Aapl Form 640 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

The AAPL Form 640 is the official form for assigning oil and gas leases in Oklahoma. It transfers the assignor's rights, interests, and title in a lease to an assignee for a stated consideration. The form confirms that all rentals, royalties, and conditions are satisfied and that the lease interest is free from liens or adverse claims. Use our online tool to fill out the AAPL Form 640 without downloading any software. You can also access the Oklahoma Lease Agreement for related property documents.

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Aapl Form 640 PDF Details

The AAPL Form 640, also called the Assignment of Oil and Gas Leases Oklahoma Form, transfers rights, interests, and titles in oil and gas leases from one party to another. The form is published by the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) and is the standard instrument for lease assignments in Oklahoma.

Key provisions covered by the form include:

Party identification. The form requires the full legal names and addresses of both the assignor (the party transferring the lease) and the assignee (the party receiving it).

Lease description. It identifies the original lease, including the lessor name, execution date, recording book and page number, and the county of the leased land.

Land description. The specific parcels covered by the assignment are described using legal land descriptions, including section, township, and range details.

Consideration. The form records the sum paid for the assignment, which in Oklahoma is often stated as one dollar plus other valuable consideration.

Assignor warranty. The assignor certifies lawful ownership, freedom from liens or encumbrances, and that all rentals, royalties, and conditions under the original lease have been met.

Notarization. The document must be executed before a notary public to be legally valid and recordable with the county clerk.

After completing the AAPL Form 640, file it with the county clerk in the Oklahoma county where the leased land is located. If you need a related form, see the Oklahoma Lease Application or the Assignment of Mortgage form.

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AAPL FORM 640

ASSIGNMENT OF OIL AND GAS LEASES

OKLAHOMA FORM

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________,

hereinafter called Assignor, for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby assign, transfer, sell and convey unto _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________ hereinafter called Assignee, __________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________ interest in and to the Oil and Gas Lease dated ________________________ day

of_____________________________________, 20________ executed by ___________________________________________________________________,

as Lessor to _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________, as

Lessee, said Lease being recorded in Book ______________, Page ________________, in so far as said Lease covers the following described land in

_________________________________________ County, State of Oklahoma:

together with all the rights incident thereto, the personal property thereon, appurtenant thereto, or used or obtained in connection therewith.

For the same consideration, the Assignor covenants with the Assignee, its heirs, successors, legal representatives or assigns that the Assignor is the lawful owner of and has good title to the interest herein assigned in and to said Lease, estate, rights and property, free and clear from all liens, encumbrances or adverse claims, that said Lease is a valid and subsisting Lease on the lands above described and that all rentals and royalties due thereunder have been paid, and all conditions necessary to keep said Lease in full force and effect have been duly performed, and that the Assignor will warrant and forever defend same against all persons whomsoever, lawfully claiming or to claim said interest.

EXECUTED this _______________ day of _________________________, 20____________.

________________________________________________________

STATE OF

COUNTY OF

Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State on the __________ day of ________________________, 20_____,

personally appeared ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

to me known to be the identical person_____ who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that __________________ executed

the same as ______________ free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein set forth.

Given under my hand and seal of office the day and year last above written.

My commission expires ________________________________________________	_______________________________________________
	Notary Public

STATE OF

COUNTY OF

Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State on this ________ day of _______________________, 20_______,

personally appeared _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

to me known to be the identical person who subscribed the name of the maker thereof to the foregoing instrument as its ________________________________

President and acknowledged to me that _____________ executed the same as his free and voluntary act and deed and as the free and voluntary act and deed of

such corporation, for the uses and purposes therein set forth.

Given under my hand and seal of office the day and year last above written.

My commission expires _________________________________________________	_______________________________________________
	Notary Public

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What Is the AAPL Form 640 Used For?

The AAPL Form 640 is used to formally assign an oil and gas lease in Oklahoma from one party to another. It is the standard form adopted by the American Association of Professional Landmen. When an assignor transfers their interest in a leased parcel to an assignee, this form records the legal transfer of rights, titles, personal property on the land, and all related obligations. The assignment is binding once signed and notarized.

What Information Do You Need to Fill Out the AAPL Form 640?

Before completing the form, gather the following items:

Full legal name and mailing address of the assignor
Full legal name and mailing address of the assignee
Original lessor name and lease execution date
Recording book and page number for the original lease
Legal description of the land (section, township, range)
County in Oklahoma where the leased land is located
Stated consideration amount for the assignment

How Do You Complete the AAPL Form 640 Step by Step?

Identify the parties. Enter the full legal names of the assignor and assignee in the fields at the top of the form.
Describe the original lease. Fill in the original lessor name, lease date, and recording details including the book and page number.
Enter the land description. Provide the legal description of each parcel covered, including section, township, and range.
State the consideration. Record the amount paid for the assignment. Oklahoma commonly uses a nominal sum such as one dollar plus other valuable consideration.
Confirm the assignor warranty. The assignor certifies good title, that the lease is in full force, and that all rentals and royalties are current.
Sign before a notary. Both parties or their authorized representatives must sign in front of a notary public.
File with the county clerk. Submit the completed and notarized form to the county clerk in the county where the oil and gas lease is located.

For other property and lease documents you may need alongside the AAPL Form 640, explore the Oklahoma Lease Agreement or the Assignment of Benefits form on FormsPal.