Find Property Records in Craig County
Craig County property records are filed with the County Clerk at the courthouse in Vinita. The office maintains deeds, mortgages, oil and gas leases, mineral deeds, tax liens, and plat maps for all real estate in the county. Online access through OKCountyRecords.com covers Craig County land records going back to January 1957. Whether you need to trace ownership history, check for liens, or get a copy of a recorded deed, the clerk's office and the online portal are where you start.
Craig County Overview
Craig County Clerk and Property Records Office
The Craig County Clerk is the official custodian of all land records in the county. The office records and indexes instruments affecting real estate and preserves them in a permanent public file. The current County Clerk is Tammy Malone. Her office is at the Craig County Courthouse, Suite 103, at 210 West Delaware Avenue in Vinita. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call before visiting if you plan to make copies, since fees and procedures can change.
The clerk's staff can search the index by name or legal description. They handle recorded instruments ranging from basic deed transfers to oil and gas lease assignments. Certified copies carry the county seal and are needed for title closings and legal proceedings. Standard copies cost less and work fine for research. Staff can make copies while you wait for most requests.
| County Clerk | Tammy Malone |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 West Delaware Avenue, Suite 103, Vinita, OK 74301 |
| Phone | (918) 256-2507 |
| Fax | (918) 256-3617 |
| tjclerk@junct.com | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Note: Craig County was organized in 1907, shortly before statehood, and is named for Granville Craig, a prominent Cherokee farmer who lived in the Bluejacket area of northeastern Oklahoma.
Search Craig County Land Records Online
Craig County property records are searchable online at OKCountyRecords.com. The platform has indexed data and scanned images going back to January 1957. Records are updated in real-time as the clerk's office records new documents. You can search by party name using "Last, First" format or by business name. Other search options include party type, instrument type, and recorded date range. Legal description fields include quarter, section, township, range, addition, block, and lot. A book list and plat maps are also available through the portal.
The site covers all major document types filed in Craig County. You can pull up deeds, mortgages, mineral deeds, oil and gas leases, tax liens, releases, quitclaim deeds, and judgment liens. Browsing the index is free. When you want a printed copy, the per-page fee applies, and that revenue goes directly to Craig County operations.
The Craig County search page gives free index access so you can confirm a record exists before paying for a copy.
The OKCountyRecords search interface for Craig County provides access to land records from 1957 to present, with search options by name, legal description, and document type.
Craig County Property Record Types
The Craig County Clerk holds a broad range of recorded instruments in the land records index. Warranty deeds are the most common. They pass ownership from seller to buyer with a guarantee of clear title. Quitclaim deeds transfer whatever interest the grantor holds, with no warranties. Both types are recorded each time property changes hands. Mortgages and deeds of trust secure loans against real property. Once a loan is paid off, a release is recorded to clear the lien from the title chain.
Oil and gas leases are a significant part of the Craig County record index. Northeastern Oklahoma has a long history of oil and gas activity, and leases are public record from the moment they are filed. Mineral deeds transfer subsurface rights independently from surface land, which is a common arrangement throughout the state. Tax liens appear when property taxes go delinquent, and federal or state liens may also be recorded against property owners.
The Craig County Court Clerk holds separate records for marriages, divorces, and probate matters. That office is also at the courthouse in Vinita and can be reached at (918) 256-6451. Plat maps and military discharge papers are filed with the County Clerk.
Recording Fees for Craig County Property Records
Oklahoma sets recording fees by statute. Under Title 28 Section 32, effective November 1, 2024, the fee for the first page of any deed, mortgage, or other instrument is $8.00. Each additional page costs $2.00. A records management and preservation fee of $10.00 applies to each instrument. Documents that fail to meet margin requirements are recorded as non-conforming at $25.00 for the first page and $10.00 per additional page.
Senate Bill 57, also effective November 1, 2024, requires a 2-inch top margin and 1-inch margins on all other sides for any document submitted for recording. Documents outside those standards are still accepted but charged the higher non-conforming rate. Oklahoma's documentary stamp tax under Title 68 Section 3201 is $0.75 per $500 of consideration. On a $200,000 sale, that comes to $300 in stamp taxes collected at the time of recording. Photocopies of recorded instruments are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost an additional $1.00 per page.
Craig County Assessor and Treasurer
The Craig County Assessor is Terri Lee. The assessor's office is at 210 W. Delaware, Suite 105, Vinita, OK 74301. You can reach the office at (918) 256-8766 or by email at ccassessor@yahoo.com. The assessor values all real and personal property in the county for tax purposes and keeps assessment rolls with owner names, parcel descriptions, and assessed values. These records differ from deed records but are a useful cross-reference when researching a parcel.
The County Treasurer is Lisa Washam. The treasurer's office is at 210 W. Delaware, Suite 104, Vinita, OK 74301. Phone is (918) 256-2286, and hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The treasurer collects property taxes and maintains tax payment history. Delinquent tax liens are filed with the County Clerk and show up in the land records index. For current tax status on a parcel, the treasurer is the right contact. Statewide tax data is also accessible through OKTaxRolls.com.
Electronic Recording in Craig County
Craig County accepts electronically submitted real estate documents. Title companies, lenders, and law firms can send documents directly to the County Clerk without mailing physical paper. The clerk reviews each submission, records it into the system, and returns the stamped document digitally. This speeds up the recording process and cuts wait times for title closings. Contact the Craig County Clerk at (918) 256-2507 to confirm which e-recording providers are currently approved and how to set up an account.
Cities in Craig County
Craig County's county seat is Vinita, the largest community in the county. Other towns in the county include Welch, Bluejacket, and Ketchum. All Craig County property records are held by the County Clerk in Vinita, regardless of which community the property is located near. None of the cities in Craig County meet the population threshold for a dedicated property records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Craig County. Each maintains its own County Clerk and separate land records system. If you are unsure which county a property falls in, the legal description or a parcel map will identify it.