TULSA PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Tulsa Public Records?

Tulsa public records contain data created, received, or maintained by a public official or public body. Records are presumed to be available to the public, with certain exceptions. These exemptions are:

• Personnel records
• Certain law enforcement records
• Personnel notes and personally created materials
• Voluntarily supplied information
• Educational records and material
• Information regarding the donation of materials to a museum or library
• Litigation files and investigatory files of Attorney General, district or municipal attorney
• Personnel communications regarding the exercise of constitutional rights
• Juvenile records

In addition to official sources, public city records may also be accessible from third-party websites. Record seekers may opt to use these non-governmental platforms to search for a specific record or multiple city records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search, such as:

• The address of the requestor
• A case number or file number (if known)
• The location of the document or person involved
• The name of the subject involved in the record (not juvenile)
• The last known or current address of the registrant

Government agencies do not sponsor third-party sites. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.

Tulsa Crime Statistics

The Tulsa Police Department participates in the Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR). Data for 2019 show a total of 56 homicides were committed. The average number of rape crimes committed between 2014 to 2019 was 384.3 per year, with 341 cases reported in 2019. The average robbery rate was 902.5 cases per year between 2014 to 2019. Over 717 cases were reported in 2019. Aggravated assault cases averaged 2604 per year between 2014 to 2019. Burglary cases averaged 5335 per year between 2014 to 2019, making it the second most frequently committed crime in Tulsa.

Are Tulsa Criminal Records Public?

The following are criminal records available to the public:

• Description of an offender such as personal information, physical description, and occupation
• Facts concerning an arrest
• Conviction information
• Disposition of all warrants
• A chronological list of incidents
• A crime summary
• Radio logs
• Jail registers

Record seekers may not be allowed to obtain juvenile records and law enforcement records.

How to Obtain Police Reports and Arrests Records

There are different ways to obtain police reports in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Tulsa Police Department maintains an online folder that is regularly updated with police records and information such as citations, arrests, annual reports, crime reports, traffic stops, and useful police forms. Requestors may also choose to visit the Records Division of the Tulsa Police Department located at:

Police Records
600, Civic Center
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 596-9286

Individuals interested in obtaining police records may do so by completing a request form and mailing it to:

Records Custodian
Tulsa Police Records
P.O. Box 1027
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 596-9279

Record seekers may only view their criminal records. The city of Tulsa does not permit individuals except a law enforcement officer to view another person's criminal arrest record. Otherwise, a supervisor will review the record with the individual. An individual who is the victim of a crime or an individual whose property was directly damaged in a traffic collision report may receive one free copy of the report.

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Tulsa

The Tulsa Police Department maintains a list of all offenders registered in the system. The list contains personal information, address, and details of offenses committed by offenders. Record seekers may choose to search for offenders in your area or search for an offender by name. Tulsa residents may choose to receive an email alert whenever an offender is registered in their area. To request further information about an offender, requesters may contact:

Tulsa OK Police Department
600 Civic Center
Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: (918) 569-9184
TPDexploitation@cityoftulsa.org

How to Find Tulsa Inmate Records

The Tulsa County Inmate Information Center helps to locate information about individuals currently in jail. Record seekers may choose to view a list of inmates currently in Tulsa jail. Requestors may also use the online tool to search for an inmate by first and last name. Record seekers may contact the Criminal Justice Center for more information:

David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center
300 N. Denver Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 596-8900

Only immediate relatives are allowed to visit inmates in the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center. Visitors will be required to provide proof of their relationship with the inmate. Documents accepted as proof are birth certificates, marriage licenses, guardianship paperwork, or other legal documents. Offenders are allowed visits with a duration of 15 mins. Visitors must be at least 16 years and have photo identification or certified birth certificate or school-issued identification. Record seekers may apply electronically or download the visitor's request form and submit it at the Criminal Justice Center. Visitation time is from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Contact the jail at:

David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center
300 N. Denver Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 596-8900

Court Records

The Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) holds records of legal documents in Oklahoma. Cases are updated by the Clerk of Tulsa County Courthouse. Record seekers may search the OSCN for District and Appellate Court records in Tulsa County. Information may be obtained directly by contacting the Clerk from Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Locations of Courts in Tulsa

Tulsa County Courthouse
500 S Denver Ave.,
Tulsa, OK 74103,
United States
(918) 596-5000

Tulsa Municipal Court
600 Civic Center,
Tulsa, OK 74103,
United States
(918) 596-1625

United States District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Page Belcher Federal Building
333 W. 4th Street,
Room 411
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 699-4700

Boulder Building
224 S. Boulder Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 699-4700

Are Tulsa Court Records Public?

Not all Tulsa court records are open to the public. Oklahoma Public Records Act prohibits public access to court records that may fall under this category:

• Confidential personal communication exercising constitutional rights
• Information related to research, the disclosure of which could affect the outcome of the research
• Environmental agency's or public utility's vulnerability assessment of critical assets in both water and wastewater treatment
• Crop and livestock reports provided by farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses
• Personal notes and personally created materials that led to the adoption of a public policy or creation of a public project

Can Record Seekers Look Up a Tulsa Court Case Online?

The OSCN provides a database for court dockets in Tulsa. Record seekers may search by case number or search by the party. The database contains Appellate and District court cases. Individuals may choose to filter their search by court case type. Record seekers may also search for traffic violations by providing the citation number. Record seekers may obtain civil court case records from OSCN. Select Tulsa County District Court from the Courts drop-down menu. Record seekers may search District court cases by case type. Contact the Tulsa County Court Clerk's Office at:

Don Newberry
Tulsa County Courthouse
500 South Denver, Ste.200
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103-3832
(918) 596-5420
tulsa.courtclerk@oscn.net

How to Obtain Tulsa Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases in Tulsa County are updated by Court Clerks in the District Court. Record seekers may search the District Court Dockets on OSCN or submit an Open Records Act request. To submit an Open Records Act request, record seekers will need to download the Request Form and submit a Request for Copying/Inspecting Of County Public Records.

What are Tulsa Vital Records

These are records of births and deaths that occurred in the state of Oklahoma. Tulsa's vital records are maintained by Oklahoma Vital Records. Record seekers may obtain certified copies of birth and death certificates at the Oklahoma State Department of Health's Tulsa Division of Vital Records. Vital records of an individual may only be released to the person for whom it was issued, the parent named on the record, or the person acting in the registrant's best interest (and authorized by the subject of the record).

Where and How to Obtain Tulsa Divorce Records

Tulsa divorce records are maintained and issued by the Clerk of Tulsa County Court. To obtain divorce records contact the Family department of the county clerk office at:

Family Department
Tulsa County Court Clerk
Tulsa County Courthouse
500 South Denver Ave.
Room 200
Tulsa, OK 74103-3832
(918) 596-5445

Alternatively, requesters may search OSCN database by selecting Family and Domestic under District Court Case Type.

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Tulsa

Marriage records in Tulsa are kept and maintained by the Clerk of County Courthouse. To obtain marriage records, eligible persons may need to visit the Court Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Record seekers may contact the courthouse at:

Second floor
Tulsa County Courthouse,
500 S. Denver,
Tulsa, OK
(918) 596-5478
(918) 596-5451

Where and How to Get Public Marriage Records in Tulsa

Marriage records are available on the OSCN database. Record seekers may search by selecting Marriage License under District Court Case Type. Record seekers will be required to provide the names and dates of the marriage.

To obtain marriage records contact the Family department of the county clerk office at:

Family Department
Tulsa County Court Clerk
Tulsa County Courthouse
500 South Denver Ave.
Room 200
Tulsa, OK 74103-3832
(918) 596-5445

Where and How to Find Tulsa Birth Records

Records of births that occurred in the state of Oklahoma are maintained by the Oklahoma Vital Records. A birth certificate may be applied for by the person for whom it was issued, the parent named on the record, or the person acting in such a person's best interest (and authorized by the subject of the record). To obtain birth records in person, requesters may book an appointment or call (405) 271-4040. Records are available at:

James O. Goodwin Health Center
5051 S. 129th East Ave
Tulsa, OK 74134-7004
(918) 594-4840
Fax: (918) 594-4868

Record seekers will be required to provide a photo ID and pay a fee(s) for obtaining records. The fee for a birth record is $15. Additional copies cost $15 per copy. The fee for Heirloom birth certificates is $35. Credit and debit cards are not accepted. Cash, check, or money order only. Alternatively, requesters may use the Oklahoma official app to request birth certificates in Tulsa. Record seekers will be prompted to open an account and provide information about the records being requested. The fee for a birth certificate is $20.08 per copy ordered. The record will be mailed out using the US Post Service.

Where and How to Find Tulsa Death Records

Records of deaths that occurred in the state of Oklahoma are maintained by the Oklahoma Vital Records. A death certificate in Tulsa is not a public record. Only the following individuals may apply:

• Surviving spouse
• Parent, child, grandparent, sibling, or legal guardian
• Legal representative of the estate
• An individual who can establish a familial relationship with the deceased
• Funeral director
• Persons with a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction
• A person who was a co-owner or a joint tenant on real or personal property of the deceased
• A person listed in a will of the decedent

To determine if requesters are qualified to request a death certificate, requesters may review Tulsa Death Certificate eligibility.

To obtain death records in person, requesters may book an appointment or call (405) 271-4040. Records are available at:

James O. Goodwin Health Center
5051 S. 129th East Ave
Tulsa, OK 74134-7004
(918) 594-4840
Fax: (918) 594-4868

To apply for a death certificate by mail, requesters may download the death certificate form and submit it to:

Vital Records Service
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 53551
Oklahoma City, OK 73152

Record seekers will be required to provide a photo ID and pay the fee(s) for obtaining records. The fee for a death record search is $15. Additional copies cost $15 per copy. Amendments to death certificates will cost $35 for the first certified copy. Credit and debit cards are not accepted. Cash, check, or money order only.