Court Records in Osage County
Osage County court records are kept at the District Court in Pawhuska. This is the largest county by area in all of Oklahoma, and the county is coextensive with the Osage Nation Reservation. The court clerk handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic case filings for the entire county. You can search Osage County court records free online through OSCN or visit the courthouse on Grandview Avenue. Staff can pull files by name or case number and make copies the same day.
Osage County Overview
Osage County District Court
The Osage County court clerk office is at 600 Grandview Avenue, Suite 304, in Pawhuska. Call (918) 287-4104 to reach the office. The court clerk records, files, and maintains all permanent District Court proceedings for Osage County. This covers civil lawsuits, criminal cases, divorce and custody matters, probate filings, small claims, and traffic citations.
Osage County was created in 1907 when Oklahoma became a state. It is home to the federally recognized Osage Nation. The county is the largest in Oklahoma by land area, which means the courthouse in Pawhuska serves residents spread across a wide region. Copies of court records cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after under 28 O.S. Section 31. Certification is $0.50 per document. Authentication runs $5.00.
The county clerk is Christina Talburt. Her office handles land records separately from the court clerk. Contact her at (918) 287-3136.
| Court Clerk Phone | (918) 287-4104 |
|---|---|
| Address |
Osage County Courthouse 600 Grandview Ave #304 Pawhuska, OK 74056 |
| County Clerk | Christina Talburt |
| County Clerk Phone | (918) 287-3136 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
Search Osage County Court Records
Use the OSCN docket search to look up Osage County court records online. Select "Osage" from the county list and enter a name or case number. OSCN shows party names, attorneys, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Some documents are available as PDFs when the clerk has scanned them. The system is free.
On Demand Court Records covers Osage County as well. It adds date of birth filters and case alerts. Basic search is free. Advanced plans cost $5 a month for extra features.
In-person searches are handled at the courthouse in Pawhuska. Give the clerk a name or case number. They will pull the file and make copies. Bring ID and payment. Most Osage County court records are open under the Open Records Act (51 O.S. Section 24A.5). Juvenile, adoption, and mental health records are sealed by law.
The Osage County official website provides contact details and courthouse information.
Use this site to find office hours, phone numbers, and directions to the Osage County Courthouse in Pawhuska.
Request Osage County Court Records
To get copies by mail, write to the Osage County Court Clerk at 600 Grandview Ave #304, Pawhuska, OK 74056. Include the case number or full party names. Without a case number, a $5.00 search fee applies for every seven years searched. Make checks payable to the Osage County Court Clerk. Processing takes one to two weeks.
Certified copies cannot be emailed. They must be picked up or mailed. The $10.00 preservation fee under HB1091 applies to new civil filings. You can pay court costs and fines online at pay.oscn.net with a credit card. Payments may take 24 to 72 hours to post.
Court Record Types in Osage County
Osage County handles all standard case types. Criminal felonies use CF. Misdemeanors use CM. Civil cases above $10,000 use CJ. Small claims are CS. Family and divorce use FD. Probate is PB. Protective orders are PO. Traffic is TR.
Some records stay sealed. Juvenile cases are closed to the public. Adoption records need a court order. Mental health records are confidential. Under Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, eligible individuals can petition to have certain criminal records expunged from public access in Osage County.
Note: Osage County court clerk staff cannot provide legal advice or help fill out court documents.
Osage County Land Records
Land records in Osage County go through the county clerk, not the court clerk. Christina Talburt handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and property filings. Indexed data and images go back to October 1987. E-filing is available through Simplifile, CSC, and ePN. Search online at OKCountyRecords.com.
OKCountyRecords provides online access to land and property records for Osage County.
Search by name or legal description to find deed and mortgage records in Osage County.
Osage County Court Record Fees
Osage County court fees follow the state schedule. The first page of any copy costs $1.00 and each additional page is $0.50. Certification is $0.50 per document. Authentication is $5.00. Marriage licenses are $50 without premarital counseling, or $5.00 with a counseling certificate. The $10.00 preservation fee under HB1091 applies to new civil filings.
The court clerk collects fines, court costs, and forfeitures for criminal cases. Payment plans are only available when ordered by the judge. If you don't have a case number, the clerk charges $5.00 per seven years searched. Include that amount with your written request. Staff will confirm the total cost before they process and mail copies of Osage County court records.
Criminal History Records
Criminal background checks for Osage County go through the OSBI CHIRP portal. Name-based searches cost $15 and fingerprint checks are $19. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all online criminal history requests must use CHIRP. Walk-in checks are available at the OSBI office in Oklahoma City at 6600 North Harvey Place.
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