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Tax Instrument Recording Guide

Prepare documents legibly and in accordance with the provisions of 19 O.S. Section 261 and 298. 

Properly title, date and execute the document including typed names and titles beneath all signatures. Make sure each name and signature is consistent throughout the document.

Properly witness and/or acknowledge all documents.  Documents affecting real property must be acknowledged in the proper format .

Include the complete legal description of the property with all initial recordings and on subsequent recordings where required by statute.

Properly reference previously recorded documents when you submit subsequent related documents for recording by including the book & page numbers.

Provide necessary information to recorder including the name, address and telephone number of the preparer.  Frequently we can notify you by telephone if we notice a minor problem.  All deeds and/or conveyances of real property requiring documentary stamps must be accompanied with proof of purchase price, i.e. bill of sale, sales contract, receipt, etc.  This documentation is for purchase price verification only and will not be recorded. 

Identify schedules and exhibits clearly and number the pages so we can tell they belong with the document and are not an additional recording.

Include the correct fee and applicable taxes:  all instruments offered for recording require a Filing Fee, Deeds may require Documentary Stamp Tax, and Mortgages require a Mortgage Tax Fee.

Include a self addressed stamped envelope to ensure return of the document to the desired party.  If there is not a self addressed envelope included, all instruments are returned to the party submitting the document for recording.

Double check your work to avoid rejection.


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