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Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Facts

When was Oklahoma County, OK Created?
Oklahoma County was established on May 2, 1890 as an Original County.

What is the County Seat of Oklahoma County, OK?
The County Seat is located in Oklahoma City and the county government website is http://www.oklahomacounty.org/

What counties are adjacent to Oklahoma County, OK?
Bordering Counties are Logan CountyLincoln CountyPottawatomie CountyCleveland CountyCanadian CountyKingfisher County.

Oklahoma County, OK Vital Records

Where can find Oklahoma County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Oklahoma County vital records can be found at the Oklahoma Office of Vital Records has copies of birth, and death records since October 1908. County marriage and divorce records are located in the local Clerk of Courts officeThere is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Oklahoma for current fees and application process. Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events.

You can search online for Oklahoma County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Oklahoma Birth Certificate or Death Certificate Applications to mail.

Oklahoma County, OK Census Records


What Oklahoma County, OK census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Oklahoma County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Oklahoma Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890.

Another census resource is the Oklahoma Territorial Census, 1890 and 1907. You will discover free online in addition to printable census forms that can help with your research. See Also Oklahoma Census Records Research Guide.

Oklahoma County, OK Courthouse and Government Records

Oklahoma County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Oklahoma County Courthouse?
Researchers frequently overlook the great importance of Oklahoma County court, probate, and land records data as a useful resource of ancestry and genealogy information. Buried away in Oklahoma courthouses and archives everywhere are the ambitions and frustrations of countless Oklahoma residents. The possibilities are excellent that your forefathers have left a comprehensive document of at least a number of facets of their lives in the Oklahoma County court records. Even if your forebears is not referred to in a Court case, contemplate all of the other procedures that could have lead to him or her to appear in court records. See Also Oklahoma Courthouse Records Research Guide.

Oklahoma County, OK Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Oklahoma County, OK?
A list of Oklahoma County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Oklahoma Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Oklahoma County, OK Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Oklahoma County, OK?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Oklahoma County.

Oklahoma Co. OK Books, Newspapers & Publications

Oklahoma Co. OK Cemeteries & Church Records

Oklahoma Co. OK Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Oklahoma Co. OK General and History Websites

Oklahoma Co. OK Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Oklahoma Co. OK Military Records

Oklahoma Co. OK Schools & Directories