Oklahoma § 45-934 - Lien for fees - Perfecting - Notice - Indexing - Release
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-934 — Lien for fees - Perfecting - Notice - Indexing - Release, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-934. Lien for fees - Perfecting - Notice - Indexing - Release
Fees which are due and unpaid shall be a first and perpetual
lien upon all of the property of the operator against whom the fees
are assessed, subject to any tax liens imposed by the state. The
liens shall be perfected by the filing and recording of a notice of
lien with the county clerk in the county in which the operator
resides or has property and shall thereafter constitute constructive
notice to purchasers of the existence and superiority of the lien.
Said notice of lien shall contain the name of the operator, the
amount of fees claimed to be due, and a description of the property
against which the lien is claimed. The county clerk of any county
in which such lien is filed shall index the lien in the same form
and manner and in the same book as provided for the indexing of
income tax liens, except that the said entry in the said index shall
show that the lien is a coal or mineral fee lien. Upon payment of
the fee the Chief Mine Inspector shall release the lien.
Amended by Laws 1983, c. 69, § 3, operative June 30, 1983.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-934
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-934 cover?
Section 45-934 ("Lien for fees - Perfecting - Notice - Indexing - Release") 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 § 45-934?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 45-934 apply to my situation?
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