Latimer County Property Records
Latimer County property records are kept at the County Clerk's office in the courthouse at 109 N. Central in Wilburton. The clerk records deeds, mortgages, oil and gas leases, mineral deeds, tax liens, releases, and plat maps for all land in the county. Latimer County land records are searchable online through OKCountyRecords.com, where indexed data and scanned images go back to September 1967. Whether you need to look up a deed, trace mineral rights, or check for recorded liens, the County Clerk's office and the online portal are your best starting points for Latimer County property records.
Latimer County Overview
Latimer County Clerk and Property Records Office
The Latimer County Clerk is Erin Adams. Her office is the official keeper of all recorded land instruments in Latimer County. Every deed, mortgage, tax lien, oil and gas lease, and other instrument affecting real estate must be recorded here to be part of the public record. The office is in Room 103 of the Latimer County Courthouse at 109 N. Central in Wilburton. You can reach the clerk by phone at (918) 465-3543 or (918) 465-4002, and by email at latimercentyclrk@sbcglobal.net.
Staff can search the index by name or legal description and make copies on request. Certified copies carry the county seal and are commonly required for title insurance work and legal proceedings. Uncertified copies cost less and are acceptable for most research. The clerk's office covers everything from simple warranty deeds to oil and gas lease assignments. Latimer County was created at Oklahoma statehood in 1907 and named for James L. Latimer, a delegate from Wilburton to the state Constitutional Convention.
| County Clerk | Erin Adams |
|---|---|
| Address | 109 N. Central, Room 103, Wilburton, OK 74578 |
| Phone | (918) 465-3543 / (918) 465-4002 |
| latimercentyclrk@sbcglobal.net | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Note: Latimer County has two main phone numbers for the clerk's office. Try (918) 465-4002 as the primary line and (918) 465-3543 as an alternate.
Search Latimer County Property Records Online
Latimer County land records are available online at OKCountyRecords.com. The database has indexed data and scanned images going back to September 1967, which gives Latimer County one of the longer online records histories in the state. The system holds over 242,000 instruments and more than 809,000 images. New documents are added in real time after the County Clerk records them, so the online index stays current. Index searches are free, and you can view results before deciding to print.
You can search by name, using "Last, First" format for individuals or by full business name. Additional search options include party type, instrument type, and recorded date range. Legal description fields cover quarter, section, township, range, addition, block, and lot. Plat maps may also be accessible through the portal. These tools make it possible to do a basic deed or lien search in Latimer County without visiting the courthouse in Wilburton.
The screenshot below shows the search interface for Latimer County on OKCountyRecords.com.
The OKCountyRecords search interface for Latimer County includes name, legal description, and instrument type searches, with records available from September 1967 to present.
Types of Property Records in Latimer County
Warranty deeds are the most common type filed with the Latimer County Clerk. They transfer real estate and include the seller's guarantee of clear title. Quitclaim deeds pass only what the grantor owns, with no warranty. Both types go into the permanent index when property changes hands. Mortgages and deeds of trust secure loans against real estate. Releases discharge those liens when the debt is paid. All of these instruments are part of the official Latimer County land record.
Oil and gas leases are a significant part of the Latimer County index. Eastern Oklahoma has active coal and mineral development, and lease filings are common. Mineral deeds transfer subsurface rights apart from surface ownership. This split arrangement is typical in Oklahoma and makes mineral deed research an important part of any full title search in Latimer County. Both the surface chain of title and the mineral chain must be traced separately when ownership is split.
Tax liens appear in the index when property taxes go unpaid. Federal and state agency liens are recorded against property owners when judgments are entered. Plat maps are filed when subdivisions are platted. Military discharge papers (DD-214 forms) are also kept on file at the courthouse as a free public service to veterans. Marriage, divorce, and probate records are maintained by the Latimer County Court Clerk, not the County Clerk.
Recording Fees for Latimer County Property Records
Recording fees in Oklahoma are governed by state law. Under Title 28 Section 32, effective November 1, 2024, the fee for the first page of any recorded instrument is $8.00. Each additional page of the same document costs $2.00. A records management and preservation fee of $10.00 applies per instrument. Documents that fail margin or formatting requirements are charged as non-conforming at $25.00 for the first page and $10.00 for each page after that.
Senate Bill 57, also effective November 1, 2024, requires a 2-inch top margin and 1-inch margins on all other sides. Non-conforming documents are still accepted and recorded, but at the higher rate. Oklahoma's documentary stamp tax under Title 68 Section 3201 is $0.75 per $500 of consideration. On a $75,000 land sale, that comes to $112.50 in stamp taxes paid at recording. Copies of recorded documents cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies add $1.00 per page on top of that.
Latimer County Assessor and Treasurer
The Latimer County Assessor is Chris Church. His office is at 109 N. Central, Room 104, Wilburton, OK 74578, inside the same courthouse as the County Clerk. The assessor's phone is (918) 465-3031 and the fax is (918) 465-4398. You can reach the office by email at latcoassr@yahoo.com. The assessor values all real and personal property in Latimer County for tax purposes and keeps assessment rolls with owner names, parcel descriptions, and current valuations. These records are separate from the deed and lien records held by the County Clerk.
The County Treasurer is DeLana Moon, reachable at (918) 465-3450. The treasurer's office is at 109 N. Central, Room 109, Wilburton, OK 74578. The treasurer collects property taxes and maintains payment records. When property taxes go unpaid, a tax lien is filed with the County Clerk and shows up in the land records index. For current tax status on any Latimer County parcel, contact the treasurer's office. You can also check statewide property tax roll data through OKTaxRolls.com.
Electronic Recording in Latimer County
Latimer County does not currently list Simplifile, CSC, or ePN as accepted electronic recording providers. Documents should be submitted in person or by mail to the County Clerk's office at 109 N. Central, Room 103, Wilburton, OK 74578. Contact the clerk at (918) 465-4002 to confirm how documents should be submitted before sending anything for recording in Latimer County.
Cities in Latimer County
Wilburton is the county seat and the largest city in Latimer County. Other communities in the county include Red Oak and Hartshorne. All property records for land anywhere in Latimer County are filed with the County Clerk in Wilburton, regardless of which town the property is closest to. None of the cities in Latimer County meet the population threshold for a dedicated property records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
These counties share a border with Latimer County. Each has its own County Clerk and property records system. If you are unsure which county a property is in, check the legal description or parcel map for the county name.