Property Ownership
A Washington property owner wants to sell the mineral rights to their property separately. This is accomplished by:
AA court order only
BA deed that specifically conveys only the mineral rights, severing them from the surface rights✓ Correct
CAn amendment to the property's zoning designation
DFiling with the Department of Natural Resources
Explanation
Mineral rights can be severed from surface rights in Washington by executing a deed that specifically transfers only the mineral rights while retaining (or separately conveying) the surface rights. The severed mineral rights are then a separate property interest.
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