Meadowlark Search, Inc
Montana – Idaho – Wyoming – North & South Dakota
Who We Are
At Meadowlark Search, we deliver end‑to‑end mineral title expertise, from researching and analyzing mineral title chains dating back to original patent, to producing precise mineral ownership reports, title abstracts, and remoteness reports. Our work is trusted by U.S. government agencies, conservation easements, and private landowners who rely on accuracy for critical land and resource decisions.
What once began with 10–20‑acre projects has grown into a proven capacity to manage complex tracts of more than 200,000 acres. Today, our work encompasses farms, ranches, recreational properties, along with full‑scale energy and large‑infrastructure projects, sand‑and‑gravel sites, and timber holdings. This expansion reflects not just our technical proficiency, but our reliability, efficiency, and commitment to delivering results at any scale.
Trusted Title Examination
Braiden Burns is the second owner of Meadowlark Search, Inc., a 40‑year mineral title examination firm based in Helena, MT, which he has expanded into Idaho, the Dakotas, and Wyoming. A respected entrepreneur and leader, Braiden is known for his strong work ethic and genuine character.
He previously served 10 years in Army Aviation as a Chinook flight engineer, completing multiple deployments and extensive training across the U.S. and Canada
His background in the sand and gravel and construction industries, along with a Geology degree from Montana State University, has shaped him into a skilled operator, business owner, and highly driven professional.
Upcoming Events
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NMAR - Mineral Rights Course
May 13th, 2026
9am-1pm
This course will give Real Estate Agents an understanding of the laws associated with mineral ownership vs. surface ownership of fee simple land, state owned land, federally owned land, and mining claims. Mineral Estate is a split estate that impacts every aspect of real estate transactions as mineral ownership is the superior ownership of the land. As a split estate the minerals may have been severed from the surface at patent from the United Stats of America as “Mineral Lands” which would allow for the public to have access to private property to mine for “Public Minerals”
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