Search Major County Court Records
Major County court records are kept at the District Court in Fairview, a small community in northwest Oklahoma. The court clerk files and maintains all civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases for the county. You can search these records online through OSCN or visit the courthouse on East Broadway Street. Major County is one of the smaller counties in Oklahoma by population, but the clerk's office still processes hundreds of cases each year. Staff can look up records by name or case number and provide copies during regular office hours.
Major County Overview
Major County District Court Office
The Major County court clerk office is in the courthouse at 500 E Broadway Street in Fairview. The county clerk is Samie Elliott. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (580) 227-4732 for questions about records or filing procedures.
Like every court clerk in Oklahoma, the Major County office records, files, and keeps all district court proceedings as permanent records. The clerk collects court fees, fines, and forfeitures, then sends those funds to the right state and local agencies. Under Title 28, Section 152 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the court clerk must follow a set fee schedule for all filings and copies. Major County follows that same schedule. Copies run $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after. Certification of a document adds $0.50.
The clerk also issues marriage licenses and processes passport applications. These services are available during normal business hours at the Fairview courthouse.
| Address |
Major County Courthouse 500 E Broadway St Fairview, OK 73737 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (580) 227-4732 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Find Court Records in Major County
The best way to search Major County court records is through OSCN. Pick "Major" from the county list and search by name or case number. The site shows party names, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Some documents are available as PDFs if the clerk scanned them. OSCN is free and updates within 24 hours of new filings.
On Demand Court Records provides the same data with extra tools. You can filter by date of birth or set up alerts when a case gets updated. The basic lookup is free. Document image plans range from $25 to $55 per month depending on how much access you need.
Walk-in searches are available at the courthouse in Fairview. Give the clerk a name or case number and they will pull the file. Copies are made while you wait. Under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. Section 24A.5), you have the right to inspect and copy most court records during business hours. Bring cash or a money order for payment.
The OSCN portal provides free online access to Major County court records and case dockets.
Choose Major County from the dropdown to search all district court filings from Fairview.
Request Major County Court Records
You can get copies of Major County court records by mail. Send a written request to the court clerk at 500 E Broadway St, Fairview, OK 73737. Include the case number if you know it, or give the names of the parties and approximate dates. Without a case number, the clerk charges a $5.00 search fee for every seven years they need to look through. Make checks payable to the Major County Court Clerk.
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return. Certified copies must be picked up or mailed. They cannot be emailed. Processing typically takes one to two weeks. If you need records faster, go to the courthouse in person during business hours.
Note: All new civil filings in Major County include a $10 preservation fee under HB1091, effective November 2019.
Major County Land Records
Land records in Major County are handled by the county clerk, not the court clerk. The county clerk office is at the courthouse in Fairview. Phone is (580) 227-4732. They file deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents.
You can search Major County land records online at OKCountyRecords.com. Indexed data goes back to November 1998 and scanned images start from January 1999. New filings get added in real time. E-filing is available through Simplifile, CSC, and ePN for professionals who need to record documents remotely.
OKCountyRecords gives you online access to Major County property filings and land documents.
Search by grantor or grantee name to find deed and mortgage records in Major County.
Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Major County show up on OSCN under the CF prefix for felonies and CM for misdemeanors. You can see charges, hearing dates, and case dispositions. For a full statewide criminal history check, use the OSBI CHIRP portal. A name-based search costs $15.
Expungement of criminal records in Major County follows the rules in Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes. If a person meets the requirements, they can petition the court to seal their record. Once granted, the case no longer appears on OSCN or in courthouse searches. The clerk removes it from public view and it takes a court order to access after that.
Major County Court Record Fees
The fee schedule for Major County court records matches the statewide standard set by Oklahoma law.
- Copies: $1.00 first page, $0.50 each additional page
- Certification: $0.50 per document
- Authentication: $5.00 per document
- Record search (no case number): $5.00 per 7 years
- Preservation fee on new civil filings: $10.00
Payment plans for criminal fines and court costs may be available but only if the sentencing judge approves them. They are not automatic. Contact the court clerk at (580) 227-4732 to ask about your options. Online payments for some case types can be made through the OSCN e-payments system.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Major County. Check your address to confirm you are searching in the right county.