Mineral rights in Carter County, Oklahoma
Carter County is a quieter corner of Oklahoma's mineral market, with 9 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 9
- Permits · 24 mo
- 2
- Rigs running
- 19,288
- Wells on record
- 21%
- Avg lease royalty
up 80% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Carter County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Mach Natural Resources LP | 2 |
| Coronado Energy Partners LLC | 2 |
| Continental Resources | 1 |
| Brookside Energy | 1 |
| Citation Oil & Gas | 1 |
What the record says
Carter County recorded 9 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 5 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (89% of recent permits, averaging 7,837-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Activity centers on the Ardmore basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 1,665 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 21% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Carter County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Carter County, Oklahoma?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Mach Natural Resources LP, Coronado Energy Partners LLC, Continental Resources. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Carter County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Carter County average about 21% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Carter County?
Start with the Carter 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.
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Buying in Carter County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.