FAQ

If you sold your property just shortly before or after we run the tax roll, that change will not be reflected on the tax roll. If you get a statement and no longer own the property please call immediately so we can get the statement to the correct owner

Your closing statement is a transfer of funds on paper only. It ensures that the seller pays his share to you and is adjusted in your closing costs. No funds are actually sent to the Treasurer and you will be billed for the whole year.

If you buy your house after January 1 you usually pay what the previous owner would have paid including any exemptions. Because values are not changed in the middle of the year, your new market value would not go into effect until the following January 1. You need to be sure and file your homestead as it will save you money.

Property values are based on activity in the marketplace. If homes similar to yours are selling at a higher price you would have to assume yours would be worth more too.

The new homes will not have a direct affect on your value. We will continue, for value purposes, to compare your homes age, condition, size and other variables to similar properties in the area.

If your market value is the same as the previous year, your increase is probably due to an increase in millage (levy) rates in your particular school district. Millage (levy) rates are controlled by a vote of the people, not the County Assessor.

Yes, we are required by law to visit all properties at least once every four years. We leave a door hanger on your front door so that you know we were there. It has the name of the field appraiser and phone number on it. Please feel free to call if you find one of these hangers on your door

Not necessarily. Since the value of your property is based on the market values (sales) in your neighborhood, values could increase as sales increase. We would have to increase the entire neighborhood to maintain current market values as required by law. But, if the values were to decrease based on valid sales, we would have to make the necessary adjustments to maintain that market value by decreasing the values in your neighborhood.

In the Land Record's Office on the 1st floor of the Wagoner County Courthouse.

Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 3:45pm

Seventy Five cents ($0.75) per each Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) increment or fraction thereof, when the full consideration exceeds One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) in value.

The Board of County Commissioners meets at 9:00am every Monday unless it is a Holiday then, they would meet on Tuesday. Click the Calendar link at the top of the page to view exact dates.

The Board of County Commissioners meets in the Commissioner's meeting room on the 2nd floor of the Wagoner County Courthouse.

https://www.ok.gov/wagonercounty/Elected_Officials/County_Clerk/Establishing_a_Cemetery.html

Yes. As long as it is signed and notarized.

The claimant can file a release of lien, or you may discharge the lien by a cash bond in the amount of 125% of the lien claim amount along with a "Notice of Bond to discharge lien" form. The deposit plus interest earned shall be either returned to the party making the deposit if no action is filed, or paid in accordance with any final judgment rendered by the court.

Yes. Senate Bill 960 which became law July 1, 2002, requires County Clerks to keep DD Form 214 records (Veteran records) separate from records available for public inspection. A record of the names of veterans who have filed DD Forms 214 shall be made available for public inspection. The only person authorized to view and copy the DD Form 214 is: a. The veteran b. The veteran’s spouse or child c. A guardian for or a person having power of attorney for the veteran, the spouse or child, upon presentation of a court order showing such. d. A representative of the United States Department of Veterans e. A funeral director upon presentation of a contract signed by the person responsible for the funeral costs for the veteran. f. A person authorized by the court to view or copy the DD Form 214 upon presentation of the court order. The County Clerk shall record the names and addresses of the above person viewing and/or copying a DD Form 214. The law also says a County Clerk shall not be liable or responsible for any harm or damages that may occur as a result of any person obtaining, copying or viewing a DD Form 214.

You will need to provide supporting documentation for the transfer (ie: Quit claim or warranty deed, death certificate, divorce decree, court order, etc) and complete any required affidavits (ie: affidavit of surviving joint tenant).

This is a very detailed question and we would strongly recommend you consult an attorney about your options including setting up a Trust or completing a Transfer on Death Deed. A Transfer on Death Deed allows the owner of real estate to transfer his/her property to a grantee beneficiary upon his/her death.

You may download the form from the County Clerk Forms menu.

The Marriage License is good for 10 days before or on your wedding date. Both parties need to be present with their driver’s license or State ID. If you have at least 4 hours of marriage counseling, please have a formal letter stating you have completed the 4 hours of marriage counseling. License w/ counseling is $5. Marriage license without counseling is $50. It is an extra $10 for the Judge to marry you and if you want the judge to marry you, you need to make an appointment with the Judges bailiff.

We need the names of the persons on license. Put your date of marriage Send a check or money order made to W.C.C.C. for $2.00 Send a Self Addressed Stamped envelope to: WAGONER COUNTY COURT CLERK P.O. BOX 249 WAGONER, OK 74467

Wagoner County does not except fax filing.

We do not provide papers to fill out except for Small Claims and protective orders. Contact an attorney or legal aid.

Send a letter to the court clerk’s office stating names on the case and/or a case number if you have it. Please state which papers you need copied out of that case. Costs: $1 for the first page, $.50 per page after that, send a self addressed stamped envelope. So that we may send your copies back to you. It is best if you call in advance so we can inform you of your costs. This will cut down on any unnecessary delay. Send a Check or Money Order made to W.C.C.C. with your request.

This web site has been prepared for general information purposes only. The information on this web site is not legal advice. Legal advice is dependent upon the specific circumstances of each situation.

In the Treasurer's Office on the 2nd floor of the Wagoner County Courthouse.

In the unincorporated portions of the County the E-911 Coordinator’s office assigns addresses and street names. If you live in a city or town please call your city/town hall to find out who handles addressing.

There must be three (3) or more separate dwellings down the same driveway. Also, if the road/driveway is over 800 feet long or the structure cannot be seen from the public road.

Our addressing scheme is based upon distance, every 5.28 ft is a potential address, and each 1,000 numbers equal a mile. We normally start at the beginning of the road (the intersection closest to the center of the country), and using a distance measurement indicator (DMI), measure the distance to the center of the structure for which we are assigning an address. The resulting number is the 911 address. We deviate only to designate addresses on the left or right side of the road.

We make every effort to get addresses assigned within a few days; however delays can occur due to difficulties with addresses and out of town meetings and conferences. In the event your address is part of a new subdivision or private road, the road has to be named before an address can be assigned.

Yes, but check with your local post office concerning where to locate your mailbox.

Make certain when you turn on your telephone service that you give them the correct address. When you dial 911 the information that is in their database is what we see at the 911 dispatch center. You will also need to provide the address to public utilities, Wagoner County Assessor’s office, Wagoner County Treasurer’s office, Wagoner County Election Board, US Postal Service, and perhaps others.

The commercial GPS market is enormous and is not designed for public safety. Much of the time, the designated road points are not found in the same locations as the designated beginning points. The beginning points are used for dispatching public safety and 911. Our accuracy is much more important than those in the commercial market because public safety has to be as accurate as possible to save lives, not to have a package delivered or to find a restaurant.

Contact the 911 office and we will assist you in verifying your new address