Seminole County Court Records

Seminole County court records comprise legal information regarding trial and court proceedings. These documents provide comprehensive accounts of county litigations, including case filings, hearing information, orders, and judgments. Inquirers may also find Seminole County arrest records as part of the court records when arrest incidents have escalated to criminal court cases.

Are Court Records Public in Seminole County?

Seminole County court records are generally considered public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act and Wisconsin Public Records Law. Therefore, most court records, including civil, criminal, and family case information, are available to the public. Nonetheless, the Law exempts certain records from public disclosure to safeguard privacy and sensitive information. Specifically, the Act restricts public access to juvenile records, adoption and guardianship records, victim or witness information in certain criminal cases, and records of particular law enforcement investigations and activities.

Seminole County Court Records Search

Interested parties may perform a general search of Seminole County via the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) Case Search. Using a case number or party name, requesters may access publicly available probate, small claims, and family court records from District Courts across the state, including Seminole County.

Alternatively, interested parties may obtain Seminole County court records in person at the Court Clerk's Office. The locational and contact details of the office are as follows:

120 S Wewoka Ave
Wewoka, OK, 74884-2638
Phone: (405) 257-6236
Fax: (405) 257-2631
Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Seminole County Courts

The Oklahoma trial court system consists of District Courts, Municipal Courts, Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims, and the Court of Tax Review. Below are the contact and locational details of the courts that serve Seminole County:

Seminole County District Court
Seminole County Courthouse
120 South Wewoka Avenue, P.O. Box 130, Wewoka, OK 74884
Phone: (405) 257-6236
Fax: (405) 257-2631

Konawa Municipal Court
122 North Broadway Street, Konawa, OK 74849
Phone: (580) 925-3775

Seminole Municipal Court
401 North Main Street, P.O. Box 1218, Seminole, OK 74818
Phone: (405) 382-4330 ext. 251

Wewoka Municipal Court
123 South Mekusukey Street, P.O. Box 1497, Wewoka, OK 74884
Phone: (405) 257-7021

Seminole County Criminal and Civil Records

Inquirers may obtain Seminole County criminal and civil court records via the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) Case Search. Using a case number, party name, or other criteria, requesters may access publicly available criminal and civil court files from District Courts across the state, including Seminole County. However, the platform makes juvenile, adoption, and guardianship records inaccessible. Users may also access Seminole County arrest records during criminal case searches.

Criminal records on the platform comprise misdemeanor and felony case details, court orders, and judgments. In contrast, civil court records concern non-criminal cases, like family law, probate, and civil litigation. Interested parties may contact the Seminole County Clerk by phone or in person about searching and copying criminal and civil court records at the following address:

Seminole County Court Clerk
120 S Wewoka Ave
Wewoka, OK, 74884-2638
Phone: (405) 257-6236
Fax: (405) 257-2631
Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Seminole County Marriage Records

Eligible requesters may access marriage certificates from the Seminole County Clerk's Office for weddings in the county. However, before they may request a marriage certificate in the county, they must have obtained a marriage license, had a wedding ceremony, and returned the filled-out marriage license to the Seminole County Clerk's Office for recording.

Interested individuals may contact the County Clerk's Office at the address above for more details on obtaining Seminole County marriage records.

Seminole County Divorce Records

The Seminole County Court Clerk handles divorce certificates and decrees in the county. Only parties to a divorce may access these records.

When requesting divorce records, applicants must provide both parties' complete names, date of divorce, and case number (if available).

Since Oklahoma is a non-form state, the Court Clerk's Office does not provide standardized forms for interested parties to complete. Instead, individuals seeking a divorce may receive the necessary documents via legal services or an attorney.

Seminole Birth Records

Eligible requesters may access Seminole County birth certificates from the Oklahoma Vital Records Office. These individuals include the subject of the record or persons authorized by the subject. Court-authorized individuals may also obtain these documents.

When submitting a request for a Seminole County birth certificate, applicants must include a copy of their valid ID, a completed request form, a self-addressed, stamped, business-sized envelope, and the appropriate fee. The application materials, including the fee, must be mailed to the Vital Records Office at:

Vital Records
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 248964
Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964

The Vital Records Office charges $15.00 for a standard certified birth certificate (search fee and a copy). Checks and money orders should be payable to the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

Seminole Death Records

Qualified requesters may access Seminole County death certificates from the Oklahoma Vital Records Office. To apply for a Seminole County death record, information seekers must include a copy of accepted identification, the completed request form, a self-addressed, stamped, business-sized envelope, and the necessary fee. The application materials, including the fee, must be mailed to:

Vital Records
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 248964
Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964

The Vital Records Office charges $15.00 for a standard certified birth certificate (search fee and a copy).

Seminole County Probate Court Records

The District Court hears probate cases in Seminole County, and the Seminole County Court Clerk's Office maintains documents from these cases.

Some legal issues handled by the probate court include:

• Estate administration
• Trusts
• Guardianships
• Conservatorships
• Mental health commitments

Individuals seeking probate records in Seminole County may browse the Oklahoma State Courts Network portal by case number, party name, or other relevant details. For in-person requests, interested persons may visit the Seminole County Court Clerk's Office at:

120 S Wewoka Ave
Wewoka, OK, 74884-2638
Phone: (405) 257-6236
Fax: (405) 257-2631
Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Seminole County Property Records

Information searchers may access Seminole County property records through the Real Property Records Online search tool on the County Assessor's website. The Seminole County Assessor's Office handles real estate appraisal and property tax assessments. Visitors may access property-related data on the platform using search criteria such as name, parcel number, address, or subdivision. These include ownership information, property descriptions, assessment data, current and historical property tax information, deeds, and liens.

Requesters may also visit the Seminole County Clerk's Office to access property records, including deeds, mortgages, and liens.

Seminole County Court Records Online

Members of the public may be able to access Seminole County records online through the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) Case Search or by visiting the Court Clerk's Office. Alternatively, third-party online repositories such as Oklahomacourtrecords.us may offer seamless access to Seminole County court records remotely, saving time and effort for individuals who might not wish to visit the courthouse in person. These platforms usually enable users to read or obtain legal files straight from their website, simplifying the process. However, such platforms are independent of any official body. Therefore, record results may contain erroneous or out-of-date information. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.