Tulsa County Property Search
Tulsa County property records are a collection of paperwork detailing real estate properties in the county. They contain vital information about each property, including ownership data, assessed values, sales amounts, and tax history.
Members of the public may research property records to verify ownership, review unpaid dues, and determine a property's assessment. Property owners, on the other hand, can confirm their tax payments, look into their property's history, or determine if they are being unfairly taxed. Additionally, lenders, real estate brokers and agents, insurance companies, real estate lawyers, and other entities can conduct a property search to make informed decisions about real estate transactions.
The Tulsa County Clerk, Assessor, and Treasurer maintain property records and related Tulsa County Public Records, within the scope of their offices.
Are Tulsa County Property Records Public?
Yes. Oklahoma's Open Records Act (51 O.S. §24A.1 through 24A.30) establishes the right of the people to inspect and obtain property records maintained by county officials in Tulsa County.
However, some property records may be restricted from public access. They include information deemed confidential by federal or state law or court rules and details that may cause harm or injury if released. The Open Records Act, in 51 O.S. § 24A.5, outlines the various record exemptions, including Social Security and financial account numbers.
What Do Tulsa County Property Records Contain?
Property records in Tulsa County typically contain ownership details, transaction history (sales, transfers, mortgages), property description (classification, lot size, boundaries, structure details), property valuation, tax information (property taxes paid and owed), and encumbrances (legal claims against the property), among others.
Where to Perform a Tulsa County Property Lookup
People looking for property records in Tulsa County have the following options:
- Visit the offices of the County Clerk, Assessor, or Treasurer.
- Use online tools provided by county officials.
- Use third-party aggregate websites.
- Hire real estate attorneys or title companies.
How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in Tulsa County
A person can use online tools provided by the County Clerk, Treasurer, and Assessor's offices to find property ownership details in Tulsa County. Members of the public can also contact these offices to request official records containing ownership information, often for a fee.
How to Find Tulsa County Property Records Online
Individuals have different options to search for Tulsa County property records online, including:
- LOCCAT - Land Records Organized by the County Clerk, Assessor, and Treasurer
- The County Clerk's Document Search portal
- The County Assessor's property search tool
- The County Treasurer's property lookup tool
- Third-party aggregate websites
Using LOCCAT
[LOCCAT](https://countyclerk.tulsacounty.org/Home/Land#:~:text=Clerk%20Land%20Records-,LOCCAT,-(LOCCAT%20is%20a) is a free map-based system that allows persons to search for a property by address and view the piece of real estate on a 3D map. To use the system, a person should enter an address into the search field at the upper right-hand corner of the page and select the correct address from the auto-filled list. After the system renders a street view, the user can choose a property to view its recorded documents.
Most of the documents available on LOCCAT are watermarked "Unofficial copy". People who require official copies must contact/visit the office holding the document (i.e., the County Recorder, Treasurer, or Assessor) to purchase the records.
Using the County Clerk's Document Search Portal
The County Clerk's Document Search is accessible only to registered users. (New site visitors must create an account.) Registered users can search for properties by name, document number, date range/document type, parcel number, section township range, subdivision/condo, record date, and book/page number.
Using the County Assessor's Property Search Tool
The Tulsa County Assessor's property search tool allows members of the public to look up a property's valuation information. Site visitors can search by address, owner, subdivision, or account. People who do not know a property's complete address can enter partial information, such as the street name. The system will then provide a list of properties that match the broad search query.
The result page shows each property's owner, full address, subdivision name and number, account number, tax district, and account type. Users can also click the "View Info" button next to the property of interest to open its page.
Each property's page contains the following information:
- Owner name
- Property address
- Parcel ID
- Legal description
- Owner mailing address
- Land area
- Market value
- Improvement value
- Exemptions claimed on the parcel
Site visitors can also view a property's image and map location.
Using the Tulsa County Treasurer's Property Lookup Tool
The County Treasurer's page on the state's Tax Roll Inquiry website provides property tax information to interested members of the public. People visiting the site can search by owner name, school district, parcel ID, street address, tax ID/item number, status code, lot block, township range, or amount.
The search results include the property ID, owner name, year, tax ID, and street name, depending on the search parameter used. Note that clicking an owner's name takes the user to the property's page, which offers additional details like owner address, tax values (including penalties, fees, amount paid, and amount due), assessed valuations, and legal description. Users can also view a property's tax history.
Members of the public may also utilize third-party aggregate databases to find Tulsa County property records. These sites are typically searchable with an owner's name or the property address. The depth of information offered varies by provider, but a user may be charged to obtain complete records.
How to Find Property Owner by Address for Free
Individuals can conduct a property address search for free to find a Tulsa County property's owner via online portals provided by the county's Recorder, Assessor, and Treasurer's offices. The LOCCAT system, for example, is a convenient tool for viewing unofficial property records, such as a property owner's name. It is relevant to note that online search results do not include all information about a property. Access to complete property records is better sought at the County Clerk, Assessor, or Treasurer's office.
Tulsa County Property Tax Lookup
Real estate owners in Tulsa County pay property taxes to the County Treasurer. The Treasurer maintains records of each local property's assessed value and tax history (including unpaid balances).
People and businesses rely on tax records for real estate-related purposes. Individuals transacting real estate may need a property's tax history to check for outstanding payments or liens. They may also need tax records in legal or administrative proceedings, such as tax appeals. On the other hand, insurance companies may reference tax records to determine premiums, and banks or mortgage lenders may require property tax records when considering loan applications to determine a property owner's financial responsibility.
Interested individuals can use the Tulsa County Treasurer's online tool to look up property tax details. They can also contact the Treasurer's office for official records.
How to Find Tulsa County Property Appraiser
People who want to buy or sell a property, appeal property taxes, challenge the Tulsa County Assessor's valuation, or take out a mortgage turn to real estate appraisers for market value estimations. Appraisers also offer services to estate planners and those seeking to settle legal matters, such as wills and divorce.
Finding an appraiser is like finding any other business in the county. Interested individuals can search online or ask for referrals. However, they must confirm that the individual or entity they want to hire is licensed to operate as an appraiser in the state.
Oklahoma law mandates appraisers to obtain a license from the Real Estate Appraiser Board. People can use the Board's License Lookup service to confirm an appraiser's certification.
Tulsa County Property Assessor
The Tulsa County Assessor annually appraises property within the county for tax purposes. The office transfers its assessments to the Treasurer, who collects the county's property taxes.
Individuals can request assessment records from the County Assessor's office or contact them to challenge values assigned to their properties. Below is the Tulsa County Assessor's physical address.
Tulsa County Headquarters
218 West Sixth Street
5th Floor
Tulsa, OK 74119
Phone: (918) 596-5100, (918) 596-4799
