Kingfisher County Court Records
Kingfisher County court records are maintained at the District Court in the city of Kingfisher, located in north-central Oklahoma. The court clerk's office handles all civil, criminal, family, and probate filings for the county. You can search Kingfisher County court records online through OSCN for free or visit the courthouse on South Main Street. Whether you need a copy of a judgment, an order, or a case filing, the clerk can look it up by name or case number and get you copies the same day.
Kingfisher County Overview
Kingfisher County District Court
Lisa Markus serves as the Kingfisher County court clerk. The office is at 101 South Main Street in Kingfisher. Staff here record, file, and keep all permanent records of the District Court. This covers civil lawsuits, criminal cases, divorce and custody matters, probate, small claims, and traffic citations. The office also issues marriage licenses and handles passport applications for Kingfisher County residents.
You can call the clerk at (405) 375-3813 with questions about court records. Walk-in requests are taken during business hours. Copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that, as set by 28 O.S. Section 31. Certification adds $0.50. Authentication is $5.00 per document. Bring a valid ID if you plan to pick up certified copies from the Kingfisher County courthouse.
| Court Clerk | Lisa Markus |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address |
P.O. Box 328 Kingfisher, OK 73750 |
| Physical Address |
Kingfisher County Courthouse 101 S Main St Kingfisher, OK 73750 |
| Phone | (405) 375-3813 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Kingfisher County Court Records Online
The OSCN docket search for Kingfisher County is the best free tool for finding court records. Select "Kingfisher" from the county dropdown and enter a party name or case number. OSCN displays party names, attorneys, case status, docket entries, and hearing schedules. Some court documents are available in PDF form when the clerk has scanned them into the system.
You can also use On Demand Court Records for Kingfisher County searches. It offers date of birth filtering and case monitoring alerts. The basic search is free. Advanced plans start at $5 a month.
The Kingfisher County official website has links to office information and directions to the courthouse.
Use this page to find contact information and hours for the Kingfisher County Courthouse.
Request Kingfisher County Court Records
To get copies by mail, write to the Kingfisher County Court Clerk at P.O. Box 328, Kingfisher, OK 73750. Include the case number if you have it. If not, staff can search by name for $5.00 per seven years searched. Make checks payable to the Kingfisher County Court Clerk. Processing usually takes one to two weeks.
Certified copies cannot be sent by email. They must be picked up or mailed. Under the Open Records Act (51 O.S. Section 24A.5), most court records filed in Kingfisher County are public. Sealed records include juvenile cases, adoption files, mental health proceedings, and guardianship records. A $10.00 preservation fee applies to all new civil filings under HB1091.
Online payments for fines and court costs can be made at pay.oscn.net. The site accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Payments may take 24 to 72 hours to appear on the docket.
Note: Court clerk staff in Kingfisher County cannot provide legal advice or help you fill out forms.
Kingfisher County Case Types
The Kingfisher County District Court uses standard Oklahoma case codes. Criminal felonies are CF. Misdemeanors are CM. Civil cases over $10,000 use CJ. Small claims under $10,000 use CS. Family law and divorce cases are FD. Probate is PB. Protective orders use PO. Traffic cases are TR.
Under Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, eligible individuals can petition to have certain criminal records expunged. If the court grants the request, those records are sealed from public view on OSCN and at the courthouse. The expungement process has specific requirements that vary based on the type of case and its outcome.
Kingfisher County Land Records
Land records in Kingfisher County are managed by the county clerk, not the court clerk. The county clerk handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property filings. Search Kingfisher County land records online at OKCountyRecords.com.
OKCountyRecords provides online access to land and property records for Kingfisher County.
Search by name or legal description to find property records filed in Kingfisher County.
Kingfisher County Court Fees
Court record fees in Kingfisher County follow the state schedule. The first page of any copy costs $1.00. Each additional page is $0.50. Certification runs $0.50 per document. Authentication costs $5.00. A marriage license is $50 without premarital counseling or $5.00 with a counseling certificate. Small claims filings carry a fee plus service costs. The $10.00 preservation fee from HB1091 applies to all new civil case filings.
The court clerk collects fines, court costs, and forfeitures in criminal cases. Payment plans are only available if ordered by the sentencing judge. They are not given automatically. Contact the Kingfisher County court clerk for more details about payment options.
Criminal History Records
For criminal background checks in Kingfisher County, use the OSBI CHIRP portal. Name-based searches cost $15 and fingerprint-based checks are $19. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all online criminal history requests go through CHIRP. The OSBI main office is at 6600 North Harvey Place in Oklahoma City if you prefer a walk-in search.
Nearby Counties
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