Oklahoma § 19-294 - Duty to index old records
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-294 — Duty to index old records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-294. Duty to index old records
The register of deeds of any county of this state shall, in
addition to the duties now prescribed by law, make and keep indexes
in the same manner as is now provided by Sections 1733 and 1737 of
Snyder's Compiled Laws, 1909, of all records, files, books,
instruments, or the certified copy thereof, pertaining to the title
to lands in such county, which were of record in the office of
United States Court, or any office maintained by the United States
prior to November 16, 1907, for filing and recording deeds,
mortgages, liens and other instruments which have been, or may
hereafter be, received by such register of deeds.
Added by Laws 1913, c. 85, p. 137, § 1.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-294
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-294 cover?
Section 19-294 ("Duty to index old records") 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.
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