Mineral rights in Delaware County, Ohio
Delaware County is a quieter corner of Ohio's mineral market, with 6 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 6
- Permits · 24 mo
- 401
- Wells on record
up 200% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Delaware County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Mfc Drilling INC | 4 |
| R C Poling CO INC | 1 |
| J-N-J Oil LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Delaware County recorded 6 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 2 in the prior 24 months.
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Delaware County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Delaware County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Mfc Drilling INC, R C Poling CO INC, J-N-J Oil LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Delaware County?
Start with the Delaware County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
Buying in Delaware County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.