Oklahoma § 68-2845 - Assessment of unassessed real estate

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 68-2845 — Assessment of unassessed real estate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 68-2845. Assessment of unassessed real estate

When any real estate has failed to be assessed for ad valorem

taxes for any prior year or years, the same shall be assessed for ad

valorem taxes for said prior year or years by the county assessor,

and the taxes thereupon may be paid without the payment of any

penalty or interest accruing prior to the date of assessment,

provided that all taxes are paid within thirty (30) days after the

date of such assessment and the sending of written notice thereof.

If not so paid within said thirty (30) days, it shall be the duty of

the county treasurer to collect the same in the manner provided by

law, together with penalty at the lawful rate calculated from the

date the same would have been delinquent had it been timely

assessed, but in no event to an extent greater than one hundred

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 68. Revenue and Taxation

percent (100%) of the principal amount thereof and not to exceed

fifteen (15) years.

Added by Laws 1988, c. 162, § 45, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 68-2845

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 68-2845 cover?

Section 68-2845 ("Assessment of unassessed real estate") 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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