Texas Railroad Commission Form P-12 is the Certificate of Pooling Authority, the form an oil and gas operator files when it combines two or more separate tracts of land into a single pooled drilling or production unit. You file it with the Railroad Commission of Texas any time you pool tracts to get a drilling permit, file completion paperwork, or reform a pooled unit, and it must travel with a certified plat that maps out every tract.
The form looks short, but it carries weight. A single wrong acre count, a missing drill-site asterisk, or an unchecked interest box can stall your drilling permit, void your completion filing, or expose you to a false-statement penalty under Section 91.143 of the Texas Natural Resources Code. The Railroad Commission processes tens of thousands of drilling permits each year, and pooled-unit filings ride along with a large share of them, so getting the P-12 right is part of routine life for Texas operators.
Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- 📋 What Form P-12 is, who must file it, and the Statewide Rules 31, 38, and 40 that govern it
- 🗂️ Every document and number you must gather before you open the form
- ✍️ A line-by-line walkthrough of all 11 boxes plus the tract table and certification block
- 🧮 Three full filled-out examples for drilling permits, completions, and unleased-interest units
- ⚠️ The field-level mistakes that get P-12 filings kicked back and how to avoid each one
What Form P-12 Is and Who Must File It
Form P-12, the Certificate of Pooling Authority, is the document that tells the Railroad Commission of Texas you have the legal right to combine separate tracts into one pooled unit for oil and gas operations. The current version is Revised 05/2001, so confirm the revision date in the lower corner before you file to be sure you are using the form hosted on the official RRC forms page. The form is administered by the agency’s Oil and Gas Division out of its Austin office.
You must file a P-12 when two or more tracts are pooled to form a unit for any of three reasons: to obtain a drilling permit, to file completion paperwork, or to reform a pooled unit under Rule 38(d)(3). The rule is plain in the form’s own instructions, which reference Statewide Rules 31, 38, and 40. If you are drilling on a single, undivided tract with one lease, you do not need a P-12 at all.
The form ties directly to other filings. It rides with the Form W-1 drilling permit application at the permitting stage, and it rides with the W-2 (oil completion), G-1 (gas completion), or similar completion reports later. The agency that receives it is the Railroad Commission; the statute behind it is the Texas Natural Resources Code; the deadline is set by whatever permit or completion filing it accompanies; and the penalty for a false certificate flows from Section 91.143.
A quick word on the agency name. The Railroad Commission of Texas no longer regulates railroads. Despite the name, it is the state’s primary oil and gas regulator, and it has been since the 1930s. Operators, landmen, and regulatory staff are the typical filers, and most file electronically through the RRC Online System.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Pooling several tracts means pulling data from several leases, plats, and prior filings. Gather everything below before you open the form, because a blank or guessed field is the fastest way to a rejected unit. Missing one item often forces you to refile the whole certificate and re-attach the plat.
- Certified plat of the pooled unit. This map outlines every tract and labels each with a tract identifier; without it, the Commission will not accept the P-12.
- Your P-5 Organization Report number. You cannot operate or file in Texas without a current P-5 on file; an expired P-5 blocks the whole filing.
- Operator name exactly as registered. The name must match your P-5 record, or the system will flag a mismatch.
- RRC District Number. Texas is split into districts; the wrong district routes your filing to the wrong office and delays review.
- Field name(s) or “All Fields.” You need the target field for a completion, or the list of fields for a drilling permit.
- Lease/ID number, well number, and API number (if assigned). These link the unit to a specific well and lease record.
- Acreage for every individual tract. You need each tract’s acres so the total reconciles in Box 11.
- Pooled unit name and county. The unit name must match the plat and the well records.
- Interest status for each tract. Know whether any tract holds an unleased or non-pooled interest so you can check the right box.
A useful habit is to lay your certified plat next to the blank P-12 before you type anything. Every tract identifier you write on the form must match a labeled outline on the plat, so working from the plat first prevents the most common reconciliation errors.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The official Form P-12 lives on the Railroad Commission’s Oil and Gas Forms page, and the fillable PDF is the version you should use. Always download a fresh copy rather than reusing an old saved file, because the Commission updates forms without broad notice, and an outdated form can be rejected.
You have two practical ways to access and complete it. The first is the fillable PDF, which you open in Adobe Acrobat or Reader, type into directly, and print or save. The second, and the standard route today, is the RRC Online System, where authorized operators attach the P-12 and certified plat as part of an electronic drilling permit (W-1) or completion filing.
To use the online system, your company must be set up with RRC Online access tied to your P-5 number. If you do not yet have a login, you request one through the Commission’s online registration, which connects your filings to your organization record. Landmen and consultants often file on an operator’s behalf using that operator’s credentials.
When you file by mail instead, send the original to the Oil and Gas Division at P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967. Keep a stamped or scanned copy for your records, since the P-12 is your proof that the unit was certified.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form P-12 Line by Line
The P-12 has eleven numbered boxes across the top, a tract table in the middle, and a certification block at the bottom. Fill the boxes in order, complete one table row per tract, then sign. Use the exact box numbers and labels printed on the form, and type sample entries in a clear, consistent format.
Box 1: Field Name(s)
This box asks which oil or gas field the pooled unit produces from or targets. How you answer depends on why you are filing. For a drilling permit, instruction #4 tells you to list all applicable fields separately or enter All Fields if the certificate covers every field requested on the Form W-1; for a completion, instruction #5 tells you to enter the single applicable field name for that completion.
For example, an operator named Permian Crest Operating filing a gas completion writes SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) in Box 1. A nuance: field names in Texas are formal and specific, so copy the exact field name from your permit or the Commission’s field records rather than a nickname.
A common mistake here is entering a generic label like Oil Field or leaving it blank on a completion filing. The direct consequence is that the Commission cannot match the unit to the correct field rules, which holds up the completion. A misconception is that “All Fields” works for completions too; it does not, because a completion always reports into one named field.
Box 2: Lease/ID Number (if assigned)
This box asks for the lease or identification number the Commission has assigned to your lease, if one exists. You answer by entering the assigned number exactly as it appears in your RRC records, and you leave it blank only when no number has been assigned yet, which is common for a brand-new drilling permit.
For example, Permian Crest Operating filing a completion enters its assigned gas lease number 26458. A nuance: a brand-new well being permitted often has no lease number, so an empty Box 2 at the permit stage is normal and expected.
A common mistake is inventing or guessing a number to fill the space. The consequence is that the filing attaches to the wrong lease record or none at all, scrambling production reporting later. A misconception is that this number is the same as the API number; it is not, because the API is a separate well identifier in Box 8.
Box 3: RRC District Number
This box asks which Railroad Commission district the unit sits in. You answer with the correct district number, which you confirm from the Commission’s district maps based on the county where the unit is located.
For example, a unit in Midland County falls in District 08, so the filer enters 08. A nuance: a few counties straddle district lines, so verify the district by the actual surface location of the unit, not just the county name.
A common mistake is copying a district number from an unrelated project in a nearby county. The consequence is that the filing routes to the wrong district office and sits unreviewed. A misconception is that the district is optional on a pooled filing; it is required, because the Commission organizes oil and gas oversight by district.
Box 4: Operator Name
This box asks for the legal name of the operator responsible for the unit. You answer by entering the operator’s name exactly as it appears on the company’s P-5 Organization Report, including any “LLC,” “Inc.,” or “Operating” in the registered name.
For example, the filer enters Permian Crest Operating, LLC to match its P-5 record. A nuance: if your company recently changed its name or merged, file the P-5 update first so the names line up.
A common mistake is using a “doing business as” name or an old company name. The consequence is a name mismatch that the system flags, stopping the filing until corrected. A misconception is that a minor spelling difference is harmless; the Commission cross-checks the name against the P-5, so even small differences cause holds.
Box 5: Operator P-5 Number
This box asks for the six-digit operator number assigned to you when you filed your P-5 Organization Report. You answer by entering that number exactly, with no spaces or extra characters.
For example, Permian Crest Operating, LLC enters its P-5 number 652187. A nuance: your P-5 must be current and your financial assurance in place, or the number will not validate even if it is correct.
A common mistake is transposing two digits of the P-5 number. The consequence is that the filing cannot be tied to your active organization record, which blocks acceptance. A misconception is that the P-5 number changes per well or per lease; it does not, because it identifies the company, not the project.
Box 6: Well Number
This box asks for the well number assigned to the well that the pooled unit serves. You answer by entering the operator-assigned well number, formatted the same way it appears on your W-1 or completion report.
For example, the filer enters 1H for the first horizontal well on the unit. A nuance: on a multi-well pooled unit you file the P-12 tied to the specific well number on the permit or completion in question.
A common mistake is leaving Box 6 blank or using a placeholder. The consequence is that the certificate cannot attach to the correct well, which breaks the link between the unit and the permit. A misconception is that the well number is assigned by the Commission; in fact, the operator assigns it, subject to the agency’s naming conventions.
Box 7: Pooled Unit Name
This box asks for the name you have given the pooled unit. You answer by entering the unit name exactly as it appears on the certified plat and in your lease and pooling documents.
For example, the filer enters CREST 41 UNIT. A nuance: the unit name on the form, the plat, and the well records all must read the same, or the Commission cannot tie the pieces together.
A common mistake is using slightly different unit names across the form and the plat. The consequence is a rejected filing because the documents do not reconcile. A misconception is that the unit name is informal; it is a controlling identifier, because the Commission tracks the unit by that name across filings.
Box 8: API Number
This box asks for the American Petroleum Institute number, the unique well identifier, if one has been assigned. You answer by entering the full API number in its standard format, and you leave it blank only if no API number exists yet.
For example, the filer enters 42-329-34567 for a Midland County well. A nuance: the Texas API number begins with state code 42, then the three-digit county code, then the unique well digits, so confirm each segment.
A common mistake is entering the wrong county segment in the API number. The consequence is that the filing links to a well in the wrong county, corrupting the record. A misconception is that the API is the same as the lease number; it is a separate, well-level identifier distinct from Box 2.
Box 9: Purpose of Filing
This box asks why you are filing the P-12, and it offers two checkboxes: Drilling Permit (W-1) and Completion Report. You answer by checking the single box that matches your current filing, and your choice drives how you complete Box 1.
For example, an operator pooling tracts for a new well checks Drilling Permit (W-1). A nuance: if you are pooling at the permit stage, you check the W-1 box even though the well is not yet drilled.
A common mistake is checking both boxes or neither. The consequence is that the Commission cannot tell which filing the certificate supports, which delays processing. A misconception is that one P-12 covers both the permit and the later completion; you file a fresh P-12 for the completion stage with its own box checked.
Box 10: County
This box asks for the Texas county where the pooled unit is located. You answer by entering the full county name, spelled out, that matches the surface location of the unit and the API county code.
For example, the filer enters Midland. A nuance: if the unit crosses a county line, file based on the Commission’s guidance for cross-county units and make sure the plat shows the split.
A common mistake is naming the county where the company’s office sits rather than where the unit is. The consequence is a mismatch with the district and API records, stalling review. A misconception is that the county is just informational; it drives district routing and the API county code, so it must be exact.
Box 11: Total Acres in Pooled Unit
This box asks for the total number of acres in the entire pooled unit. You answer by adding the acres of every individual tract listed in the tract table, because instruction #7 states the total in Box 11 should equal the total of all acres in the individual tracts listed.
For example, a unit with tracts of 320, 160, and 160 acres shows 640 in Box 11. A nuance: enter acres consistently to the same decimal precision used on your plat and leases to avoid rounding gaps.
A common mistake is a Box 11 total that does not match the sum of the tract rows. The consequence is an arithmetic flag that almost always triggers a rejection or a request for correction. A misconception is that small rounding differences are ignored; the Commission reconciles the total against the rows, so even a one-acre gap draws scrutiny.
The Tract Table: Description of Individual Tracts
Below the numbered boxes sits the table titled DESCRIPTION OF INDIVIDUAL TRACTS CONTAINED WITHIN THE POOLED UNIT. It has columns for the Tract/Plat Identifier, the Tract Name, the Acres in Tract, and two checkbox columns under Indicate Undivided Interests labeled Unleased and Non-Pooled. You complete one row per tract in the unit, working straight from the certified plat.
Start with the Tract/Plat Identifier. Per instruction #2, the certified plat designates each tract with an outline and a tract identifier, and the identifier on the plat must correspond to the identifier on the certificate. So if the plat labels a tract Tract 1, you write Tract 1 in this column. Per instruction #6, you mark the drill-site tract with an asterisk to the left of its identifier, so the drill-site row reads *Tract 1.
Next, enter the Tract Name and the Acres in Tract for each row. The tract name usually reflects the lease or landowner name, and the acres must match the figure used on your plat. Then handle the interest columns: per instruction #3, if within an individual tract a non-pooled or unleased interest exists, you check the appropriate box for Unleased or Non-Pooled. For example, Permian Crest lists *Tract 1, Hollis Ranch, 320 acres, then Tract 2, Vega Estate, 160 acres with the Unleased box checked because part of that tract is not under lease.
The most damaging table mistake is forgetting the drill-site asterisk or skipping an interest checkbox. The consequence of a missing asterisk is that the Commission cannot identify which tract holds the well, and the consequence of an unchecked interest box is a misrepresentation of the unit’s ownership that can void the certificate. A widespread misconception is that the interest boxes apply to the whole unit; they apply tract by tract, so you evaluate each row on its own.
The Certification Block: Signature, Name, Title, and Date
The bottom of the form is the certification, where you declare under penalties prescribed pursuant to the Sec. 91.143, Texas Natural Resources Code that you are authorized to make the statements and that the information is true, correct, and complete. You complete the Signature, Print Name, Title, E-mail (if available), Date, and Phone fields. Only a person authorized to bind the operator should sign.
For example, Dana Reyes, the operator’s regulatory manager, signs, prints her name as DANA REYES, enters the title Regulatory Manager, the date 06/01/2026, her email, and a direct phone number. A nuance: an electronic filing through the RRC Online System captures the certification digitally, but the same authorization rule applies to whoever submits it.
A common mistake is having an unauthorized staffer or outside vendor sign without authority. The consequence is that the certificate is invalid and the filer risks a false-statement penalty under Section 91.143. A misconception is that the certification is a formality; it is a sworn legal statement, and false information can carry civil and criminal exposure under the Natural Resources Code.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
The three fact patterns below show how different operators complete the same form. Each follows one named filer through the key boxes and tract rows so you can see how the entries change with the purpose of filing.
Scenario 1 — Drilling permit for a new pooled unit (Carlos Mendez, Lone Star Minerals Operating)
| Form Section | What Carlos Enters |
|---|---|
| Box 1 Field Name(s) | All Fields (pooling for a W-1 permit covering all requested fields) |
| Box 3 RRC District Number | 08 |
| Box 4 Operator Name | Lone Star Minerals Operating, LLC |
| Box 5 Operator P-5 Number | 418902 |
| Box 6 Well Number | 1H |
| Box 7 Pooled Unit Name | MENDEZ 22 UNIT |
| Box 9 Purpose of Filing | ☑ Drilling Permit (W-1) |
| Box 10 County | Reagan |
| Tract Row 1 (drill site) | *Tract 1, Mendez Family, 400 acres |
| Tract Row 2 | Tract 2, Caldwell Lease, 240 acres |
| Box 11 Total Acres | 640 |
Scenario 2 — Gas completion on an existing pooled unit (Priya Nair, Basin Edge Energy)
| Form Section | What Priya Enters |
|---|---|
| Box 1 Field Name(s) | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) (single field for the completion) |
| Box 2 Lease/ID Number | 31775 |
| Box 5 Operator P-5 Number | 509331 |
| Box 6 Well Number | 3H |
| Box 7 Pooled Unit Name | EDGE 14 UNIT |
| Box 8 API Number | 42-383-41902 |
| Box 9 Purpose of Filing | ☑ Completion Report |
| Box 10 County | Upton |
| Tract Rows | *Tract 1, Nair Ranch, 320 acres; Tract 2, Holt Tract, 320 acres |
| Box 11 Total Acres | 640 |
Scenario 3 — Pooled unit with an unleased and a non-pooled interest (Marcus Webb, Caprock Operating)
| Form Section | What Marcus Enters |
|---|---|
| Box 1 Field Name(s) | WOLFCAMP |
| Box 4 Operator Name | Caprock Operating, Inc. |
| Box 5 Operator P-5 Number | 276540 |
| Box 7 Pooled Unit Name | WEBB 7 UNIT |
| Box 9 Purpose of Filing | ☑ Drilling Permit (W-1) |
| Box 10 County | Howard |
| Tract Row 1 (drill site) | *Tract 1, Webb Ranch, 300 acres (no box checked) |
| Tract Row 2 | Tract 2, Owens Estate, 200 acres — Unleased box checked |
| Tract Row 3 | Tract 3, Diaz Heirs, 140 acres — Non-Pooled box checked |
| Box 11 Total Acres | 640 |
How to File the Completed Form
Form P-12 never travels alone; it files together with the permit or completion paperwork it supports, plus the certified plat. The Commission lists two main channels, and you should keep proof of whichever you use.
RRC Online System (electronic). This is the standard route for most operators. You log in to the RRC Online System with your P-5-linked credentials, attach the completed P-12 and the certified plat to your W-1 drilling permit or your completion filing, and submit. There is no separate fee for the P-12 itself, though the underlying W-1 drilling permit carries a fee based on total depth, payable by the system’s accepted electronic methods. Online filings are processed faster than paper, and your proof of filing is the system confirmation and tracking number.
Mail (paper). When you file on paper, send the original P-12 and certified plat to the Oil and Gas Division at P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, along with the related W-1 and its fee check payable to the Railroad Commission of Texas. For permitting, you also send a copy of the form and plat to the appropriate District Office. Mail processing takes longer, so keep a stamped copy as your proof of filing.
One filing rule deserves emphasis. The Commission’s guidance says that if a single P-12 needs multiple pages you may combine those pages into one file, but you must never combine the P-12s for different pooled units into one document. Each pooled unit gets its own separate certificate and plat.
What Happens After You File
After you submit, the Railroad Commission reviews the P-12 against its attachments. Staff confirm that the tract identifiers on the form match the labeled outlines on the certified plat, that the drill-site tract is marked, that the interest boxes are consistent, and that the Box 11 total reconciles with the tract rows.
If everything matches, the pooled unit is recognized, and the certificate supports the W-1 permit approval or the acceptance of your completion report. Your unit then becomes part of the official well and lease record, and later filings such as production reports reference it. The certificate stays in the Commission’s records as proof that you certified your pooling authority.
If something does not reconcile, the Commission issues a deficiency notice or rejects the filing, and you must correct and refile. Because the P-12 rides with a permit or completion, a P-12 problem can hold up the entire package, which is why operators double-check the acreage math and the plat match before submitting.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
Each error below maps to a specific field or rule, and each one can stall or void your filing.
- Forgetting the drill-site asterisk. Without the * by the drill-site tract identifier, the Commission cannot tell which tract holds the well, which delays review.
- Box 11 total not matching tract rows. A total that does not equal the sum of the tracts triggers an arithmetic flag and a likely rejection.
- Leaving an interest box unchecked. Skipping the Unleased or Non-Pooled box where it applies misstates ownership and can void the certificate.
- Tract identifiers that do not match the plat. Mismatched labels between the form and the certified plat break reconciliation and stop processing.
- Wrong purpose box in Box 9. Checking both or neither leaves the Commission unable to tell which filing the certificate supports.
- Using “All Fields” on a completion. A completion must name one field in Box 1, so “All Fields” causes a field-rule mismatch.
- Operator name not matching the P-5. A name that differs from the P-5 record flags a mismatch and holds the filing.
- Transposed P-5 number in Box 5. A wrong digit means the filing cannot tie to your active organization record.
- Wrong RRC district in Box 3. An incorrect district routes the filing to the wrong office, where it sits unreviewed.
- Combining P-12s for different units. Merging certificates for separate pooled units into one file violates filing guidance and gets rejected.
- Missing certified plat. Filing the P-12 without the plat means the Commission cannot accept the unit at all.
- Unauthorized signer. A certification signed by someone without authority is invalid and risks a Section 91.143 penalty.
Do’s and Don’ts
These quick rules keep your certificate clean and your unit recognized.
Do’s
- Do work from the certified plat first, because every tract identifier must match a labeled outline on the plat.
- Do mark the drill-site tract with an asterisk, since the Commission relies on it to locate the well.
- Do reconcile Box 11 to the tract rows, because the totals are cross-checked.
- Do use your operator name exactly as on the P-5, so the name validates.
- Do check the correct interest box per tract, because ownership status is evaluated row by row.
- Do keep your proof of filing, whether an online confirmation or a stamped copy.
Don’ts
- Don’t combine P-12s for different units, because each unit needs its own certificate and plat.
- Don’t guess a lease, P-5, or API number, since a wrong number links the filing to the wrong record.
- Don’t enter “All Fields” on a completion, because completions report into one named field.
- Don’t let an unauthorized person sign, as it invalidates the certificate.
- Don’t reuse an old saved form, since the Commission may have updated it.
- Don’t skip the district number, because it routes your filing for review.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Operators can complete the P-12 in-house or hand it to a regulatory consultant or landman. The trade-offs depend on the complexity of your unit and your team’s experience.
Pros of filing on your own
- Lower cost, because you avoid consultant fees on a routine form.
- Faster turnaround when your team already knows the unit and the plat.
- Direct control over how tracts and interests are described.
- Better recordkeeping, since the people who built the unit hold the data.
- Skill building, because in-house staff learn the Commission’s expectations over time.
Cons of filing on your own
- Higher error risk on acreage reconciliation and interest boxes if staff are new.
- No second set of expert eyes to catch a plat mismatch before submission.
- Time cost for staff juggling many filings at once.
- Harder edge cases, like cross-county units or unleased interests, can trip up newcomers.
- Rejection delays that ripple into the attached permit or completion.
A consultant or landman reverses many of these, adding expertise and a review layer at the cost of fees and some loss of direct control. Complex, multi-tract units with mixed ownership are the strongest case for professional help, while a clean two-tract unit is often well within an experienced operator’s reach.
P-12 vs. W-1: How the Two Forms Relate
| Feature | Form P-12 (Certificate of Pooling Authority) | Form W-1 (Drilling Permit Application) |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Certifies authority to pool two or more tracts into a unit | Applies for permission to drill, recomplete, or reenter a well |
| When filed | Only when tracts are pooled, with a certified plat | For nearly every new well, pooled or not |
| Governing rules | Statewide Rules 31, 38, and 40 | Statewide Rules 5, 37, and 78 (spacing, density, fees) |
| Fee | No separate fee | Fee based on total well depth |
| Relationship | Rides along with the W-1 or completion report | The primary permitting form the P-12 supports |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to file Form P-12 if I am drilling on a single tract?
No. Form P-12 is only required when two or more tracts are pooled into a unit; a single, undivided tract under one lease does not need a pooling certificate.
Is a certified plat required with every P-12?
Yes. The Commission requires an original certified plat that outlines and identifies each tract, and it will not accept the P-12 without it.
Do I mark the drill-site tract in any special way?
Yes. Instruction #6 says to identify the drill-site tract with an asterisk (*) placed to the left of that tract’s identifier in the tract table.
Should Box 11 match the tract rows exactly?
Yes. Instruction #7 states the total acres in Box 11 must equal the sum of all acres listed in the individual tract rows, or the filing flags an error.
Do I enter “All Fields” in Box 1 for a completion?
No. “All Fields” is only for drilling-permit filings; for a completion you enter the single applicable field name per instruction #5.
Do I check the Unleased or Non-Pooled box for the whole unit?
No. Those boxes apply tract by tract, so you check them only on the specific row where an unleased or non-pooled interest exists.
Is there a filing fee for Form P-12 itself?
No. The P-12 carries no standalone fee, though the underlying W-1 drilling permit it accompanies does charge a fee based on well depth.
Can I combine P-12s for several pooled units into one file?
No. You may combine multiple pages of one unit’s P-12, but you must never combine P-12s for different pooled units into a single document.
Do I leave Box 2 blank if no lease number is assigned?
Yes. A new well being permitted often has no assigned lease number, so leaving Box 2 blank at the permit stage is normal and expected.
Is the P-5 number the same as the API number?
No. The P-5 number identifies your company as an operator, while the API number in Box 8 is a separate, well-level identifier.
Can a landman or consultant sign the certification?
Yes. Anyone authorized to make the statements on the operator’s behalf may sign, but they must hold that authority or the certificate is invalid.
Does filing online replace mailing the form?
Yes. Filing through the RRC Online System with the P-12 and plat attached replaces paper submission, and the system confirmation is your proof of filing.
Do I file a new P-12 for the completion after filing one for the permit?
Yes. You file a separate P-12 with the Completion Report box checked at the completion stage, even if you filed one earlier for the drilling permit.
Is the current P-12 the version revised in 2001?
Yes. The official form is marked Revised 05/2001, so confirm that revision date in the corner before filing to be sure you have the current version.
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