McClain County Deed Records Search
McClain County deed records are kept at the County Clerk's office in Purcell, Oklahoma. These public land documents include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property instruments recorded in the county. You can search McClain County deed records online for free using the statewide portal or stop by the courthouse to look through records in person. The clerk indexes filings by grantor and grantee names so you can trace ownership on any parcel. McClain County has seen steady growth in recent years, which means a growing volume of deed records going through the system.
McClain County Deed Records Overview
McClain County Clerk Office
Gloria R. Edwards serves as the McClain County Clerk. The office is at 121 N 2nd St in Purcell. You can mail documents to PO Box 629, Purcell, OK 73080. Call (405) 527-3360 with questions. Staff are there Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The clerk is the ex officio Register of Deeds for McClain County. All land record filings in the county go through this office. When someone buys or sells property, records a mortgage, or files a lien, that paperwork gets processed and indexed here. Once recorded, any person can view the document. You do not have to be the property owner to look at deed records or get copies. The staff will help you search if you bring a name, legal description, or document number.
McClain County sits just south of the Oklahoma City metro area. The northern part of the county has seen significant residential development, which translates to a higher volume of deed filings compared to the more rural southern half. The clerk's office handles both new subdivision recordings and older rural land transfers.
| County Clerk | Gloria R. Edwards |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 N 2nd St, Purcell, OK 73080 |
| Mailing | PO Box 629, Purcell, OK 73080 |
| Phone | (405) 527-3360 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Search McClain County Deed Records Online
McClain County deed records are on the OKCountyRecords.com statewide portal. It is free to use. No account needed. Documents get added as the clerk processes new filings.
Four search methods are available. The name search is the most used. Type the last name, then the first. Choose grantor, grantee, or both. Add a date range or document type filter to narrow results. The subdivision search works well for the newer residential areas in McClain County where land is in platted developments. Enter the plat name with optional lot and block. The Section-Township-Range search is best for the rural tracts in the southern part of the county. The document search lets you look up a specific instrument number or book and page.
The screenshot below shows the McClain County search page on the statewide portal.
You can view scanned images of the actual filed documents right through this portal at no cost.
Note: Older McClain County records not yet digitized can be found on microfilm at the courthouse in Purcell.
McClain County Recording Fees
McClain County charges fees set by Oklahoma Statutes Title 28, Section 32. A conforming deed costs $8.00 for the first page and $2.00 per additional page. The $10.00 records preservation fee applies to every instrument. A one-page deed totals $18.00. Two pages cost $20.00.
Non-conforming documents have higher fees. The first page is $25.00 and each extra page is $10.00. Documents fail to conform when they miss margin requirements, use wrong paper size, or are not in the right format. Plats cost $10.00 for one block or less and $25.00 for more than one block.
Copies run about $1.00 per page. Certified copies include the certification stamp fee.
Filing Deed Records in McClain County
Deeds filed in McClain County must meet Oklahoma's recording standards. The document must be an original or certified copy on paper no bigger than 8.5 by 14 inches. Top margin must be 2 inches. Sides and bottom need 1 inch each. It has to be in English, legible, and include full grantor names with signatures, grantee names with mailing addresses, a specific legal description, and a notary acknowledgment with seal. These rules come from Title 16, Section 15 of Oklahoma law.
An Alien Land Ownership Affidavit must be attached for each grantee as of November 2023. This requirement is from 60 O.S. Section 121. Get the forms from the Oklahoma Attorney General's website. The McClain County Clerk will not record a deed without this form unless a recognized exemption applies.
Getting Copies of McClain County Deed Records
Use the OKCountyRecords.com portal to find and view scanned images of McClain County deed records. Print right from your browser. These are unofficial copies but fine for research.
For certified copies, contact the McClain County Clerk at 121 N 2nd St in Purcell or mail a request to PO Box 629, Purcell, OK 73080. Include payment for the estimated fee. Call (405) 527-3360 first to check the cost. The USLandRecords platform also covers McClain County. The Oklahoma State Courts Network has court records that may affect property titles here, including foreclosures and quiet title suits.
Recording a deed at the McClain County Clerk's office creates constructive notice to all later buyers and lenders under Title 16, Section 16-16. This is the backbone of Oklahoma's race-notice recording system. Title 67 of Oklahoma law also lets county clerks re-record documents if originals are lost or destroyed.
Cities in McClain County
City residents in McClain County file deed records at the County Clerk in Purcell. There is no separate city office for land records. The northern part of the county is close to Moore and Norman, both of which are in neighboring Cleveland County.
Nearby Counties
McClain County borders several other Oklahoma counties. If you need deed records from a neighboring area, check these pages.