Find Property Records in Caddo County

Caddo County property records are maintained by the County Clerk at the courthouse in Anadarko. The office holds all recorded land instruments for the county, including deeds, mortgages, oil and gas leases, mineral deeds, tax liens, and releases. Unlike many Oklahoma counties, Caddo County land records are not currently available through an online search portal. To search or obtain copies of property records in Caddo County, you must visit the clerk's office in person or contact the office directly. Records in this county date back to 1902, giving researchers and title professionals access to over a century of land history.

Caddo County Clerk and Property Records Office

The Caddo County Clerk is the official custodian of all land records in the county. This office records and stores all instruments affecting real property, from deeds and mortgages to oil and gas leases and tax liens. The current County Clerk is Rhonda Johnson. The office is at the Caddo County Courthouse in Anadarko. If you have questions about specific records, the office email is caddo.land@caddocountyok.gov. Calling ahead before your visit is a good idea to confirm current hours and what to bring if you need copies made.

Because Caddo County does not currently offer online access to its land records, the clerk's office is the primary way to search. Staff can look up documents by name or legal description and make copies while you wait. Certified copies carry the county seal and are needed for title work and legal filings. Uncertified copies cost less and are fine for most research. The clerk's office holds instruments from 1902 forward, including all deed books, mortgage records, and mineral lease filings recorded since the county was organized.

Accessing Caddo County Property Records

Caddo County land records are not currently available through an online search system. The county does not participate in OKCountyRecords.com at this time, so that portal does not provide Caddo County document access. All searches must be conducted in person at the County Clerk's office at 110 SW 2nd Street, Suite 102 in Anadarko. There is no remote search option available through the county government website either.

If you are conducting a title search or need to verify recorded documents, plan to visit the Anadarko courthouse in person. The clerk's staff can assist with name searches and legal description searches using the county's internal index system. For those who cannot travel to Anadarko, a local title company or abstractor in the area may be able to pull copies on your behalf for a fee.

The OKCountyRecords portal shown above does not currently include Caddo County data. Caddo County land records must be accessed in person at the courthouse in Anadarko.

Types of Property Records in Caddo County

The Caddo County Clerk holds a wide range of land instruments. Warranty deeds are the most common. They transfer real property from one owner to another and include a guarantee that the title is clear of undisclosed claims. Quitclaim deeds transfer only the interest the grantor holds, with no warranty. Mortgages and deeds of trust are used to secure loans against property. Releases discharge those liens once the debt is paid. All of these instruments are indexed and stored at the courthouse.

Oil and gas leases are a significant part of the Caddo County record index. Western Oklahoma has a long history of mineral exploration, and the Cement Oil Field discovered in 1911 was one of the most important historic fields in the county. Oil and gas leases, mineral deeds, and royalty assignments are all public record once filed. Mineral rights in Oklahoma are frequently separated from surface ownership, so a thorough title search often requires checking both types of records. Tax liens for unpaid property taxes also appear in the land records index.

The county clerk's records date back to 1902 and include deed books, mortgage records, and other instruments that predate electronic indexing. These older records require an in-person visit and may need to be pulled from bound volumes rather than a computer index.

Recording Fees for Caddo County Property Records

Oklahoma recording fees are set by state law. Under Title 28 Section 32, effective November 1, 2024, the fee for the first page of any deed, mortgage, or other recorded instrument is $8.00. Each additional page costs $2.00. A records management and preservation fee of $10.00 applies per instrument. Documents that do not meet formatting requirements are charged as non-conforming at $25.00 for the first page and $10.00 for each additional page.

Senate Bill 57, also effective November 1, 2024, requires all documents submitted for recording to have a 2-inch top margin and 1-inch margins on all other sides. Documents outside those specs are still accepted and recorded, but at the higher non-conforming rate. Oklahoma collects a documentary stamp tax of $0.75 per $500 of consideration under Title 68 Section 3201. On a $150,000 sale, that equals $225 in stamps due at the time of recording. Photographic copies are $1.00 per page, and certified copies add another $1.00 per page.

Caddo County Assessor and Property Valuation

The Caddo County Assessor is Edward Whitworth. The assessor's office is at 110 SW 2nd Street in Anadarko, the same building as the County Clerk but a different office. Call the assessor at (405) 247-2477 or email caddoassessor@gmail.com. The assessor values all real and personal property in the county for tax purposes. Assessment rolls list current owners, parcel descriptions, and estimated values. These records are separate from the deed index maintained by the County Clerk but are useful when you know the property location but not the owner's name.

The County Treasurer handles tax collection and maintains payment records. The treasurer's office can be reached at (405) 247-5151. Property tax bills in Caddo County are due by December 31 each year. A half-payment option is available, with the first half due by December 31 and the second half due by March 31. Late payments accrue a penalty of 1.5% per month. Tax liens for unpaid property taxes are recorded with the County Clerk and show up in the land records index. For statewide tax roll data, see OKTaxRolls.com.

Submitting Documents to the Caddo County Clerk

Because Caddo County does not currently operate an online land records system, document submission options differ from counties that use e-recording platforms. Documents can be submitted in person at the clerk's office in Anadarko or sent by mail to P.O. Box 68, Anadarko, OK 73005. Title companies and lenders should confirm current submission procedures directly with the clerk's office before sending documents. Call (405) 247-6609 or email caddo.land@caddocountyok.gov for current instructions on mailing requirements and accepted document formats.

Cities in Caddo County

Anadarko is the county seat of Caddo County and the main hub for all county government services. Other communities in the county include Chickasha (which is in Grady County), Hinton, Fort Cobb, Cyril, and Cement. All property records for land anywhere in Caddo County are filed with the County Clerk in Anadarko. None of the cities in Caddo County meet the population threshold for a dedicated property records page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Caddo County. Each has its own County Clerk and land records system. If you are unsure which county a property falls in, check the legal description or contact the county assessor for that area.