Oklahoma § 16-13 - Conveyance of separate property
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 16-13 — Conveyance of separate property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-13. Conveyance of separate property
A. The husband or wife may convey, mortgage or make any
contract relating to any real estate, other than the homestead,
belonging to him or her, as the case may be, without being joined by
the other in such conveyance, mortgage or contract.
B. In the event a recorded conveyance of nonhomestead property
has been executed by a married grantor without being joined by his
or her spouse, said conveyance shall still be considered a valid
conveyance of marketable title if one of the following instruments
is placed of record:
1. An affidavit executed by the nonjoining spouse stating that
the property conveyed was nonhomestead property; or
2. A conveyance executed by the nonjoining spouse, with or
without others, relinquishing any claim to an interest in the
property to the same grantee, or to a successor or successors in
interest, with a recitation that the property was nonhomestead
property.
R.L.1910, § 1152. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 97, § 1, eff. Nov. 1,
2019.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 16-13
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 16-13 cover?
Section 16-13 ("Conveyance of separate property") 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 § 16-13?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 16-13 apply to my situation?
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