Search Tulsa County Background Check Records

Tulsa County is the second most populated county in Oklahoma. Court Clerk Don Newberry runs the records office at 500 South Denver Ave., Room 200, Tulsa, OK 74103. The District Court handles a high volume of criminal, civil, family, and probate cases each year. You can search Tulsa County background check records online through the Oklahoma State Courts Network for free. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and even Saturday mornings from 9 AM to 1 PM. This page covers all the ways to search and request background check records in Tulsa County.

Tulsa County Court Clerk Records

The Tulsa County Court Clerk is Don Newberry. The office is at 500 South Denver Ave., Room 200, Tulsa, OK 74103-3832. The main phone is 918-596-5420 or 918-596-5421. Email is tulsa.courtclerk@oscn.net. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The Saturday hours make Tulsa County one of the few courthouses in Oklahoma open on weekends.

The Court Clerk maintains all District Court case records. This includes criminal felonies and misdemeanors, civil cases, family court matters, probate, guardianship, and small claims. Marriage licenses are available by calling 918-596-5478. Divorce records can be reached at 918-596-5454. Court records inquiries go to 918-596-5420. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for standard copies and $1.00 per page for certified copies. These fees are lower than many other Oklahoma counties.

The screenshot below shows the Tulsa County Court Clerk official website.

The Tulsa County Court Clerk website provides access to court records and office information.

How to Search Tulsa County Background Check

The Oklahoma State Courts Network is the fastest free way to search Tulsa County background check records. Select Tulsa County from the dropdown. Enter the name in Last, First format. Search by case number, case type, or date range. OSCN is free with no account needed. Results show charges, case status, docket entries, and party names. Many documents can be viewed and printed from the screen.

On Demand Court Records is another option. Basic search is free. A $5 monthly plan adds date of birth filters, warrant searches, and more detailed results. Both OSCN and ODCR pull from the same court data. Running both helps you catch everything. Case number prefixes help sort results. CF is criminal felony. CM is criminal misdemeanor. CJ is civil over $10,000. FD is family or divorce. PB is probate.

The Tulsa County Public Records page provides links to court records, marriage and divorce records, and municipal court information. Tulsa Municipal Court records are separate and kept at 600 Civic Center, Second Floor, Tulsa, OK 74103.

The Tulsa County public records page connects you to court records, vital records, and related resources.

In-person searches at the courthouse work well. Walk in during business hours or on Saturday morning. Bring a photo ID. Staff can pull cases by name or number. Viewing is free. Copies are charged at the standard rate.

Tulsa County Property and Land Records

The Tulsa County Clerk is Michael Willis. The office is at 218 W. 6th St., 7th Floor, Tulsa, OK 74119-1004. Phone is 918-596-5801. Email is landrecords@tulsacounty.org. Tulsa County uses the LOCCAT system, which combines records from the County Clerk, Assessor, and Treasurer on a single map-based program. This is different from most other Oklahoma counties.

Tulsa County is not on the OKCountyRecords.com system. You need to use the County Clerk's own tools or visit in person. Copies cost $1 per page. Certification costs $1 per instrument. Paper reproduction fees vary: legal size is $0.25 per page, ledger is $0.50 per page, and certified copies are $1.00 per page. Property records include deeds, mortgages, mineral interests, liens, judgments, and plat maps.

Tulsa County Sheriff Background Check

The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office Records Division is at 303 W. 1st Street, Tulsa, OK 74103. Phone is 918-596-5601. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The office keeps arrest records, booking information, and jail records. An Inmate Information Center is available online for checking current inmates.

For a statewide criminal history, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation runs name searches for $15 through CHIRP. Fingerprint searches cost $19 for Oklahoma or $41 for Oklahoma and FBI. Under Title 74 O.S. Section 150.9, any criminal history from OSBI that is not already public must be kept confidential. The Sex Offender Registry and Mary Rippy Violent Offender Registry checks are $2 each through OSBI. The DOC Offender Lookup is free.

Access Rules for Tulsa County Records

Court records in Tulsa County are public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Title 51, Sections 24A.1 through 24A.29. Anyone can request them. You do not need to be a party to the case. No reason is needed. Criminal records show charges, pleas, and sentences. Civil records show filings, motions, and judgments.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile cases are sealed. Adoption records are confidential. Expunged records are erased from public access. They will not show on OSCN or in an OSBI report. Cases sealed by a judge are also off limits. Birth and death records are not at the courthouse. Those are maintained by the Oklahoma State Department of Health at 405-426-8880. Certified copies with authentication stamps are available through the Court Clerk's office for court documents.

• Standard copies: $0.25 per page
• Certified copies: $1.00 per page
• Marriage license copies: available at Court Clerk
• Divorce records: call 918-596-5454
• Municipal court records: 600 Civic Center, Tulsa

Cities in Tulsa County

Tulsa County covers the City of Tulsa and several surrounding cities. All District Court cases go through the Tulsa County Court Clerk. Municipal courts in each city handle local ordinance violations separately.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Tulsa County. Records are kept where the case was filed.