Oklahoma § 25-221 - Use of certified mail with return receipt requested in
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 25-221 — Use of certified mail with return receipt requested in, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-221. Use of certified mail with return receipt requested in
place of registered mail.
It is hereby declared and directed that use of "certified United
States mail with return receipt requested," or "certified mail,"
"restricted delivery" shall be a full and complete legal compliance
with the statutes of Oklahoma permitting, directing, or requiring
use of "Registered United States mail" or "certified United States
mail" or "certified United States mail" a return receipt requested,
or "certified United States mail," "restricted delivery," or any
other such similar designations by any person in a public or private
capacity, and all provisions of the statutes of Oklahoma are hereby
modified to effect such change.
Laws 1961, p. 240, § 1; Laws 1977, c. 217, § 1.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 25-221
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 25-221 cover?
Section 25-221 ("Use of certified mail with return receipt requested in") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 25-221?
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