Search Grant County Divorce Records
Grant County divorce records are stored at the District Court in Medford, a small town in north-central Oklahoma. The Court Clerk maintains all dissolution case files for this rural county, which dates back to the territorial period of 1893. Grant County has a low population and a correspondingly small number of divorce filings each year, which means the clerk can often give more individual attention to record requests. You can look up basic case docket data online for free, or contact the courthouse by phone, mail, or in person. The clerk keeps petitions, decrees, and all related court papers on file and provides copies to anyone who asks.
Grant County at a Glance
Grant County Court Clerk Details
The Grant County Court Clerk office in Medford is the sole source for divorce records in this county. The staff handles filings, record maintenance, and public copy requests. Because of the small size of the county, the office tends to be less busy than those in urban areas. That often means faster service. If you plan to visit, a phone call ahead can confirm hours and make sure the office is staffed.
| Office | Grant County Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 112 E Guthrie St, Medford, OK 73759 |
| Phone | (580) 395-2828 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Copy Fee | $1.00 first page, $0.50 each additional |
| Certification Fee | $5.00 per document |
The clerk needs party names to find a case. A case number or approximate year helps. For certified copies, bring a photo ID. Payment is by cash, check, or money order. Mail requests are also accepted. Send the details and a check for the fees to the address above, and the clerk will mail the copies back. Response times are usually quick for this small office, often within a week for mail requests.
How to Search Grant County Divorce Cases
Grant County uses the OSCN docket search system. Select Grant County from the dropdown, type in a party name, and filter by Family to see divorce cases. The results list matching cases with their case number, date, and status. Click a case to see the full docket. The docket shows every filing, hearing, and order in the case. It is free and open to the public. No account is needed.
With such a small population, Grant County has very few divorce filings each year. You might see just a handful of cases in any given year. That makes searching simple. Cases use the FD prefix in their numbers. A Grant County divorce from 2023 might be FD-2023-0004. The docket gives you the case summary, but the actual documents are not online. You have to get the decree and other papers from the clerk in Medford.
The ODCR site also covers Grant County. It is a good backup if OSCN is down. Both tools are free and do not need a login to use.
Note: Grant County has territorial-era records from before Oklahoma became a state in 1907. These older records may not appear in the online system. Contact the clerk at (580) 395-2828 for pre-statehood divorce records.
Grant County Divorce Fees and Filing Costs
The filing fee for a divorce petition in Grant County is around $250. This is the standard Oklahoma rate. Service of process is extra. Sheriff service typically costs $35 to $50. If the other party lives out of state or cannot be found, service by publication through a newspaper is required, adding to the total cost.
Oklahoma law under Title 43 sets the rules for filing. You need six months of state residency and 30 days in Grant County before you can file. After the petition goes in, the court must wait at least 10 days before granting a divorce with no children. Cases involving minor children require a 90-day waiting period under Section 43-107.1. These are minimums set by the legislature. The judge cannot reduce them.
Fee waivers are available through the pauper's affidavit process. If you cannot afford the filing fee, fill out the form at the clerk's office. The judge will review your finances and decide. If granted, the court fee is waived. This does not cover service costs or other expenses, but it removes the largest upfront cost.
What Grant County Divorce Records Contain
A Grant County divorce case file includes the petition, the other party's response, any motions or temporary orders, financial documents, and the final decree. The petition lists the grounds for divorce. Oklahoma has 12 grounds under Section 43-101. Incompatibility is used in most cases because it does not require proving that either party did something wrong.
The decree is the final court order. It dissolves the marriage and sets all the terms. Property gets divided. Debts get assigned. If children are involved, custody, visitation, and child support are all laid out. Child support in Oklahoma follows a formula in Section 43-118. Alimony can be awarded under Section 43-121 based on need and the other party's ability to pay. The decree is signed by the judge and sealed by the clerk. It becomes a public record, though information about minor children may be restricted from public access in some situations.
Certified Copies from Grant County
Certified copies of Grant County divorce decrees come from the Court Clerk in Medford. The certified version has the court seal and the clerk's signature. You need this version for legal matters. Plain copies are fine for personal reference but will not be accepted by banks, government agencies, or other courts as official proof of divorce.
You can visit the courthouse at 112 E Guthrie St in Medford for same-day service. For mail requests, send a letter with the full names of both parties, the approximate year of the divorce, the case number if you have it, and a check or money order for the fee. The clerk will process it and send the copy by regular mail. Grant County's small size means mail requests are usually handled promptly. Expect about a week for turnaround in most cases.
Grant County Divorce Record Resources
The Oklahoma State Courts Network provides free access to Grant County divorce case dockets.
OSCN is the simplest way to start a Grant County divorce record search. You can find case numbers, check status, and see docket entries before contacting the clerk. It is especially helpful for confirming basic details before making a trip to Medford.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma serves north-central Oklahoma, including Grant County. They offer free divorce forms and can help low-income residents with the filing process. For historical or genealogy research, the Oklahoma Historical Society may have older Grant County records from the territorial period on file at the state archive.
Nearby Counties
Grant County is in north-central Oklahoma, near the Kansas border. If the divorce was filed in a neighboring county, that county's Court Clerk will have the file. Here are the counties that border Grant County.