Find Comanche County Public Records

Comanche County public records are maintained at the courthouse in Lawton and through the Oklahoma State Courts Network, which provides free online access to district court dockets. The county clerk holds a large collection of land documents going back to the late 1980s and beyond, all indexed through a third-party portal. This guide covers the main sources for Comanche County records, what each office holds, and how to get copies of the documents you need.

Comanche County Court Records

The Comanche County District Court is at 315 SW 5th Street, Suite 305, Lawton, OK 73501. The main phone number is (580) 355-5214. For criminal records questions specifically, call the criminal division at (580) 355-4017. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk handles copy requests, case lookups, and certified document orders.

You can search court dockets online at no cost through the Oklahoma State Courts Network. Oklahoma case number prefixes tell you the type at a glance. CF is felony. CM is misdemeanor. CJ is civil. FD covers family law including divorce and custody. PB is probate. TR is traffic. Comanche County processes a high volume of all these case types each year given its large population.

The Comanche County court docket search on OSCN covers all district court cases.

Comanche County is one of Oklahoma's larger counties by case volume, with active courts in Lawton.

Copy fees at the District Court are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Certified copies cost more. The court does not accept email requests for criminal records. Submit those by phone at (580) 355-4017, by mail, or in person. For an alternate docket search tool, try On Demand Court Records (ODCR). For online court fee payment, visit pay.oscn.net.

Note: Criminal records requests at Comanche County must go through the criminal division by phone or in person. Email requests for criminal records are not accepted.

Comanche County Land Records

The Comanche County Clerk, Carrie Tubbs, maintains all land document records for the county. The clerk's office is at 315 SW 5th Street in Lawton, reachable at (580) 355-5214. The clerk records all deeds, mortgages, oil and gas leases, mineral deeds, liens, judgments, and plat maps for the county. Comanche County has one of the larger land record collections in southwest Oklahoma.

You can search Comanche County land records through the OKCountyRecords.com portal. The database holds over 2.87 million document images and more than 910,000 recorded instruments. Records are indexed starting from March 1987. That is a very large collection for a county of this size, and it reflects decades of active land and mineral rights transactions in the Lawton area.

Document types in the index include warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, oil and gas leases, mortgages, releases of mortgage, tax liens, and mineral rights instruments. If you are researching property ownership or a title chain in Comanche County, OKCountyRecords is a solid starting point. Searches are free, though downloading document images may require a fee. For records that predate March 1987, contact the county clerk directly.

Criminal History Records in Comanche County

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation maintains the statewide criminal history database. You can run a name-based search through the CHIRP system at chirp.osbi.ok.gov. The fee is $15.00. Results include arrests and convictions reported by Comanche County agencies, including the Lawton Police Department and the Comanche County Sheriff's Office. Note that this OSBI fee is separate from any search fee charged at the district court.

Name-based searches are quick but may return results for multiple individuals when a name is common. A fingerprint-based search from OSBI is more precise and ties results to one specific person. Expunged records do not appear in either type of search. Sealed court records on OSCN are also removed from public view once a court order is granted.

Comanche County has a high case volume. If you cannot find a specific case online, call the criminal division at (580) 355-4017. Staff can search by name or case number and tell you what is available. For certified copies of judgments or dispositions, the court clerk in Lawton can provide those for a fee.

Oklahoma Open Records Act

Oklahoma's Open Records Act (Title 51 O.S. sections 24A.1 through 24A.33) applies to all Comanche County government offices. Records held by the county clerk, district court, assessor, and sheriff are open to the public unless a specific exemption applies. You do not need to explain why you want records. Anyone can ask. Agencies must respond within a reasonable time.

Standard copy fees under the Act are capped at $0.25 per page. Note that court-specific copy fees, set by a separate statute, are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 per page after that. Agencies that deny a request must identify the specific legal exemption they are using. Common exemptions include active criminal investigations, juvenile court files, and certain personal information. If a denial seems improper, you can challenge it in writing or through an attorney.

For most Comanche County records requests, contacting the right office directly by phone or in person is the fastest approach. The clerk's office in Lawton is open during regular business hours and can guide you to the right department if you start in the wrong place.

Note: Written requests create a paper trail and can be helpful if an agency is slow to respond or denies your request without citing a clear exemption.

Other Comanche County Public Record Sources

The Oklahoma Secretary of State's business search at sos.ok.gov covers all entities registered in the state. Comanche County has a large number of registered businesses. Search by company name to find the registered agent, entity type, and current active status. Results are free and available immediately.

Workers' compensation records from Comanche County are searchable through the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission portal. This covers claims filed with the commission and is separate from the district court system. If you are looking for an on-the-job injury claim rather than a civil or criminal case, this is the right database to use. Oklahoma driving records are available through the Department of Public Safety at pay.apps.ok.gov. A fee applies. The main OSCN portal at oscn.net also hosts appellate court decisions for cases that were appealed from Comanche County.

Cities in Comanche County

Lawton is the county seat and largest city in Comanche County. It meets the population threshold and has its own dedicated page on this site. Other communities in the county include Cache, Elgin, and Fletcher, but those do not qualify for separate pages. All court filings and land record requests for county residents go through the Lawton courthouse.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Comanche County. If you are not sure which county holds the record you need, verify where the event or transaction occurred before you contact an office.