Creek County Court Records
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Creek County sits in northeastern Oklahoma, with its county seat in Sapulpa. All civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic, and small claims cases go through the Creek County District Court, which has general jurisdiction over the entire county. Nine municipal courts also operate within Creek County, handling misdemeanor offenses, traffic violations, and city ordinance matters in their respective cities. All court records from these proceedings — pleadings, summonses, orders, judgments, dockets, transcripts, and exhibits — are filed with the Creek County Court Clerk and are generally open to the public under Oklahoma law.
If you need court case information, you have several options. Two free statewide platforms, OSCN and ODCR, let you search district court dockets online. You can also visit the Court Clerk's offices in Sapulpa or Bristow in person, email the clerk, or submit a written mail request. The Oklahoma court system can help you identify where to direct record inquiries.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Creek County?
Creek County gives you several ways to locate case information, from statewide online tools to direct contact with the Court Clerk's office.
Online Case Search OSCN
The Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) is a free public database that indexes district court dockets across Oklahoma. Select Creek from the county dropdown, then search by party name, case number, citation number, or filing date range. Results show docket entries, charges, hearing dates, parties, and case status. OSCN updates regularly and provides access to document images for many participating counties.
Online Case Search ODCR
On Demand Court Records (ODCR) is another free platform indexing cases from participating Oklahoma district courts. You can search by name, case number, or date range, and in eligible cases you can also pay fines and costs online through the portal.
In-Person and Email Requests
The Creek County Court Clerk maintains two office locations where you can inspect files and request copies:
Sapulpa Office (Main)
Creek County Courthouse
222 East Dewey Avenue, Suite 201
Sapulpa, OK 74066
Phone: (918) 227-2525
Email: amanda.vanorsdol@oscn.net
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bristow Office
110 West 7th Street
P.O. Box 1055
Bristow, OK 74010
Phone: (918) 367-5537
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Both offices direct the public to ODCR as the court records website for electronic lookups.
Copy and Certification Fees
Document reproduction fees are set by the Oklahoma Uniform Fee Schedule (28 O.S. 31):
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| First page of any instrument of record or on file | $1.00 |
| Each subsequent page | $0.50 |
| Certification of each instrument | $0.50 |
| Authentication of court record | $5.00 |
Creek County Court Directory
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| District Court Sapulpa | 222 E. Dewey Ave., Suite 201, Sapulpa, OK 74067 | (918) 227-2525 |
| District Court Bristow | 110 W. 7th Street, Bristow, OK 74010 | (918) 367-5537 |
| Bristow Municipal Court | 110 W. 7th Avenue, Bristow, OK 74010 | (918) 367-2237 |
| Depew Municipal Court | 407 E. Main Street, Depew, OK 74028 | (918) 324-5251 |
| Drumright Municipal Court | 122 W. Broadway, Drumright, OK 74030 | (918) 352-2631 |
| Kellyville Municipal Court | 410 E. Buffalo Street, Kellyville, OK 74039 | (918) 247-6160 |
| Kiefer Municipal Court | 401 E. Indiana Avenue, Kiefer, OK 74041 | (918) 321-5925 |
| Mannford Municipal Court | 300 Coonrod Avenue, Mannford, OK 74044 | (918) 865-4314 |
| Mounds Municipal Court | 1317 Commercial Avenue, Mounds, OK 74047 | (918) 827-6711 |
| Oilton Municipal Court | 101 W. Main Street, Oilton, OK 74052 | (918) 862-3202 |
| Sapulpa Municipal Court | 425 E. Dewey Avenue, Sapulpa, OK 74066 | (918) 227-5155 |
Are Court Records Public in Creek County?
Oklahoma law sets a strong presumption in favor of public access to government records, including court records. The Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. 24A.1 et seq.) requires public bodies to make records available for inspection and copying without asking the requester to explain why they want them. The Creek County Court Clerk must provide reasonable access, which can mean in-person inspection, mail fulfillment, and electronic access through databases like OSCN and ODCR.
That said, certain categories of records are restricted by law or court order and are not available to the general public:
- Sealed or expunged records
- Juvenile offender records and deprived-child proceedings
- Adoption and dependency records
- Mental health commitment records
- Records containing sensitive medical or financial information
- Documents with personal identifiers that must be redacted
- Grand jury proceedings
- Information identifying confidential informants or witnesses in criminal cases
- Records restricted by specific court order
If the clerk denies access to a particular record, the requesting party may seek a court order compelling disclosure, depending on the nature of the restriction. The Open Records Act also allows complaints to be filed with the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office or the district court if a public body improperly withholds records.
The uniform fee schedule under 28 O.S. 31 sets consistent copying and certification charges across all Oklahoma district courts. Inspecting records at the courthouse is typically free; fees only apply when copies are produced.
Creek County Criminal Court Records
Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases are prosecuted in the District Court, while municipal courts cover city ordinance violations and certain traffic matters. The Court Clerk maintains all district court criminal files, including complaints, arrest warrants, informations, preliminary hearing transcripts, plea documents, sentencing orders, and judgments.
Searching Criminal Case Records
- Start with the OSCN docket search — select Creek County, then search by defendant name, case number, or citation number. You can also filter by case type to narrow results to criminal matters.
- Search ODCR for Creek County criminal dockets. ODCR also supports secure online payment of court-ordered fines and costs.
- Visit either Court Clerk office location in person during business hours to inspect criminal case files and request copies.
- Email the Court Clerk at amanda.vanorsdol@oscn.net with the case name, case number, and a description of the documents you need.
Criminal Background Checks Through OSBI
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) maintains the state's criminal history repository. You can obtain a statewide criminal history report through the Criminal History Information Request Portal (CHIRP) by creating an account, entering the subject's name and date of birth, and paying the applicable fee. Adding identifiers such as Social Security numbers can help refine your results.
OSBI Background Check Fees (per Title 74 150.9)
| Request Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Name-based search (CHIRP) | $15.00 |
| Fingerprint-based search (Oklahoma only) | $19.00 |
OSBI can be reached at (405) 848-6724. Its office is at 6600 North Harvey Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73116.
Creek County Sheriff's Office
For local arrest records, incident reports, and booking information, contact the Creek County Sheriff's Office:
Creek County Sheriff's Office
301 East Lee Avenue
Sapulpa, OK 74066
Admin Phone: (918) 227-6374
24-Hour Phone: (918) 224-4964
Records requests email: info@creekcountysheriff.gov
You can make records requests in person Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by email. Crime victims are entitled to one free copy of their incident report upon presenting acceptable identification. Certain reports may require a subpoena for release.
Criminal Court Costs
Criminal court costs in Oklahoma are assessed upon conviction or under a deferred judgment. The uniform schedule (28 O.S. 153) sets the following base costs per conviction:
- Misdemeanor: $93.00
- Felony: $103.00
- Misdemeanor DUI: $433.00
- Felony DUI: $433.00
- Traffic (other than speeding 110 or DUI): $98.00
Additional statutory surcharges and assessments — including CLEET, AFIS, DNA database, forensic science, courthouse security, district attorney prosecution, and law library fees — are added on top of these base amounts depending on the offense.
Creek County Civil Court Records
Civil disputes in Creek County are heard in the District Court. The Court Clerk handles filing, indexing, and preserving all civil records, including those from the small claims division.
Civil Case Types and Filing Fees
The Uniform Oklahoma Fee Schedule (28 O.S. 152) sets filing fees that apply across all Oklahoma district courts. In addition to each base filing fee, several mandatory surcharges are collected: a $7.00 mediation/ADR fee, a $10.00 lengthy trial fund fee, a $6.00 law library fund assessment, a $25.00 OCIS fee, a $5.00 CASA fee, a $1.55 Council on Judicial Complaints fee, a $0.45 court interpreters fee, a courthouse security fee (up to $10.00 if approved by the county commissioners), and a $10.00 records management/preservation fee.
| Filing Type | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil action ($10,000 or less) | $150.00 |
| Civil action ($10,001 or more) | $163.00 |
| All other civil actions | $85.00 |
| Forcible entry and detainer | $85.00 |
| Name change | $85.00 |
| Administrative appeal | $85.00 |
| Foreign judgment | $85.00 |
| Garnishment | $23.00 |
| Continuing garnishment | $63.00 |
| Post-judgment proceeding (other than garnishment) | $33.00 |
| Renewal of judgment notice | $23.00 |
| Summary judgment motion | $50.00 |
| Expungement (separate civil case) | $85.00 |
| Jury demand (civil) | $349.00 |
Small Claims Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Affidavit for recovery of money / replevin ($5,000 or less) | $45.00 |
| Affidavit for recovery of money / replevin ($5,001–$10,000) | $150.00 |
| Forcible entry and detainer ($5,000 or less) | $45.00 |
| Forcible entry and detainer ($5,001–$10,000) | $85.00 |
| Counterclaim or set-off | $20.00 |
Small claims suits may be brought for controversies up to $10,000. Sheriff's service fees of $50.00 per person served apply in addition to filing fees.
Searching Civil Records
Civil case dockets can be searched through OSCN and ODCR using party names, case numbers, or date ranges. For physical copies, call the Court Clerk's office in Sapulpa at (918) 227-2525 or in Bristow at (918) 367-5537. You can also email amanda.vanorsdol@oscn.net with the case number and a specific description of the documents you need.
Property Records
Real property records — deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and oil and gas leases — are filed with the Creek County Clerk, which is a separate office from the Court Clerk:
Creek County Clerk
317 East Lee Avenue
Sapulpa, OK 74066
Phone: (918) 224-0278
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (recording hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Recording fees are $8.00 for the first page of deeds, mortgages, and other instruments, plus a $10.00 preservation fee per instrument and $2.00 for each additional page. Nonconforming documents carry a $25.00 first-page fee. The County Clerk accepts all major credit cards.
For tax and assessment records, the Creek County Treasurer maintains an online database searchable by property owner name through the OkTaxRolls portal.
Creek County Family Court Records
Divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, and guardianship cases are all heard in the Creek County District Court, with the Court Clerk filing and maintaining all family case records.
Divorce Filing Fees and Procedures
File a petition for divorce with the Court Clerk at the Sapulpa courthouse. Oklahoma is a no-fault state that allows dissolution on grounds of incompatibility, among other statutory grounds (43 O.S. 101). Filing fees under the uniform schedule are:
| Filing Type | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Divorce, alimony without divorce | $183.00 |
| Custody or support (including paternity with custody/support) | $183.00 |
| Separate maintenance | $183.00 |
| Paternity (no child support or custody) | $85.00 |
| Ancillary proceedings to modify divorce decree (custody/support) | $43.00 |
| Application for contempt citation | $33.00 |
| Post-decree income assignment application | $25.00 |
| Adoption | $105.00 |
| Artificial insemination | $85.00 |
| Gestational agreement (surrogacy) | $85.00 |
Mandatory surcharges — ADR, law library, OCIS, CASA, records preservation, and others — are added to each base filing fee. Divorce records are generally public under state law; you can search for them on OSCN or ODCR, or contact the Court Clerk with the names of the parties and the case number.
Marriage Records
The Creek County Court Clerk issues marriage licenses and records all marriages performed in the county. The standard application fee is $50.00 (28 O.S. 31). If both applicants present a certificate of completion of a qualifying premarital counseling program, the fee drops to $5.00. A marriage ceremony performed by a judge costs an additional $10.00. Copies of recorded marriage certificates are available from the Court Clerk; the first page costs $1.00 and certification is $0.50.
Birth and Death Records
Birth and death certificates are administered by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. Birth certificates are sealed from public inspection and available only to qualified applicants — the registrant, a parent, legal guardian, or another party with a court order. Death records are restricted to parties with a direct relationship to the deceased, and only death records 50 years or older are publicly available.
- Certified birth certificate: $40.00
- Certified death certificate: $20.00 for the first copy; $15.00 for each additional copy
The Vital Records lobby is closed to walk-ins; requests must be submitted by mail or phone. Processing takes approximately two business days by phone and up to six weeks by mail.
Vital Records Service
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 248964
Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964
Phone: (405) 426-8880
Email: AskVR@health.ok.gov
Creek County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Creek County are heard in the District Court, with the Court Clerk maintaining all probate filings. These proceedings cover estate administration, will contests, guardianships of minors and incapacitated adults, conservatorships, and trust administration. The Oklahoma probate code (58 O.S. 1 et seq.) governs all of these proceedings.
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Probate (full or summary) | $135.00 |
| Guardianship | $135.00 |
| Application for relative guardianship | $50.00 |
| Petition for custody by abandonment | $50.00 |
| Guardianship annual report | $33.00 |
| Conservatorship | $85.00 |
| Judicial determination of death | $58.00 |
| Proceeding to revoke probate of will | $43.00 |
| Sale or lease of property in probate or guardianship | $43.00 |
Standard mandatory surcharges are added on top of these base fees. Mailing charges in probate cases are $10.00 per case for ordinary first-class mailing, or actual expense if greater.
Searching Probate Records
Locate probate case records through OSCN by selecting Creek County and filtering by the probate case type. ODCR also indexes probate matters. If you need copies of specific documents — such as wills, letters testamentary, inventories, or final accountings — contact the Court Clerk at (918) 227-2525 or visit the Sapulpa courthouse. Have the decedent's name and case number ready to help the clerk locate the file quickly.
Confidentiality in Probate
Most probate records in Creek County are open to public inspection. However, some proceedings do carry access restrictions. Guardianship cases involving mental health determinations, adoption records folded into probate estates, and dependency proceedings are confidential. A court order is generally required to access sealed probate-related records unless the requesting party is a litigant or their attorney of record. Ask the clerk whether a specific probate file contains restricted material before requesting copies.