Change of Ownership Information

Listed below are some common situations that result in either a change of ownership, or a change to owner status. The right column describes the document(s) required to effect the change. (There may be some differences in the requirements due to laws in particular jurisdictions.) All changes must be submitted in writing:

Chesapeake Energy Corporation
P.O. Box 18496
Oklahoma City, OK 73154-0496
Attn: Division Orders

SITUATION	A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED
ADDRESS OR BANK CHANGE	Submit change request in writing with your signature
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 a merger	Certificate of Merger including Tax ID
Appointment of Attorney-In-Fact	Copy of Power of Attorney
SALE OF AN 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 appropriate)
TRUSTS/PARTNERSHIPS: Trust or Partnership is created	Trust or Partnership Agreement and, if appropriate, 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 appropriate, recorded conveyances to beneficiary
Changes in Trustee	Instrument whereby the successor trustee was Appointed
JOINT TENANCY 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 Names and addresses of remaindermen
BANKRUPTCY: Chapter 11	Plan of Reorganization Order Confirming the Plan of Reorganization
Chapter 7	Recorded conveyance (as appropriate) Order Naming Trustee of Bankruptcy Estate

All payees are required to provide a social security, or tax identification number or Federal Law requires tax witholding.
All changes of ownership must be filed of record in the County/Parish where the property is located.
Laws of agency preclude 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.
Address changes cannot be handled by telephone. A written request is required.
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