Oklahoma § 16-15 - Necessity of acknowledgment and recording - Condition for
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 16-15 — Necessity of acknowledgment and recording - Condition for, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-15. Necessity of acknowledgment and recording - Condition for
judgment lien to be binding against third persons.
Except as hereinafter provided, no acknowledgment or recording
shall be necessary to the validity of any deed, mortgage, or
contract relating to real estate as between the parties thereto; but
no deed, mortgage, contract, bond, lease, or other instrument
relating to real estate other than a lease for a period not
exceeding one (1) year and accompanied by actual possession, shall
be valid as against third persons unless acknowledged and recorded
as herein provided. No judgment lien shall be binding against third
persons unless the judgment lienholder has filed his judgment in the
office of the county clerk as provided by and in accordance with
Section 706 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
R.L. 1910, § 1154; Laws 1992, c. 119, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws
1993, c. 351, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 16-15
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 16-15 cover?
Section 16-15 ("Necessity of acknowledgment and recording - Condition for") 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 § 16-15?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 16-15 apply to my situation?
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