Oklahoma § 12-1637 - Exclusiveness of statutory remedy
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1637 — Exclusiveness of statutory remedy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1637. Exclusiveness of statutory remedy
After May 19, 1953, no natural person in this state may change
his or her name except as provided in Sections 1631 through 1635 of
this title and Section 90.4 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes and
Section 1-321 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, other than by
marriage, as prescribed in Sections 5, 6, and 8 of Title 43 of the
Oklahoma Statutes, or by decree of divorce, as prescribed in Section
121 of Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or by adoption, as
prescribed in Section 7505-3.1 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1953, p. 57, § 7, emerg. eff. May 19, 1953. Amended
by Laws 1986, c. 82, § 2, emerg. eff. April 3, 1986; Laws 2006, c.
311, § 1, emerg. eff. June 8, 2006.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-1637
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1637 cover?
Section 12-1637 ("Exclusiveness of statutory remedy") 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 § 12-1637?
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