Oklahoma § 19-766 - Taxes - Action to foreclose lien
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-766 — Taxes - Action to foreclose lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-766. Taxes - Action to foreclose lien
When such time shall have elapsed that it is conclusively
presumed that the taxes on any such property have not been paid,
then the board of county commissioners shall have power and
authority to order and direct that the district attorney file an
action in the district court to foreclose the lien of the county on
such property for the unpaid taxes thereon, and the proceedings to
foreclose any such lien for the unpaid taxes shall be the same as
the foreclosure of a mortgage for default in payment, and without
appraisement; provided, that any number of persons may be made
parties defendant in the same action.
Added by Laws 1933, c. 191, p. 421, § 6.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-766
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-766 cover?
Section 19-766 ("Taxes - Action to foreclose lien") 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 § 19-766?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 19-766 apply to my situation?
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