Find Oklahoma Public Records
Oklahoma public records include court filings, criminal history reports, land documents, business registrations, and more. The state gives the public access to most of these records through free online portals run by state agencies. You can search Oklahoma public records by name, case number, or document type. Each type of record has its own system and its own rules for access. This guide covers the main databases, what each one holds, and how to find the records you need across all 77 Oklahoma counties.
Oklahoma Public Records at a Glance
Oklahoma Court Records
The Oklahoma State Courts Network, or OSCN, is the state's main public portal for court records. It covers all 77 counties plus the Oklahoma Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Court of Civil Appeals. Access is free. No account is required to search or view case information. The system holds more than 15 million cases going back to the 1990s, with most counties having records from the late 1990s or early 2000s forward.
To search, go to the OSCN docket search and enter a last name, a business name, or a case number. The search returns party names, case status, hearing dates, docket entries, and attorney information. You can filter by county, case type, and date range. OSCN does not provide full document images. It shows docket entries only. For actual court documents, you contact the county court clerk where the case was filed.
Oklahoma uses a standard case number format. Knowing the prefix helps you narrow your search fast. Criminal felonies start with CF. Criminal misdemeanors use CM. Civil cases over $10,000 use CJ. Small claims under $10,000 use CS. Family and divorce matters use FD. Probate cases use PB. Traffic cases use TR. Juvenile cases use JF or JM and are restricted. Each case number also includes the year and a sequence number, such as CF-2022-1234.
The search also handles business names and traffic citations. You can look up companies by name or keyword to find litigation history. Citation searches work by entering a ticket number from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, county sheriff, or university police. Fine payment for many counties is available at pay.oscn.net. Copy fees at county clerks are typically $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that.
The On Demand Court Records system at ODCR.com is a separate court records tool that some Oklahoma counties use in addition to OSCN. It provides another access point for docket searches and is especially useful for counties that may have limited OSCN integration.
The Oklahoma State Courts Network gives free public access to court case records across all 77 counties from one search portal.
Use the name search or case number fields to pull up filings, docket entries, case status, and hearing dates for any case on record in Oklahoma.
The OSCN docket search page lets you filter results by county, case type, and date range for more precise lookups.
Advanced filters include fields for party type, open or closed status, and specific date ranges, which cuts down on false matches when searching common names.
Criminal History Records
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation runs the CHIRP system for criminal background information. CHIRP stands for Criminal History Information Request Portal. You can reach it at chirp.osbi.ok.gov. A name-based search costs $15.00. A fingerprint-based search costs $19.00. Sex Offender Registry searches run $2.00 each, and Violent Offender Registry searches are also $2.00. You need to create a free account before placing an order.
A name search requires the subject's full legal name and complete date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format. CHIRP searches three years before and after the birth date you provide to catch possible matches. You can include up to three alias names at no extra charge. Middle names and Social Security numbers help reduce false hits. Results go to your CHIRP account and expire after 60 days. Fees are not refunded if the search finds no records. The OSBI handles reviews during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also mail or fax requests to the OSBI at 6600 N. Harvey Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, or go in person for same-day service.
CHIRP only covers Oklahoma records. It does not include arrests from other states or federal agencies. Records that have been expunged or sealed by court order will not appear in results.
The OSBI CHIRP portal handles all criminal history record requests for the state of Oklahoma and requires a free account to submit orders.
After submitting a name-based or fingerprint-based request, results are delivered electronically to your account. Standard name searches typically return results the same business day.
Note: The OSBI also maintains a separate Sex Offender Registry that is open to the public under Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes. This registry is free to search and does not require a CHIRP account.
Land Records and Property Documents
OKCountyRecords.com provides online access to digitized land records from 66 of Oklahoma's 77 counties. The site holds over 27.5 million documents with more than 93 million scanned images. Record types include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mineral deeds, mortgages, oil and gas leases, tax liens, releases, judgments, UCC filings, and plat maps. Searching is free. Viewing document images requires a paid account starting at $12 per month for 12 views.
Each county on OKCountyRecords has its own start date for indexed records. Some counties have data going back to the 1890s or early 1900s. Others start in the 1980s or 1990s. The site updates in real time as new documents are filed at each county courthouse. You can search by name, party type, instrument type, legal description, section and township, book and page, or date range. Title monitoring alerts are free and let you track when new documents match a saved search.
Visit OKCountyRecords.com to search land records across 66 Oklahoma counties, including deeds, mortgages, oil leases, liens, and plat maps.
Free searches show index data including names, dates, and instrument types. Paid accounts unlock image viewing and printing for deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents.
Oklahoma County operates its own land records portal at OKCC.ONLINE. The Oklahoma County Clerk also serves as the statewide UCC Central Filing Office for most commercial filings in Oklahoma. Real estate recording fees run $13 for the first page plus $2 for each additional page, with a $10 preservation fee included. Unofficial images with redacted Social Security numbers are free to view. Official certified copies cost more. Contact the Oklahoma County Clerk at 320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Room 203, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Phone: (405) 270-0082. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tulsa County manages its land records through the Tulsa County Clerk website. Tulsa County also operates the LOCCAT system, which combines records from the County Clerk, Assessor, and Treasurer in one map-based interface. County Clerk Michael Willis oversees the office at 500 S. Denver, Tulsa, OK 74103. Phone: (918) 596-5000.
The Oklahoma County Clerk Records portal provides access to deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, and other land documents recorded in Oklahoma County.
Oklahoma County serves as the UCC Central Filing Office for the state, meaning most commercial financing statements in Oklahoma are recorded here regardless of where the business is located.
Oklahoma Open Records Act
Oklahoma public records access is governed by the Oklahoma Open Records Act, found at Title 51 O.S. Sections 24A.1 through 24A.33. The Act says that all records of public bodies and officials are open to any person for inspection or copying during regular business hours. You do not need to state why you want the records. You do not need to be an Oklahoma resident. The law covers state agencies, county offices, cities, school districts, and other government bodies.
Copy fees are capped at $0.25 per page for documents that are 8.5 by 14 inches or smaller. Certified copies cost up to $1.00 per page. No per-page fee applies to records delivered in electronic or computer-readable format. Search fees can only be charged for requests that are purely commercial or that would seriously disrupt essential government functions. News media, scholars, authors, and ordinary citizens requesting records in the public interest cannot be charged a search fee.
Some records are exempt. These include attorney-client privileged communications, active law enforcement investigative files, personnel records that would invade personal privacy, home addresses and phone numbers of government employees, and records sealed by court order. When a record is partly exempt, the agency must give you the rest of the document with the exempt parts removed.
Agencies must respond promptly. Delay is only allowed when it takes time to locate and prepare documents. You cannot be put at the back of the line because someone else filed a longer request first. If an agency violates the Act, the district attorney can prosecute the willful violation. You can also sue in civil court and collect attorney fees if you win.
Note: Court records fall under the court system's authority and may be sealed by a judge. The Open Records Act does not override a court's power to seal specific case files.
Other Oklahoma Public Record Databases
The Oklahoma Secretary of State maintains the official registry of businesses in the state. The business entity search is free. You can look up corporations, LLCs, partnerships, nonprofits, and other entities by name, filing number, registered agent, or officer name. Results show the entity type, status, formation date, and registered agent information. The Secretary of State office is at 421 NW 13th Street, Suite 210, Oklahoma City, OK 73103. Phone: (405) 522-2520.
The Oklahoma Secretary of State business search is a free tool for looking up any registered business entity in the state by name, filing number, or registered agent.
The search returns active and inactive entities and links to detailed filing records. You can verify a business's legal status, find out who its registered agent is, and check when it was formed.
The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission uses CaseOK to give public access to workers' compensation case records. Cases filed on or after February 1, 2014, are searchable without a login. Older cases require a written records request sent to Records@wcc.ok.gov. The commission also handles online permit applications and affidavit filings through this system. Copy fees are $1.00 per page for physical or digital copies, capped at $1.00 for a complete digital download regardless of page count.
The CaseOK portal gives the public free access to Oklahoma workers' compensation case information for cases filed since February 2014.
CaseOK shows case dockets, hearing dates, orders, and settlement records. Attorneys and parties to a case can log in for full access and document filing.
Oklahoma driver records are handled by the Department of Public Safety. You can order your own Motor Vehicle Record online at pay.apps.ok.gov. A standard record costs $25.00. A certified record is $28.00. The MVR shows traffic violations, accident reports, license status, and points from the past three years. You need the camera ID from your physical license to order online. Oklahoma law restricts MVR access to the individual driver for personal use. Insurance companies and employers need proper authorization and a permissible purpose under federal DPPA rules.
Note: Vital records such as birth and death certificates are not open records in Oklahoma. Access is restricted to family members and legal representatives under Title 63 O.S. Section 1-323. Marriage and divorce records are held by the court clerk in the county where the license was issued or the divorce was granted, not by the state vital records office.
Browse Oklahoma Public Records by Location
Oklahoma public records are held at the county level for most record types. Each county has its own court clerk, county clerk, assessor, and sheriff. Pick a county below to find public record resources specific to that area.
Oklahoma Counties
Major Oklahoma Cities
City residents access public records through the county courthouse serving their area. Municipal court records are separate from district court records and are held by the city. Choose a city below for local public record resources.