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 Oklahoma Land Title Association has assisted with the development and passage of new legislation amending the statutes to promote better compliance and customer service by the industry. The Board is also promulgating rules and regulations at Title 5 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code, to which all abstract companies must conform. (Copies of these documents are available on this website).  The OAB adopted permanent Rules on March 12, 2009, which have been approved by the Governor and Legislature, and went into effect on July 15, 2009.

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

• 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.