Searching Tulsa County Court Records
These questions cover the basics of finding a case and getting an official copy.
Where is the Tulsa County Court Clerk's office?
The Court Clerk is on the second floor of the Tulsa County Courthouse at 500 South Denver Avenue, Room 200, Tulsa, OK 74103-3832. The general phone line is 918-596-5420, and hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A satellite office in Broken Arrow can also help with marriage and divorce copies. The Court Clerk page has the full office detail.
Can I look up Tulsa County court information online?
Yes. Court records are searched for free through OSCN, the Oklahoma State Courts Network. You can search by case number, party name, date range, party type, case type, or a District Court traffic citation. The Court Clerk's FAQ points the public there. Start with the Tulsa County court records page for a step-by-step on the search.
Is OSCN an official certified court record?
No. OSCN is an official public access system, but each case page warns that the information is not the official record. For a certified copy or full file inspection, you go to the Court Clerk. Use the online docket to find a case, then verify the detail with the office. The court records page explains the difference.
Why did my search return too many results?
OSCN limits results to 500 records to keep the system fast. A common name with no other filter can hit that cap. Narrow the search with a first name, a birth-date range, a filed-date range, or a District Court case type. The court dockets page covers the filters in detail.
What information appears in an OSCN case?
A case can show the case number, style, case type, filing date, court, parties, attorneys, hearing events, counts, statute links, and a dated docket. Some entries link a PDF or TIFF, while others say the document is held at the Court Clerk's office. The court dockets page breaks down the docket fields.
Inmates, Arrests, and Warrants
These questions cover the jail roster, bond, releases, and warrants.
How do I search for a current inmate?
Use the Tulsa County Sheriff's online roster. You can search by first name, last name, or booking number, and switch between Recent, All, and Recent Releases. The old Inmate Information Center now redirects to the Sheriff's community portal. The inmate records page covers the roster and what each profile shows.
Are all inmates on the roster convicted?
No. The roster carries the notice that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A booking record can reflect an arrest, a pending charge, a hold, or a warrant. It is not proof of conviction. For the court outcome, check the case on OSCN through the arrest records page.
Where do I post bond?
Bonds may be posted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at the David L. Moss Correctional Center, 300 North Denver. Cash only is accepted for cash bonds. The Court Clerk lists bond and jail information at 918-596-8933, and the general jail line is 918-596-8900. The inmate records page lists the jail contacts.
How do I find recently released inmates?
Use the Recent Releases tab on the Sheriff's roster, which covers releases in the last 48 hours. If a release is older, call the jail at 918-596-8900 or use VINELink notifications. The released inmates page covers state and federal release searches too.
How do I check for a warrant?
The Sheriff's site has a Check Warrants tool, and a District Court case docket on OSCN can show warrant activity. Online data can lag, so verify with the Sheriff or the court. Never pay a caller who claims you owe money on a warrant. The warrant records page explains warrant types and resolution.
How do I clear or expunge an Oklahoma record?
Expungement is a court petition under 22 O.S. 18 and 22 O.S. 19. Eligibility depends on the disposition, waiting periods, the offense, and any pending cases. You must notify the agencies and obtain a court order. Many people use legal aid or an attorney. The arrest records page covers the process.
How do I send money to an inmate?
Use the front-lobby kiosks at the jail, the JailATM.com or CSGpay.com sites, or a mailed money order or cashier's check. Do not mail cash or personal checks. A money order must include the inmate's name, the DLM number, and a return address, or the jail returns it. The inmate records page lists the money and mail rules.
How are voting rights restored after a felony?
A person convicted of a felony loses the right to vote until all terms of incarceration and supervision, including probation or parole, are complete. At that point, voting rights are restored automatically, but the person must re-register before they can vote. The released inmates page covers civil-rights restoration.
Marriage, Divorce, and Probate
These questions cover licenses, decrees, and estate records.
Where do I get a marriage license?
Apply at the Marriage License Division on the second floor of the courthouse, or at the Broken Arrow satellite office at 123 North Main Street. Both applicants must appear together between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on a weekday. The marriage and divorce records page lists the ID and age rules.
How much is a Tulsa County marriage license?
The standard fee is $50. It drops to $5 with a qualifying premarital counseling certificate showing at least four hours of counseling. The downtown office takes cash or card; the Broken Arrow satellite takes card only. The marriage records page has the full fee detail.
Where do I get a divorce decree copy?
Copies of a decree of dissolution come from the Court Clerk's office, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 918-596-5454 for decree copy questions. Divorce cases are also searchable on OSCN under the Family and Domestic case type. The divorce records page covers the search and copies.
Are probate records public?
Some are, but several categories are confidential. Guardianship records, adoption records after a final decree, and mental health records require a court order or a qualifying interest. Estate probate and will filings may be searchable depending on the case. The probate records page explains what stays private.
Land Records and Public Records
These questions cover deeds, alerts, and the open-records framework.
How do I search land or deed records?
Use the County Clerk, not the Court Clerk. The County Clerk records land and real estate documents and offers the Acclaim search portal and the LOCCAT map tool. Some online access needs a paid subscription. The County Clerk page covers the search tools and recording fees.
What is RecordRadar?
RecordRadar is a free County Clerk alert that emails you when a document is recorded under a registered name or parcel. It guards against property fraud. Register each name variation and parcel, then confirm your email. The public records page covers RecordRadar and other county records.
Can I see juvenile records online?
Usually no. Juvenile records are restricted by Oklahoma law and local practice. Tulsa juvenile cases are heard at the Juvenile Justice Center, and juvenile categories appear in OSCN, but public access is not like adult dockets. The court records page explains restricted records.
Does the citation search cover City of Tulsa tickets?
No. OSCN's traffic citation search covers District Court tickets only and does not search municipal citations. A City of Tulsa Police ticket is handled by the municipal court, not the county courthouse. The traffic court records page explains the county and city split.
How do I file an open records request?
Find the office that holds the record, then describe it by type, names, dates, and any case or instrument number. Say whether you want to inspect or copy it. There is no special form for most requests, and you do not have to say why. The public records page covers the Open Records Act and request steps.