaustive or all-inclusive. You may be asked to provide additional documentation. If you have a situation or circumstance not covered above, please contact Owner Relations to discuss what documentation will be required to transfer the mineral interest in Jay-Bee’s records. Please note that Jay-Bee cannot provide you legal advice and can only confirm if the documentation you have will be sufficient to finalize the transfer in its records.

Forms

Please return filled out forms by mail or email: owners@jaybeeoil.com
Jay-Bee Production Co.
23 Eganfuskee St, Suite 126
Jupiter, FL 33477

W-9 Form

How do I provide my tax ID ?
Download

Affidavit of Heirship

What form can I use if I inherit property?
Download

Change of Address

How do I change my mailing address?
Download

Direct Deposit

What if I don't want checks in the mail?
Download

Get in Touch

Please send us a message, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Your Owner number can be found at the top left corner of your check stub or Revenue Statement.

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