J-W Operating Company operates wells and properties for various working interest owners. J-W Operating Company is responsible for royalty check distribution for some or all of these working interest owners. It is imperative our owner’s information is correct and up to date. However, it is the owner’s responsibility to notify J-W Operating Company when changes occur. (i.e. change of address, change of ownership, a death, etc.)

The majority of inquiries we receive specifically address transfers of interest and address changes. Address changes are usually implemented the day we receive written notice. Transfers of interest are analyzed for appropriate documentation before we can implement the transfer in our system. Due to the high volume of transfers and the time required for title and account analysis, it could take up to 30 days before completion of transfer.

Listed below are some common situations that results in either a change of ownership or a change to owner status. The right column describes the document(s) required to effect the change. Due to varying state laws there might be times when additional information is required. All changes must be submitted in writing to:

J-W Operating Company
Attn: Owner Relations
P. O. Box 226406
Dallas, TX 75222-6406

SITUATION	A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED:
Address Change	Submit change request in writing with your signature. Click here for Form.
Name Changes
An individual’s name changes due to marriage, divorce, etc.	Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree reinstating maiden name or other document affecting name change
Company or corporation changes its name	Certificate of Name Change including Tax ID
Company or corporation's name changes due to merger	Certificate of Merger including Tax ID
Appointment of Attorney-in-Fact	Copy of Power of Attorney
Sale Of Interest	Conveyance filed of record in the county/parish in which the property is located
Ownership Change Due To Divorce	Complete Divorce Decree including Settlement Agreement, recorded conveyances (if applicable)
Trust/Partnerships
Trust or Partnership is created	Trust or Partnership Agreement and, if applicable, recorded document conveying the interest in a property to a Trust or Partnership
Trust or Partnership is terminated	Dissolution of Trust or Partnership and, if applicable, recorded conveyances to beneficiary
Changes in Trustee	Instrument whereby the successor trustee was Appointed
Joint Tenacy And One Dies	Death Certificate of Joint Tenant
Estate Proceedings
Owner died with a Will (testate) and probate proceedings are to be conducted in the state where the property is located	Death Certificate Order Admitting Will to Probate Letters Testamentary Last Will and Testament Evidence debts and taxes have been paid Final Decree of Distribution or Judgment of Possession
Owner died with a Will (testate) and probate proceedings are to be conducted in a state other than the state where the property is located	Death Certificate Last Will and Testament Letters Testamentary Order Admitting Will to Probate Final Decree of Distribution or Judgment of Possession Evidence debts and taxes have been paid Documentation of ancillary probate proceedings opened in all affected states or Affidavit of Heirship
Owner died without a Will (intestate) (Laws of Descent and Distribution will apply as relevant)	Death Certificate Letters of Administration Affidavit of Heirship Evidence debts and taxes have been paid Life Tenant’s Death Certificate Name and Addresses if Remaindermen

• All changes of ownership must be filed or recorded in the County/Parish where the property is located.
• Address changes cannot be handled by telephone. A written request is required. Click here for a copy of the Change of Address Form.
• The law of agency prevents us from providing forms for conveying real property interests. However, you may contact an attorney, Legal Aid Society, or your local Bar Association for assistance in handling these matters.
• Retain your check details for future reference.