Oklahoma County Court Records

Oklahoma County court records are held at the District Court in Oklahoma City. This is the largest and busiest court clerk's office in the state, with about 120,000 new cases filed each year. You can search court records online through OSCN or visit the courthouse in the Annex Building at 320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue. The court clerk handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases for the entire county. If you need copies of a judgment, order, or any other court filing from Oklahoma County, the clerk's office can pull the file by name or case number. An online records request form is also on their site for people who cannot visit in person.

Oklahoma County District Court

The Oklahoma County Court Clerk office is run by Rick Warren. It sits in the Annex Building in downtown Oklahoma City. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including during the lunch hour. Staff can search court records by name or case number and make copies while you wait. This office files more cases than any other state, local, or federal court in Oklahoma. It takes in more than $60 million each year in fines, court costs, bond forfeitures, child support, and other payments.

Oklahoma County also has a second office in Edmond at 7 North Broadway. That location keeps the same hours and can handle records requests for cases filed in the county. Both offices serve as access points for the same set of court records.

Search Oklahoma County Court Records

The fastest way to find court records in Oklahoma County is through the OSCN docket search. Select "Oklahoma" from the county dropdown and search by party name or case number. OSCN shows party names, attorneys, case status, docket entries, and scheduled hearings. Some filed documents are available to view in PDF format when the clerk has scanned them. The system is free and updated within 24 hours of new filings.

On Demand Court Records is another option. It pulls from the same data but adds features like date of birth filters and case monitoring alerts. The basic search is free. Advanced tools cost $5 a month. Document image access runs $25 to $55 a month depending on the plan.

You can also search court records in person at the Annex Building. Walk up to the clerk's window and give them a name or case number. They can pull up the file and make copies on the spot. Bring your ID. Copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certification adds $0.50 per document. Under Oklahoma's Open Records Act (51 O.S. Section 24A.5), the maximum copy fee is $0.25 per page for uncertified copies or $1.00 for certified, though court records follow their own fee schedule set by statute.

The OSCN search portal lets you look up Oklahoma County court records by name, case number, or citation number.

Pick "Oklahoma" from the dropdown to search court records filed in this county.

Request Oklahoma County Court Records

The court clerk has an electronic Request Records form on their website. Fill in as much case info as you have. Staff will get back to you within five business days to confirm the fees. Once you pay, records are sent within 10 business days. Certified copies cannot be emailed. They must be picked up or mailed.

For mail requests, send payment to Rick Warren Court Clerk, 320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Room 500, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Make checks out to "Rick Warren Court Clerk." Include a self-addressed envelope if you want a receipt. You can also pay online at pay.oscn.net using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Online payments can take 24 to 72 hours to show up on the docket.

Court Record Types in Oklahoma County

Oklahoma County handles every type of court case in the state system. Criminal felony cases use the CF prefix. Misdemeanors use CM. Civil cases over $10,000 use CJ, and civil cases under that use CS. Family law cases including divorce and custody fall under FD. Probate cases use PB. Protective orders are PO. Traffic tickets use TR. The county also processes marriage licenses, passports, and small claims.

Small claims in Oklahoma County cover amounts up to $10,000. The filing fee is $225.39 plus service costs. Cases are set for hearing about four to six weeks after filing. Evictions go faster, usually set within five to ten days. The small claims docket starts at 9 a.m. and evictions at 10 a.m. Traffic court is held at 320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Room 513, with court starting at 9 a.m. You can pay traffic fines by credit card in person (the cardholder must be present) or online through the OSCN e-payments system.

Some records are not open to the public. Juvenile court records are sealed by law. Adoption records need a court order to access. Mental health records are confidential. Guardianship files can only be reviewed by the attorneys of record, the guardian, or the ward without a separate court order. Under Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, certain court records may also be sealed through the expungement process if the person meets specific eligibility requirements.

Oklahoma County Court Record Fees

The fee schedule for Oklahoma County court records is straightforward.

• Copies: $1.00 first page, $0.50 each additional page
• Certification: $0.50 per document
• Small claims filing: $225.39 plus service
• Adoption filing: $174.14
• Marriage license: $50 (or $5 with premarital counseling)

The Cost Administration Department collects fines, fees, and court costs in criminal cases. Payment plans are available but only as sanctioned by the sentencing judge. They are not automatic. If you need one, go to the office on a first-come, first-served basis. Proper attire is required. The office does not take credit card payments by phone, but you can pay in person with a card or use the online system at pay.oscn.net.

Oklahoma County Land Records

Land records in Oklahoma County are kept by the county clerk, not the court clerk. The county clerk is Michele Nicholson, and her office is at 320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Room 203, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Phone is (405) 713-1540. She handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property filings.

You can search Oklahoma County land records online at OKCountyRecords.com. The site lets you look up grantor and grantee names, document types, and legal descriptions for properties in the county.

OKCountyRecords provides online access to land and property records for Oklahoma County.

Search by name or legal description to find deed and mortgage records in this county.

Criminal History Records

For criminal history checks in Oklahoma County, you can use the OSBI CHIRP portal. A name-based search costs $15. You can also visit the OSBI office in person at 6600 North Harvey Place in Oklahoma City. Walk-in results take about 10 to 15 minutes. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all online criminal history requests go through CHIRP. The Oklahoma Supreme Court sits at the Oklahoma Judicial Center at 2100 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Their phone number is (405) 521-3841. The Administrative Office of the Courts can be reached at (405) 521-2450 for questions about the court system in general.

Cities in Oklahoma County

Oklahoma County has several major cities. All of them file district court cases at the Oklahoma County District Court in Oklahoma City. Each city also has its own municipal court for local violations.

Other communities in Oklahoma County include Del City, The Village, Warr Acres, Nichols Hills, and Spencer. All district court cases go through the Oklahoma County District Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Oklahoma County. Check your address to make sure you file in the right county.