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Oklahoma public records allow you to search free Oklahoma divorce records and Oklahoma marriage records, conduct an Oklahoma warrant search, and search all publicly available records within the state of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma State Laws & Open Record Requests

The Freedom of Information Act, commonly known as the FOIA, makes sure that Americans are granted access to state and federal information.

The Oklahoma Open Records Act permits Oklahoma residents to request government records, and they don’t have to give a specific reason for doing so. However, information related to medical market research, student records, and real estate valuations are exceptions to this rule.¹

Because most government databases cost money and are bound to certain jurisdictions, some people opt for using private websites since many of them don’t charge a fee and can search nationwide. Also, these types of sites usually don’t ask for personal information, so visitors can conduct research without risking their privacy.

Regardless, a person needs to know how to pinpoint the appropriate jail and/or prison, state information, and jurisdiction before searching for any type of public records.

An Overview of Criminal Records in Oklahoma

Rap (Records of Arrests & Prosecutions) sheets in Oklahoma usually consist of an individual’s birth date, aliases, and any court or arrest records.

This information helps others–especially potential employers–determine if applicants can be trusted by the general public. A person’s criminal record helps employers decide whether a prospective candidate deserves a second chance or not.

How To Access OK Criminal Records

Thanks to the Oklahoma Open Records Act, criminal records are generally accessible to the public.

However, some records of criminal history are kept confidential to protect the privacy of certain individuals, such as minors. Some criminal records can even be expunged (permanently erased) if they meet certain criteria, which is explained further in the Juvenile Records section.

How To Check Someone’s Criminal History in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) provides criminal history request services by mail, fax, in-person, and online:

• Mail and In-person– Interested parties can mail a criminal history request form or travel to:

Oklahoma SBI
6600 North Harvey
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

• Fax– Number is (405)-879-2503
• Online– The Criminal History Information Request Portal (CHIRP) feature is convenient and delivers faster results. People can log in if they already have an account or register for a new one.

The price for this name-based service is $15.00 per search. The Oklahoma SBI accepts credit cards, cashier’s checks, money orders, and cash (on-site orders) as forms of payment.

Furthermore, people can use the county or municipal inmate lookup tools, court records, and other record custodians seen in the tutorial on accessing Oklahoma arrest and criminal records to see if someone has a criminal history — although an overview of this information is also discussed below.

Oklahoma Juvenile Records

Most juvenile records aren’t made public in Oklahoma.

With that said, there are a few exceptions. If someone committed a violent, sexual, or drug-related crime between the ages of 13 and 17, they can be tried as an adult. Additionally, even if a crime is considered a petty offense, it can prevent someone from getting financial aid for college or landing a dream job.

The good thing is that petty offenses can be expunged as long as:

• The individual is at least 21 years old
• They have no pending charges or arrests
• They lack any criminal convictions
• The person has met court-ordered requirements and paid off any fines or restitution²

How To Check if Someone Has a Warrant in Oklahoma

Oklahoma residents concerned about a possible warrant out on someone can use a favorite search engine to enter the words “Oklahoma warrant” and search for anyone wanted via the appropriate police department or county jail.

The Oklahoma SBI offers a confidential tip line as well as an email address for those who want to report wanted fugitives:

• Tip Line Phone: (800)-522-8017
• Tip Line Email: Tips@osbi.ok.gov

Locals can check out the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC) Fugitive search tool to view subjects’ names, demographics, mugshots, and the date they were declared “at large.” Users of this tool can click “Most Wanted” to filter for the most sought-after fugitives. Searchers who prefer an offline inquiry or lookup can dial one of the DOC’s hotline numbers or email them:

• Fugitive Hotline: (866)-363-1119
• Oklahoma DOC Fugitive Warrants Division: (405)-425-2570 or (405)-425-2571
• Email: Warrants@doc.ok.gov

The Oklahoma State Courts Network provides a docket case search tool an individual can use to hunt down bench warrants. This public index is searchable by party, case number, case type, and more.

Find Sex Offenders Nearby

Interested parties can utilize the Oklahoma DOC’s Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry. There are four search types: basic, appearance, offense, and map, as outlined below.

• Basic: Allows site visitors to search by name, address, and state
• Appearance: Search options include race, sex, hair color, height, and other demographic info
• Offense: Locate the offender by type of sexual offense and whether it was aggravated or habitual
• Map: This option lets users search by address and radius distance of one, three, or five miles

The Oklahoma SBI offers a Sex Offender search through CHIRP, but it costs $2.00 per search.

Created by the United States Department of Justice, the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website is where an individual can search for convicted sex offenders nationwide, including Washington DC and US territories. This database is free for public use and can be perused by offender name or location.

How To Get a Background Check Done in Oklahoma

There are several ways for someone to get a background check in Oklahoma, whether it’s for personal or employment purposes or simply for peace of mind.

Details that show up on typical background checks include driver’s records, credit history, past employers, criminal history, and other relevant information.

An individual can use CHIRP to obtain a criminal history of themselves or someone else. They can also opt for a fingerprint-based check, which is required for these industries and departments. Live Scan fingerprint-based background checks cost $58.25.

People applying for a handgun license for personal or instructional reasons need to fill out an application, which they can print off, fill in, or complete online. Additionally, they have to submit fingerprints. They can either obtain them through their local police department or sheriff’s office or digitally through an IdentoGO location. Applicants can check their application status online if they’re eager for the results.

Oklahoma Public Records: Understanding How State Court Records Work

Oklahoma court records mainly contain information about case verdicts, court proceedings, and transcripts; court records are generally Oklahoma public records. Nevertheless, sealed records and cases associated with mental health, adoption, and guardianship are confidential.

The Oklahoma Court System is comprised of the following: the Municipal Court, the District Courts, the Court of Civil Appeals, the Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Supreme Court.

• The Municipal Court — deals with matters like violations of traffic ordinances and petty crimes.
• The District Courts — are in charge of cases related to small claims, probate, juvenile, and criminal situations.
• The Court of Civil Appeals — handles appeals trials of a civil nature.
• The Court of Criminal Appeals — works with appeals cases from criminal trials.
• The Supreme Court — determines the outcome of all court cases and oversees the rest of the courts; it is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

OK Court Records: Search By Name or Case

Oklahoma residents can look up records by name or court case using many methods the local courts have to offer. Individuals can use the Oklahoma State Courts Network mentioned earlier in this article. There’s also the On Demand Court Records search tool, which provides court docket searches for free, but if a searcher wants to use the Advanced Tools or Image Access, they have to pay monthly fees ($5.00 and $55.00 per month, respectively).

The Municipal Court case search feature allows site visitors to locate traffic or criminal cases by name, date of birth, and driver’s license number.

What’s unique about Oklahoma is that it is the only state in the country with three federal district courts. These courts are located in Tulsa, Muskogee, and Oklahoma City. Interested parties can purchase records through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) database or a public terminal at the local courthouse.

If someone prefers to obtain a record in person or needs to retrieve (and is authorized to retrieve) a limited access record, they can contact one of the District Courts in their state.

Those who need to contact any of the court departments can call or write to them.

How To Find Oklahoma Bankruptcy Records & Forgiven Debts

People interested in tracking down bankruptcy records and/or forgiven debts can check out the aforementioned PACER website. Copies come at $0.10 per page, with documents capped at $3.00, and the price of audio files is $2.40 each.

The US Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of Oklahoma and the US Bankruptcy Court of the Western District of Oklahoma provide a free Voice Case Information System, which allows individuals to get limited case information any day of the week. The number is (866)-222-8029 (Ext. 6323 for Eastern, Ext. 6324 for Western).

The National Archives at Kansas City holds bankruptcy records that date back to the 19th century. Those who want mail-order paper or digital copies have to pay $0.80 per copy but there is a mail-order minimum charge of $20 (covers the cost of up to 25 copies). It’s cheaper to obtain copies on-site (just $0.25 per copy) but this requires a commute to Kansas City, Missouri.

The address for the National Archives is:

National Archives – Kansas City
400 West Pershing Road
Kansas City MO 64108

Accessing Oklahoma Inmate Records

There are about 10,700 jail inmates in Oklahoma. The prison population in this state is approximately 25,700.³

Oklahoma inmate records usually consist of someone’s facility location, appearance, and any past and current aliases. These details allow others to easily identify inmates if they try to escape from jail. Parole boards can also use this information to evaluate their eligibility for release.

How To Find Out if Someone Is in Jail in Oklahoma

To find someone in a jail in Oklahoma, a person can use an online search engine to enter the terms “[county name] jail inmate lookup Oklahoma” and get results listing jail inmate search features and detention centers. This also works similarly if someone types the words “[city name] police department inmate lookup Oklahoma.”

For instance, the Creek County Sheriff’s Office’s inmate roster allows users to learn more about an inmate by clicking on “View Profile” or through the “Search by Name” box.

VINE (Victim Information Notification Everyday) is a beneficial website for people who were victims of crimes. This service costs users nothing to set up, and it alerts them of changes to an inmate’s criminal case information and custody status.

How To View Oklahoma Mugshots Online

Oklahoma doesn’t have an online database dedicated to finding mugshots. However, someone can still find them online on various law enforcement sites. Typing the words “Oklahoma mugshots” into a search engine brings up inmate rosters and jail blotters from county and city jail websites.

Residents can obtain mugshots offline as well. Many newspapers carry mugshots of local offenders or arrestees, and individuals can also tune in to their local TV news stations when they run news reports about fugitives or subjects held in custody.

Search for an Oklahoma Inmate in State or Federal Prison

The Oklahoma DOC provides many convict lookup features; the “OK Offender” search tool is ideal for those who want to check the status of an imprisoned loved one. Interested parties can enter search criteria including the inmate’s OK DOC number, name, or birth date.

The DOC’s Oklahoma Violent Offender Registry–like the state sex offender registry–lets users find offenders by basic, appearance, offense, and map categories. Site visitors can also research offenders listed under the “Delinquent,” “Offender Roster, and “Transient” tabs. Users can even find violent offenders through CHIRP if they don’t mind paying the $2.00 fee.

The Oklahoma DOC operates 24 facilities: 22 state prisons and 2 private prisons. People can click on the facility names or websites to receive their contact information.

Anyone looking for federal prisoners can visit the Federal Bureau of Investigation (BOP) site to utilize the inmate locator that enables searchers to look up to someone held in federal prisons from 1982 to today. Additionally, users can search specific federal prisons in Oklahoma or other states if desired.

For a more in-depth overview of looking up inmate records throughout Oklahoma’s counties and prisons, anyone can review the steps for doing so seamlessly.

Sending Money to an Inmate

After finding out where they are, many people like to provide monetary support to their imprisoned loved ones as they serve out their sentences. This can be done by sending deposits through JPay. There are five ways to pay via JPay: phone, cash, money order, online, and mobile:

• Phone- Patrons can dial (800)-574-5729 anytime day or night to get help from a customer service representative.

• Cash- In-person deposits can be made through local Walmart and CVS stores. The receiver code is 6365.

• Money Order- Customers mail money order payments and the deposit form to:

JPay
PO Box 278320
Miramar FL 33027

• Online– People can use their debit or credit to send payments through the website.
• Mobile– Those with an iPhone or Android can download the app to deposit money from home or on the go.

Friends and relatives need to have an inmate’s DOC number on hand when sending payments. JPay programs are not available for those imprisoned in private institutions. Each facility has its own money-sending policies. Transfer fees for these options vary.

Visiting an Oklahoma Inmate

All Oklahoma DOC facilities have different visitation procedures, but there are standard guidelines prospective visitors need to follow. First, each visitor is required to fill out and submit a visitor’s request form and a valid ID (a copy of a driving license or other current government-issued identification — minors are exempt from the ID requirement).

Upon approval, individuals will need to obtain information about authorized visiting hours, days, and policies before stopping by the applicable facility.

Writing to an Inmate

If someone wants to exchange letters with an inmate, they should make sure their envelope has the inmate’s name, DOC number, and appropriate institution address. Every mail piece is inspected and monitored by prison personnel.

Vital Records in OK

Vital records in Oklahoma include birth certificates, divorce certificates, adoption records, death certificates, marriage certificates, birth heirloom certificates, and genealogy reports. This part of the article concentrates on birth certificates, death certificates, divorce certificates, and marriage certificates.

Who Has Access to Oklahoma Vital Records?

Technically, birth and death records are Oklahoma public records. Nonetheless, they have to be at least 125 years old and 50 years old, respectively, before someone can request them. Plus, one needs to submit identification, an application, and payment to obtain them.⁴ Marriage and divorce records are accessible to the public.

On the other hand, marriage and divorce records are accessible to the public, and the map below shows the divorce rates in every Oklahoma county per the US Census.

Although these vital records are publicly accessible, if someone wants to guard their privacy they can get their divorce records sealed.

An individual can buy their own birth certificate once they reach adulthood. Blood relatives and spouses can also request birth certificates. A legal representative can only obtain one if they’re granted permission by their client or by court order.

For death record requests, family members and court representatives are required to provide evidence of their relationship with the decedent.

How To Figure Out if Someone Is Married or Divorced in Oklahoma (Free OK Divorce & Marriage Records)

The Vital Records Division of the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) doesn’t keep marriage and divorce records, so people curious about someone else’s marriage or divorce records have to request them from the appropriate Clerk of Court where the said event took place.¹⁰

Additional insight into how to find Oklahoma marital records or look up OK divorce information may come in handy for a streamlined and effective search.

Order Replacement Death or Birth Certificates in Oklahoma

Whether someone needs to buy a new record or amend a present one, they can buy one in three ways through the Oklahoma Vital Records department.

• Phone- Customers can call (877)-817-7364 to order certificates from VitalChek and pick them up from the Vital Records office in person or have the documents mailed to their homes. Pick-up hours run from 2:30 to 4:45 in the afternoon on weekdays. They can retrieve their order from Tulsa, Oklahoma City, or McAlester.
• Online– Requestors can place an order through the VitalChek website. Like the phone option, they can have their package delivered to their private residence or pick it up in person.
• Mail- If patrons don’t mind the long wait time, mail orders take three to four months to process. The office location is at this address:

Oklahoma State Department of Health
Vital Records
P.O. Box 284964
Oklahoma OK 73124

The price of certified copies of birth and death certificates is $15.00. Proof of order confirmation and a government ID is required for in-person pick-up orders.

Here are the required birth certificate and death certificate applications:

• English Birth Certificate Application¹¹
• Spanish Birth Certificate Application
• English Death Certificate Application
• Spanish Death Certificate Application

Customers with comments or inquiries can contact the Vital of Records by calling or emailing them.

Phone: 405-426-8880
Email: askVR@health.ok.gov

Anyone interested in learning about distant ancestors or any other historical figure in Oklahoma can check out OK2Explore. This website has birth records that date back to 1865 and death records that date back to 1908. There is no charge for viewing these records, but it costs $15.00 to purchase certified copies of them online or by mail (plus a $12.95 processing fee for online results).

It is essential to know where and how to obtain public records, whether someone is looking for information about a friend, a relative, themselves, or even a person they heard about in the news.

By reading this piece, people can possess the skills they need to locate Oklahoma public records and the knowledge of which custodians host which records. Criminal records are maintained by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), prisoner information is hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC), and arrest and warrant information is held by local sheriff’s offices and police agencies.