Oklahoma § 56-174 - Change of residence
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-174 — Change of residence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-174. Change of residence
Any recipient who moves to another county in this state shall be
entitled to receive assistance in the county in which he has moved
and the county department of the county from which he has moved
shall transfer with due dispatch all necessary records relating to
the recipient to the county department of the county to which he has
moved.
Added by State Question No. 226, Initiative Petition No. 155, § 14,
adopted July 7, 1936. Amended by Laws 1939, p. 91, § 12, emerg.
eff. May 9, 1939.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-174
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-174 cover?
Section 56-174 ("Change of residence") 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 § 56-174?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 56-174 apply to my situation?
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