Tulsa County Divorce Records
Tulsa County divorce records are maintained by the District Court at the Tulsa County Courthouse on Denver Avenue. As Oklahoma's second most populous county, Tulsa County sees a very high volume of divorce filings each year. The court clerk office stores all divorce decrees, custody orders, and dissolution case files. You can search case dockets online for free through the state court network or go to the courthouse to get copies. The Family Relations Division handles divorce and family law matters, and they have a dedicated phone line for divorce record requests. Whether you need a certified decree, a plain copy, or just want to check a case status, the Tulsa County Court Clerk is the place to start.
Tulsa County Divorce Records Overview
Tulsa County Court Clerk Office
The Tulsa County Court Clerk keeps all divorce records for cases filed in this county. The office is on the second floor of the courthouse on Denver Avenue. A dedicated Family Relations division handles divorce and family case records. You can call the main line or the divorce records line to ask about specific cases before you visit.
| Office | Tulsa County Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 S Denver Ave, 2nd Floor, Tulsa, OK 74103 |
| Phone | (918) 596-5000 |
| Divorce Records | (918) 596-5454 |
| Family Relations | (918) 596-5445 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (certified copies and marriage licenses only) |
Tulsa County accepts cash, check, money order, and credit or debit cards. That makes it one of the more flexible clerk offices in Oklahoma for payment. A valid photo ID is needed for certified copies. The Saturday hours are a nice option if you work during the week, though services are limited to certified copies and marriage licenses on those days.
Searching Tulsa County Divorce Records Online
The Oklahoma State Courts Network lets you search Tulsa County divorce dockets at no cost. No account is needed. Select Tulsa County from the database list, then search by party name or case number. Oklahoma divorce cases use the FD-YYYY-#### format where FD means family/divorce. Given the high volume in Tulsa County, you may get a long list of results for common names.
Click any case to see the full docket with all filings, hearings, and orders. The OSCN search page has tools like the "Sounds Like" name search and date range filters that help narrow results in a county this large. OSCN shows docket data but not actual document images for most cases.
The On Demand Court Records site is another way to look up Tulsa County divorce cases. ODCR needs a free account and may charge for some extras. It often has document images that OSCN does not. The Tulsa County Court Clerk website also links to online resources and has info on the Family Relations division.
Tulsa County fully participates in the Oklahoma e-Filing system. That means recent filings show up in the state database fast. Older Tulsa County divorce records going back to 1907 are at the courthouse but may not be in the online system.
Tulsa County Divorce Fees
Filing fees for a Tulsa County divorce range from about $154 to $252 depending on the type of case. A divorce with minor children costs around $252. Divorces without kids can be less. Service of process fees are extra on top of the filing fee. If you cannot afford the cost, you can file an Affidavit of Indigency. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma provides free forms for this.
The Tulsa County Court Clerk charges specific fees for record services:
- Certified divorce decree: $10.00
- Divorce verification: $5.00
- Exemplified copy: $20.00
- Record search: $15.00
These Tulsa County fees are based on Oklahoma Title 28 fee schedules. The clerk office can confirm current rates by phone at (918) 596-5454.
Note: Tulsa County is one of the few Oklahoma counties with Saturday hours, which can save you a day off work.
Tulsa County Divorce Record Contents
A Tulsa County divorce decree lists both spouses by full name, the marriage date, and the date the court finalized the divorce. The decree lays out property division, debt assignment, and any alimony terms. Child custody, visitation, and support orders are included when there are minor children. The case file may also contain financial affidavits, temporary orders, and any modifications made after the original decree.
Under Oklahoma Title 43, Section 101, there are twelve legal grounds for divorce. Most Tulsa County cases use incompatibility. Name restoration orders appear in the decree when one party asked to resume a former name. Due to the large volume of cases, Tulsa County divorce records are some of the most frequently requested court documents in Oklahoma.
Getting Certified Copies in Tulsa County
You can get certified copies of Tulsa County divorce records in person at 500 S Denver Ave, 2nd Floor. Weekday hours run 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for certified copies. Bring photo ID and a case number if you have it. Staff can pull files and certify copies while you wait.
Mail requests should be sent to the Tulsa County Court Clerk with both party names, approximate divorce date, and a case number if known. Include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope. You can also call the divorce records line at (918) 596-5454 to check on a case first. Allow one to two weeks for processing by mail.
Under Section 43-105, a divorce must be filed in the county where one spouse lived for at least 30 days. Tulsa County's large population means many Oklahoma divorces end up here. For divorces from 1968 onward, you can get a verification letter from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, but that is not the full decree.
Tulsa County Divorce Legal Resources
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma has an office in the Tulsa area and helps low-income residents with divorce forms, custody disputes, and protective orders. Call 1-888-534-5243 for help. The Oklahoma Bar Association has free info on divorce steps on their website.
Under Section 43-106, Oklahoma sets a 10-day waiting period for divorces without minor children and 90 days when kids are in the case. The Section 43-107 automatic temporary injunction takes effect at the time of filing. It stops both parties from selling or hiding assets and from moving children out of state. Given Tulsa County's high case volume, these rules come into play in hundreds of cases each year.
The Oklahoma State Courts Network provides free access to Tulsa County divorce case dockets online.
You can search Tulsa County divorce cases by party name, case number, or date range on this state court database.
Cities in Tulsa County
Tulsa County includes several cities. These city pages have more detail on local divorce record access: