Royalty Owners

Often a single well or lease will have multiple owners. A Division Order is created as soon as the title has been confirmed, the well has been drilled, and production has begun.  A Division Order is a written document that directs the distribution of proceeds from the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and/or natural gas liquids (“NGL”‘s).  Among other things, the Division Order describes the specific property involved with its legal description (usually Section, Township, and Range); it specifies the royalty or working interest of individual owners, their most current address, and the request of their signature with social security number (“SSN”) or tax-payer identification number (“TIN”).  Until the Division Order is signed, any funds will be placed in suspense.  Occasionally the Division Order is referred to as a division of interest.

On the Division Order, there is a line for the owner to include their TIN or SSN. Caerus needs this information to report payments to the IRS. If an owner does not wish to provide their TIN/SSN, there will be a withholding deduction of 24% as provided under IRS regulations.

Royalty owners can update their address directly on the Division Order by hand writing their new address and initialing next to the changes.  Caerus then mails two duplicate copies of the Division Order; one to be signed and returned to Caerus and one copy for the owner to retain for their own records.

Royalty checks are mailed and direct deposit are made on the 25th of each month. A check may arrive a few days later than usual due to postal delays. If you do not receive your direct deposit as expected or if your check is more than two weeks late, please contact the Revenue Department at (720) 880-6351 or Revenue@caerusoilandgas.com.

If you believe your check may be lost or stolen, you may request a stop payment by contacting the Revenue Department at (720) 880-6351 or Revenue@caerusoilandgas.com. Please provide your owner number and the month for which you are missing a check.

A common reason for not receiving a royalty check is that your account has not reached its “minimum pay” status. Caerus will not remit revenue to you until your account balance exceeds $50, or in October of each year, whichever comes first.

Occasionally, payments are held due to title matters that create uncertainty as to ownership of the mineral interest, such as notice of death, change of address, transfer of property, assignment of interest, or legal dispute. These types of held payments are commonly referred to as “suspense” or “legal suspense”. Payments due to suspense interest are accumulated and released when the matter affecting ownership has been resolved. Inquiries regarding suspense balances should be made in writing to Caerus’ Land Administration Department. See contacts for address.

The proportionate share of production from a well is calculated by the net acres you own/contribute to the spacing unit (that was established for the well) and then multiplied by the royalty rate provided in your lease.

For example, if you own/contribute 20 net acres in a 640 acre drilling and spacing unit and your lease provides for an 1/8th royalty rate, your interest is a 0.00390625 decimal interest (20/640 x 12.5%).

Please notify Caerus promptly of any changes in your mailing address. Please include your owner number, old address, and new address, including the zip code and social security number (at least last 4 digits) for verification.  This notice must be in writing with your signature or the signature of your appointed agent. For your protection, address changes will not be accepted by telephone. Please mail, fax, or email changes to our Land Administration Department along with the Change-of-Address-Form .

Send a copy of your marriage license, divorce decree, or other valid court document to Caerus.  Faxed and emailed documents are also accepted.

For Caerus to transfer ownership of interest we must be provided with legal documentation reflecting the conveyance of the interest in question. These documents may include, but are not limited to an assignment, deed, and/or properly probated estate documents. For additional information please contact our Land Administration Department.

Please contact Surface@caerusoilandgas.com.

If you have concerns regarding the condition or use of roads on your surface, please contact Surface@caerusoilandgas.com.

Please contact Surface@caerusoilandgas.com.

We take seriously and investigate all odor, dust, and noise concerns.  Please contact Surface@caerusoilandgas.com.

Caerus is one of the premier oil and gas producers in the Piceance and Uinta Basins.  We are interested in acquiring minerals and royalty interests in the areas in which we have operations. Buy selling directly to us, you will receive the maximum value from your minerals or royalty interest.

Yes, please contact the Ranch Manager, John Andrews, for information on available grazing leases at Ranch@caerusoilandgas.com.

All Caerus deeded lands are closed to the public, for inquiries on accessing Caerus Lands please contact John Andrews, Ranch Manager at Ranch@caerusoilandgas.com

All Caerus deeded lands are closed to the public for hunting, except for hunts guided by Caerus personnel.  To enquire about guided hunting on Caerus surface, please contact John Andrews, Ranch Manager at Ranch@caerusoilandgas.com

Please contact Revenue@caerusoilandgas.com.

To sign up for ACH/Direct Deposit, please click here: ACH-Form 1.

For other questions please contact Revenue@caerusoilandgas.com.

Caerus issued revenue checks are not negotiable after six months. If you did not present your check for payment within that time frame, we must re-issue the check. Please return the check to our Revenue Department  at 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202, and we will take the necessary steps to include this amount (with full detail) on your next available revenue check.

1099’s are mailed by January 31st.

Utah’s TC-675R’s are mailed by January 31^st.

Colorado’s DR21W’s are mailed by February 28th.

Contact jib@caerusoilandgas.com

Contact jib@caerusoilandgas.com

Invoices may be made by check to the following address:

Caerus Operating, LLC
PO Box 912621
Denver, CO 80291-2621

Invoices may also be made by ACH/wire.  Please contact Caerus at jib@caerusoilandgas.com for ACH/wire instructions.

ACH Form

Change of Address Form