Garvin County Court Records
Garvin County court records are filed and stored at the District Court in Pauls Valley. The court clerk's office is at 201 West Grant Avenue, Suite 3, inside the Garvin County Courthouse. You can look up court records online through OSCN or go in person during regular business hours. The office processes civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic filings for the whole county. Staff can search by name or case number and provide copies of most public court records. If you need a certified copy of a judgment, decree, or any other court document from Garvin County, the clerk can prepare one while you wait or handle it by mail.
Garvin County Overview
Garvin County District Court Office
The Garvin County Court Clerk is Laura Lollman. The office is at 201 West Grant Avenue, Suite 3, in Pauls Valley. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phone number is (405) 238-5596. Staff handle all filings for the district court and can search records by name or case number. Walk-in requests are processed on the spot in most cases.
Garvin County sits in south-central Oklahoma along Interstate 35. The courthouse in Pauls Valley serves as the single filing point for all district court matters in the county. That includes cases from Pauls Valley, Wynnewood, Lindsay, Maysville, and all other communities in the county. Under Oklahoma law, the court clerk must keep and maintain all records of proceedings in the district court. These records are open to the public except where a judge has ordered them sealed, such as juvenile or adoption cases under Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes.
| Court Clerk | Laura Lollman |
|---|---|
| Address |
201 West Grant Ave, Suite 3 Pauls Valley, OK 73075 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 239, Pauls Valley, OK 73075 |
| Phone | (405) 238-5596 |
| Fax | (405) 238-1138 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Garvin County Court Records
The best way to search Garvin County court records online is through OSCN. Select "Garvin" from the county dropdown and enter a party name or case number. OSCN will show you docket entries, hearing dates, party names, and attorney information. Some scanned documents are available to view as PDFs directly on the site. The system is free to use and updates within 24 to 48 hours of new filings.
On Demand Court Records is another tool that covers Garvin County. ODCR adds features like date of birth filters and case alert notifications that OSCN does not offer. The basic search is free. Monthly plans for advanced tools range from $5 to $55.
You can also visit the courthouse in person. Walk up to the clerk's window on the first floor. Give them a name or case number. They pull the file and make copies right there. Bring your ID. Under Oklahoma Statute Title 51, Section 24A.5, the public has a right to inspect and copy public records, including court filings. The clerk cannot refuse a request for a public record unless it falls under a specific exemption.
Note: Garvin County court records are available on OSCN for cases filed from the mid-1990s forward; older files require an in-person or mail request.
Garvin County Court Record Fees
Copy fees in Garvin County follow the standard Oklahoma schedule set by Title 28, Section 31. The first page costs $1.00. Each additional page is $0.50. Certification adds $0.50 per document. Authentication for out-of-state use costs $5.00. These fees apply to all court record copies, whether you pick them up in person or request them by mail.
Payment can be made by cash, check, or money order at the clerk's window. Call (405) 238-5596 ahead of your visit to confirm the total cost if you are requesting a large number of pages. For mail requests, send payment to P.O. Box 239, Pauls Valley, OK 73075. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request.
Garvin County Land Records
Land records in Garvin County are kept by the county clerk, Lori Fulks. Her office is on the second floor of the courthouse at 201 W. Grant, Pauls Valley, OK 73075. The phone number is (405) 238-2772. She handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents.
You can search Garvin County land records online at OKCountyRecords.com. The site has indexed data going back to 1991, with scanned images from 1980. Search by grantor or grantee name, document type, or legal description. This is a useful tool for title research and property searches in the Pauls Valley area and throughout the county.
OKCountyRecords provides access to Garvin County property and land record filings.
Search by name or legal description to find deed and mortgage records filed in Garvin County.
Municipal Courts in Garvin County
Several towns in Garvin County operate their own municipal courts. These courts handle city ordinance violations, minor traffic tickets, and other local matters. Municipal court records are not available on OSCN. You must contact each city court directly to get records from those cases.
- Pauls Valley Municipal Court
- Wynnewood Municipal Court
- Lindsay Municipal Court
- Elmore City Municipal Court
- Stratford Municipal Court
- Maysville Municipal Court
District court cases from all of these towns are filed at the Garvin County courthouse in Pauls Valley. Only city-level violations stay in the municipal system. Anything that rises to the level of a state charge goes to district court. The distinction matters if you are searching for a specific case and cannot find it on OSCN. It may be a municipal matter instead.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Garvin County. Check your address to confirm you are searching the right court.