Oklahoma Abstractors Board

Welcome to the Oklahoma Abstractors Board!

The Oklahoma State Legislature adopted the Oklahoma Abstractor’s Law (Title 1) January 1, 2008, which directs the Oklahoma Abstractors Board to regulate Oklahoma’s abstract industry.

The office of the Oklahoma Abstractors Board (OAB) employs an Executive Director, Inspector and Administrative Assistant to staff the Board office. The Board issues Certificates of Authority, individual abstractor licenses as well as Permits to Develop Abstract Plants. In addition, the Board offers testing bi-monthly to individuals seeking their abstract licenses.

The OAB also investigates consumer and industry complaints concerning abstracting issues and attempts to resolve them by using informal resolution methods.

Serve Oklahoma

Gerri Heidebrecht, Representative for District 3 which encompasses Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma Counties has just announced her resignation from the Board. If you work in one of these counties and would like to apply for this position, please click on the "Serve Oklahoma" link above and submit your application.

On June 31, 2013, we will be losing three of our Board members: The Governor recently announced that she has appointed Charles Nichols, owner of The Abstract and Guaranty Company of Lincoln County, to replace Mike Harris as representative of District 5, effective immediately. She also announced that she has appointed Mark Luttrull, Vice-President of Pioneer Abstract and Title Co. of Muskogee, Inc., to replace Glenda Mittasch as representative of District 4, effective July 1, 2013.

The Governor has just announced that she has appointed attorney Robert J. Getchell, of Gable & Gotwalls, P.C., in Tulsa, Oklahoma to replace Gary Baer on the Board in the attorney position. Mr. Getchell's appointment will be effective July 1, 2013.

She has yet to make an appointment to replace David Riley in District 2 which encompasses Beckham, Caddo, Carter, Commanche, Cotton, Garvin, Grady, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Jefferson, Kiowa, Love, McClain, Murray, Stephens, Tillman and Washita counties;

We urge all members of the abstracting industry to consider serving on the OAB Board. The term is for four years and the duties and qualifications can be found in Title 1, Sections 22, 23 and 25. If you would like to apply for one of these positions, please click on the "Serve Oklahoma" link above for the application and instructions to submit to the Governor.

OAB Objectives

Encourage and require high standards of abstract plant development and maintenance.
Encourage and require high standards and ethical practices, customer service and professional knowledge of licensees.
Provide quality service in issuance and renewal of Individual Abstractor Licenses, Permits and Certificates of Authority.
Assist consumers in resolving issues with abstract companies; safeguard the public interest; uphold State Statutes and Administrative Rules regarding Abstractors.

Last Modified on 05/16/2013