Washita County Deed Records Lookup

Washita County deed records are maintained at the County Clerk's office in Cordell, Oklahoma. The clerk files and stores all land documents for the county, including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, mineral transfers, liens, and other property filings. You can search Washita County deed records for free online through the statewide OKCountyRecords portal. The system lets you search by name, legal description, subdivision, or document number without creating an account. This page explains how to find, search, and record deeds in Washita County.

Washita County Clerk Office

The Washita County Clerk is Carolyn R. Louthan. Her office is at 111 N 4th St, Cordell, OK 73632. Call (580) 832-3548 for questions about deed records, filing procedures, or copy requests. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Washita County is in western Oklahoma. Cordell is the county seat and where all property filings happen. The county is largely rural, with farming and ranching making up most of the land use. Wheat, cotton, and cattle are all part of the local economy, which means farm and ranch land transfers show up often in the deed records. Mineral rights and oil and gas leases also get filed here, since western Oklahoma has active production in some areas. The clerk's staff handles new recordings, searches, and copy requests during regular hours.

If you plan to visit the office, bring as much detail as you can about the property or transaction you need. A name, legal description, or instrument number speeds things up. The staff is small but helpful, and they deal with all types of land documents every day.

Search Washita County Deed Records Online

Washita County deed records are available on the OKCountyRecords.com portal. This free statewide system gives you access to indexed records and scanned document images. No registration is needed. Just select Washita County and choose a search method.

You get four ways to search. The name search takes a last and first name in "Last, First" format and lets you search by grantor, grantee, or both. Filter by instrument type and date range. The subdivision search works when you know the plat name, lot number, or block number. For rural parcels, the section-township-range search is the best option. 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. Since Washita County is mostly rural land, the section-township-range method will be the most useful for many searches.

The screenshot below shows the Washita County search page on the statewide portal.

Search 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. You can pull up the actual filed deed and print or save it right from the portal.

Washita County Deed Recording Fees

Fees in Washita 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 costs $18.00 total. Two pages cost $20.00.

Non-conforming documents run $25.00 for the first page and $10.00 for each additional page, plus the preservation fee. A one-page non-conforming deed costs $35.00. Documents are non-conforming if margins are wrong, text is hard to read, or paper is too big. Margins need 2 inches at the top and 1 inch on the sides and bottom. Paper cannot be over 8.5 by 14 inches. Getting the format right before you come in saves you money and avoids delays.

Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $1.00 for the certification.

Washita County Recording Requirements

Every deed filed in Washita 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, all deeds must include an Alien Land Ownership Affidavit for each grantee under 60 O.S. Section 121. Get the forms from the Oklahoma Attorney General's website. The clerk will reject a deed without this affidavit unless a listed exemption applies and shows on the face of the document.

For mortgages, 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 must be on the document. Recording a deed gives public notice under Title 16, Section 15. Without it, a deed is valid between the parties but does not bind third parties who had no knowledge of the transfer.

Types of Deed Records in Washita County

Washita County deed records cover all types of land documents. Warranty deeds transfer full ownership with a 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 name a beneficiary who takes the property without probate when the owner dies.

• 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

Farm and ranch land transfers make up a big portion of Washita County deed records. Mineral rights and oil and gas lease filings also show up regularly. Court records that affect property titles can be searched at the Oklahoma State Courts Network.

Visit the Washita County Courthouse

The Washita County Courthouse is in Cordell. The clerk's office is at 111 N 4th 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 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Call (580) 832-3548 before your visit if you need to check hours or ask what to bring. For a quick lookup, the OKCountyRecords.com portal can save you the drive to Cordell.

Nearby Counties and Resources

Washita County is in western Oklahoma. Nearby counties with deed records include Caddo County to the south, Beckham County to the west, Dewey County to the north, and Kiowa County to the southwest. Property near a county line must be recorded in the county where the land is located.

If you need to check deed records in more than one Oklahoma county, the USLandRecords platform is another option. For court records that might affect property titles in Washita County, use the Oklahoma State Courts Network.