About Public Records in Oklahoma

• District Courts - One court in most Oklahoma counties. These courts handle the following case types:
• Civil and small claims.
• Criminal felony and misdemeanor.
• Domestic relations.
• Traffic and ordinance.
• Juvenile.

• Municipal Courts - 340+ courts. These courts handle the following case types:
• Traffic, parking, and infractions.


• Municipal Courts - 200+ Courts. These courts handle the following case types:
• Misdemeanor and DWI/DUI.
• Traffic, parking, and infractions.

Oklahoma real and personal property tax records are kept by the Assessor Office in each county.
 

Oklahoma deeds and general document recording are handled by the County Clerk in each county. Records kept include deeds, mortgage documents, easements, powers of attorney, and liens.

Birth and death records are not open for public inspection. A birth certificate may be applied for by the person him/herself, the immediate next of kin or an authorized agent, who must provide a statement indicating that they are working in the best interest of the registrant, by written application, proper identification, proper information and applicable fees. Any individual may obtain a death certificate upon written application, proper information and identification and applicable fees.