Find Divorce Decree Records in Wagoner County
Wagoner County divorce decree records are maintained by the Court Clerk in Wagoner, Oklahoma, and are searchable online through the Oklahoma State Courts Network at no cost. The Court Clerk handles all FD-type family law filings for the county, including final divorce decrees, dissolution agreements, and custody orders attached to divorce cases. This page covers how to search, access, and request copies of Wagoner County divorce records.
Wagoner County Divorce Decree Overview
Wagoner County Court Clerk Office
Sherry Stites serves as the Wagoner County Court Clerk. Her office is located in Wagoner at PO Box 249, Wagoner, OK 74467. The main phone number is (918) 485-4508. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Court Clerk is responsible for keeping all district court records, including every divorce decree issued in Wagoner County since statehood.
When you contact the Court Clerk's office, have as much information ready as possible. The names of both parties and the approximate year of the divorce will help staff locate the file quickly. If you already have the FD case number from an OSCN search, the process moves even faster. Staff can provide plain copies or certified copies depending on what you need. They cannot give legal advice or help interpret the terms of a decree.
Wagoner County sits just east of Tulsa County, and part of Broken Arrow extends into Wagoner County. Residents of eastern Broken Arrow who filed for divorce in Wagoner County will find their records at this office, not at the Tulsa County Court Clerk. County lines determine where a case is filed, not city boundaries, so it is worth confirming which county handled a particular filing before making a records request.
| Court Clerk | Sherry Stites |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO Box 249, Wagoner, OK 74467 |
| Phone | (918) 485-4508 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Judicial District | 15th District |
| Court Clerk Website | wagonercounty.ok.gov |
| Online Search | OSCN Docket Search |
Note: Mail requests require a check or money order made payable to the Wagoner County Court Clerk. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a written description of the records you need.
The Wagoner County Court Clerk page provides contact information, office hours, and guidance on how to request divorce decree records from the county courthouse.
The Court Clerk's page shown above is the official county source for office contact details and record request procedures for Wagoner County divorce cases.
Wagoner County Divorce Record Search Options
The Oklahoma State Courts Network is the best free tool for searching Wagoner County divorce decree records online. Select Wagoner County from the county list, enter a party name, and choose FD as the case type to filter for divorce filings. Results include docket entries, party names, hearing dates, and case status. The full text of the decree is not shown online, but the case number you get from OSCN is what you need to request the actual document from the Court Clerk.
OSCN covers cases filed from the 1990s forward for most counties, with varying coverage of older records. For cases filed before digital records were common, a direct call to the Court Clerk at (918) 485-4508 is your best option. Staff can check physical files and archived records that may not be indexed in the online system. Older divorce cases from the mid-20th century and earlier may require more lead time to locate and pull.
The Wagoner County District Court page on OSCN gives you a direct view of recent court activity and can help confirm you are looking at the right county before running a full name search. This is particularly useful when you are not sure whether a case was filed in Wagoner or a neighboring county like Tulsa or Muskogee.
Copy Fees for Wagoner County Divorce Decrees
Oklahoma district courts follow state-set fee schedules for public records copies. In Wagoner County, plain copies typically cost $1 per page, and certified copies carry an additional certification fee. If the Court Clerk must search for a case without a case number provided, a search fee may apply. Confirm the current fee schedule directly with the Court Clerk before submitting a mail request, since amounts can change with updates to state fee statutes.
For mail requests, send a written request with the names of both parties, the approximate year of the divorce, and payment by check or money order made out to the Wagoner County Court Clerk. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and allow one to two weeks for processing. Certified copies cost more than plain copies and carry the court seal, which is needed for legal proceedings or name changes. In-person pickup at the courthouse is faster than mail for most requests.
Oklahoma Divorce Decree Law and Wagoner County
All divorce cases in Wagoner County are governed by Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes. This covers the full scope of marriage and divorce law in the state, including residency requirements, grounds for dissolution, property division, and how the court handles custody and support when children are involved. There are no county-specific divorce laws. Every county, including Wagoner, applies the same state statutes.
To file for divorce in Wagoner County under Title 43 Section 102, at least one spouse must have lived in Oklahoma for six months and in Wagoner County for at least 30 days. Most filings in the county use incompatibility as the ground, which does not require proving fault. The court can also hear fault-based cases under Title 43 Section 101, with grounds that include abandonment, extreme cruelty, and habitual drunkenness, among others.
The final divorce decree is the binding court order that ends the marriage. It sets out the division of property and debts, any spousal support, and all custody and support arrangements. The decree is a public record once filed. Copies are available from the Court Clerk. If you need to modify a decree after it is issued, a motion must be filed in the same court that issued the original order, meaning Wagoner County if that is where the original case was heard.
The Oklahoma Historical Society maintains archival records that can supplement court files for historical research involving Wagoner County. For genealogical searches involving early 20th-century divorce records, the Historical Society and the Oklahoma State Archives can fill gaps that OSCN does not cover.
The Wagoner County District Court on OSCN is the official state court network page for searching divorce decree filings in Wagoner County.
The OSCN page above is where you can confirm Wagoner County court activity and access the docket search for divorce and family law case filings in the county.
Legal Help for Wagoner County Divorce Cases
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma provides free family law help to income-qualifying residents in Wagoner County. If you cannot afford an attorney for a divorce or related matter, Legal Aid can help determine whether you qualify and what services are available in your area. Their website explains how to apply and what types of cases they handle.
The Oklahoma Bar Association lawyer referral service connects Wagoner County residents with licensed family law attorneys. If your case involves contested property, custody disputes, or a decree you want to modify, working with an attorney is strongly recommended. The OBA site also has plain-language guides on Oklahoma divorce law that can help you understand the process before you decide how to proceed.
Nearby County Divorce Decree Records
If you are unsure whether a divorce was filed in Wagoner County or a neighboring county, check OSCN for each county separately. The Court Clerk for each county below holds records for cases filed within that county's boundaries.