Find Deed Records in Tillman County

Tillman County deed records are filed and stored at the County Clerk's office in Frederick, Oklahoma. The clerk maintains all property documents for the county, covering warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, mineral transfers, and liens. Tillman County is in the far southwestern corner of Oklahoma, along the Red River near the Texas border. You can search deed records online for free through the statewide OKCountyRecords portal or visit the clerk's office in person. This page explains how to find, search, and record deed documents in Tillman County.

Tillman County Clerk Office

The Tillman County Clerk is Shirley L. Williams. Her office is at 201 N Main St, Frederick, OK 73542. Call (580) 335-3421 for questions about deed records, filing procedures, or to request copies. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Tillman County covers the southwestern tip of Oklahoma. Frederick is the county seat and where all property filings happen. The county is rural, with agriculture and cattle ranching making up most of the land use. That means a lot of the deed records here involve farm and ranch land transfers, mineral rights, and oil and gas leases. The clerk's staff handles recordings, searches, and copy requests during regular business hours. Whether you need a certified copy of a deed or want to trace the chain of title on a piece of property, the Tillman County Clerk's office is your starting point.

Tillman County sits along the Red River. The Texas border runs along the south side. Farmland and ranch parcels make up the bulk of property transfers recorded here. If you are buying or selling rural land in this area, you will deal with the clerk's office in Frederick for your deed filing.

Search Tillman County Deed Records Online

Tillman County deed records are available on the OKCountyRecords.com portal. This free statewide system gives you access to indexed records and scanned images of filed documents. No account or registration is needed. Just select Tillman County and pick your search method.

You get four search options. The name search takes a last and first name in "Last, First" format. Search by grantor, grantee, or both. Filter results by instrument type and date range. The subdivision search works when you know the plat name, lot number, or block number. For rural land, the section-township-range search is the best choice. Enter the section, township with direction, and range with direction. The document search by instrument number or book and page is the fastest when you already have that information.

Here is the Tillman County search page on the statewide portal.

Results show the recorded date, instrument number, type, book and page, grantor and grantee names, legal description, and a link to view the scanned document image. Most rural land searches in Tillman County work best with the section-township-range method since so much of the county is farmland and ranch land outside of any subdivision.

Tillman County Deed Recording Fees

Fees in Tillman County follow the state schedule under Oklahoma Statutes Title 28, Section 32. A conforming deed costs $8.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each added page. The $10.00 records preservation fee applies to every instrument. A one-page deed runs $18.00 total.

Non-conforming documents cost $25.00 for the first page and $10.00 for each additional page, plus the preservation fee. That makes a one-page non-conforming deed $35.00. Documents fail the conforming test when margins are wrong, the text is not readable, or the paper size is too big. Margins need 2 inches at the top and 1 inch on the sides and bottom. Paper size cannot be over 8.5 by 14 inches. Getting the format right before you go to the clerk's office saves you money.

Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $1.00 for the certification. Plats of one block or less cost $10.00 to record. Plats over one block run $25.00.

Tillman County Recording Requirements

All deeds filed in Tillman County must meet Oklahoma's format and content standards. The document must be an original or certified copy. It has to be in English and clearly readable. All grantors must sign. Proper notarization is required. The grantee's mailing address must show on the document. A specific legal description is mandatory under Title 16, Section 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Documentary stamps or an exemption stamp must be on the deed. An affidavit of consideration stating the purchase price is needed. Since November 2023, every deed must also include an Alien Land Ownership Affidavit for each grantee per 60 O.S. Section 121. Get the affidavit forms from the Oklahoma Attorney General's website. The clerk will reject any deed missing this affidavit unless a listed exemption applies.

For mortgages filed in Tillman County, the borrower's signature must be notarized and the mortgagee's address is required. A mortgage tax stamp or "no tax due" notation from the county treasurer is needed before the clerk will record the mortgage. Recording a deed is what gives public notice under Title 16, Section 15. Without recording, a deed is valid between the parties but does not protect against claims from third parties who had no notice of the transfer.

Types of Deed Records in Tillman County

Tillman County deed records cover all types of land documents. Warranty deeds transfer ownership with a clear title guarantee. Quit claim deeds pass whatever interest the seller holds. Special warranty deeds limit the guarantee to the seller's ownership period. Transfer on death deeds let owners name a beneficiary without going through probate.

• Warranty deeds and special warranty deeds
• Quit claim deeds and transfer on death deeds
• Mortgages, assignments, and releases
• Mineral deeds, royalty deeds, and oil and gas leases
• Liens, easements, and rights of way
• Plats, UCC financing statements, and lis pendens

Rural land transfers and agricultural property make up a large portion of Tillman County deed records. Mineral rights and oil and gas lease filings also show up regularly. Court records affecting property titles can be checked at the Oklahoma State Courts Network.

Visit the Tillman County Courthouse

The Tillman County Courthouse is in Frederick. The clerk's office is at 201 N Main St. You can search deed records in person during business hours. Staff can look up records by name, legal description, instrument number, or book and page. Bring whatever detail you have about the property or the people in the transaction.

Copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus certification. The office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Call (580) 335-3421 before your visit if you want to check hours or ask what to bring. For a quick search, the online portal at OKCountyRecords.com may save you the trip to Frederick.

Nearby Counties and Resources

Tillman County is in the far southwest corner of Oklahoma. Nearby counties with deed records include Comanche County to the northeast, Kiowa County to the north, Jackson County to the west, and Jefferson County to the east. The Red River forms the southern border with Texas. Property near a county line must be recorded in the county where the land is located.

If you need to search deed records across multiple Oklahoma counties, the USLandRecords platform is another option. For court records that might affect property titles in Tillman County, check the Oklahoma State Courts Network.