Access Woods County Background Check
Woods County background check records are held at the courthouse in Alva, the county seat. The District Court handles criminal, civil, family, and probate filings for the county. Court Clerk Staci Davey runs the records office at 407 Government Street. You can search Woods County court records online for free through the Oklahoma State Courts Network. The county also has land records, marriage files, and other documents that go into a full background check. Woods County was formed in 1893 from the Cherokee Outlet, and records go back to the early 1890s. This page explains each source and how to get the records you need.
Woods County Overview
Woods County Court Clerk Office
The Woods County Court Clerk is Staci Davey. Her office is at 407 Government St., Suite 30, Alva, OK 73717. The phone number is (580) 327-3119. The Court Clerk keeps all District Court records for Woods County. This includes marriage, divorce, court, and land records. Probate records date back to 1901. General court records go back even further to 1893 when the county was formed.
Copy fees are $1.00 for the first page. Additional pages cost $0.50 each. Certified copies carry an extra fee. You can visit the office in person to inspect records for free during business hours. Mail requests need a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment. The Oklahoma Open Records Act under Title 51 makes court records available to anyone. You do not need to be a party to the case. You do not need to state why you want the records.
The Court Clerk handles criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, civil lawsuits, small claims, family law matters, and probate cases. Woods County is a small county, so the office tends to process requests fairly fast. Staff can look up records by name or case number.
The screenshot below shows Woods County court records, which can be helpful for historical background check research.
This page has details on court records, case lookups, and how to access older documents.
| Office | Woods County Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Staci Davey |
| Address | 407 Government St., Suite 30 Alva, OK 73717 |
| Phone | (580) 327-3119 |
Search Woods County Records Online
The Oklahoma State Courts Network is the best free tool for a Woods County background check. Select Woods County from the dropdown menu. Enter the person's name in Last, First format. You can also search by case number. OSCN is free and open all day, every day. No account is needed. Results show party names, charges, case status, and docket entries.
On Demand Court Records covers Woods County too. Basic search is free. A $5 monthly plan adds date of birth search and warrant filters. Both tools pull from the same court data but show it differently. Using both helps you get a fuller picture of someone's record in Woods County.
In-person searches work well at the courthouse in Alva. Go to 407 Government Street. Bring a photo ID. The staff can pull records by name or case number. You can view files on the spot and order copies. Woods County is small enough that most requests get handled same day.
The image below shows the ODCR search portal used for court record lookups.
ODCR provides another way to search for criminal and civil case records across Oklahoma.
Woods County Property and Land Records
The Woods County Clerk is at 407 Government St., Alva, OK 73717. The phone is (580) 327-0998. The fax number is 580-327-6222. Land records in Woods County go back to 1893. Marriage records start from 1894. The County Clerk handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and mineral interests. Property records show ownership, tax liens, and judgment liens, all of which can matter in a background check.
Woods County is not fully on OKCountyRecords.com for all time periods. Some records need to be searched in person or by contacting the County Clerk directly. Copies cost $1 per page for standard prints. Certified copies are $1 per certificate. If you need older land records, plan to visit the courthouse or call ahead to see what is available.
Note: Woods County land records from the 1890s are among the oldest in Oklahoma and may need to be pulled from storage at the courthouse.
Statewide Background Check via OSBI
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation provides criminal history searches that cover all of Oklahoma, not just Woods County. A name search costs $15. A fingerprint search costs $19. The online portal called CHIRP lets you create a free account and submit requests at any time. Searches with no match come back quickly. Those that need review happen during staff hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
You can add a Sex Offender Registry check for $2 and a Mary Rippy Violent Offender Registry check for another $2. Payment methods include credit card, money order, and cashier's check. Walk-in requests go to 6600 N. Harvey, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Personal checks are not accepted. Title 74 O.S. Section 150.9 says criminal history from OSBI that is not already public must be kept confidential by the requestor.
Records Access in Woods County
Court records in Woods County are public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. Title 51 gives everyone the right to view them. You do not need to be part of the case. Criminal records show charges, pleas, and sentencing. Civil records show filings and judgments.
Certain records are restricted. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Adoption records are private. Expunged records are removed from all public systems, including OSCN and OSBI. If a judge seals a case, it stays closed to the public. Woods County was named for Samuel Wood and has been keeping records since the 1890s. The courthouse in Alva remains the central hub for all record access in the county. The Woods County Genealogical Society, based in Alva, can also help with historical record searches for those looking further back.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Woods County. Records are filed in the county where the case took place.