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1. Where do I obtain a marriage license?

To obtain a marriage license please contact the Kay County Court Clerk's office. The clerks will be able to issue a new license or get a copy of a previous license. They may be reached by calling 580-362-3350 or toll free at 888-567-4611.

2. How do I obtain a copy of my deed?

A copy of a deed may be obtained by coming to the Kay County Administration building located at:
219 S Main Street
Newkirk, OK 74647

Register Online

You may also register online and be able to search and print your deed from your home for a fee.

3. How do I change the name on my deed?

The name on a deed may be changed by appearing in person at the County Clerk’s office. All parties deeding interest in a property must be present to sign before a notary. A signed, notarized deed may also be presented at the County Clerk’s office for recording.

4. I have something on my credit report? How do I find out what it is?

You may come to the County Clerk’s office or call 580-362-2537 to search the judgement index. A search may conclude who has issued a judgement against you so that you may contact them to resolve the matter.

5. Where is my abstract?

Abstracts could be stored at the abstractor’s office. If the abstract cannot be located, one may be built or a title opinion can be obtained by contacting an abstract company.

6. When do I need to update my abstract?

Whenever selling property, it is the seller’s responsibility to provide an updated abstract to the buyer.

7. How do I update my abstract?

An abstract can be updated by a certified abstractor. There are two companies located in Kay County.   

• Albright Abstract and Title Guaranty
  Phone: 580-362-2525
• Security Abstract
  Phone: 580-362-2502

8. How do I know where my property boundaries are?

Property boundaries may be determined by contacting a surveyor to perform a survey of your property and assess where the property lines are located.

9. How do I check for a lien against a property?

You may come to the County Clerk’s office or call 580-362-2537 to search the judgement index. A search may conclude who has a issued a lien against your property so that you may contact them to resolve the matter.

10. My husband/wife has died. How do I remove them from the deed?

If the deed was joint tenants, a certified copy of the Death Certificate must be presented to the County Clerk’s office and filed with an Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenants. If the deed was not joint tenants, the estate will have to go through probate to determine ownership of the property.

11. Where do I obtain a copy of a Birth or Death Certificate?

Birth or Death Certificates may be obtained by contacting:

Oklahoma Vital Records Division
1000 NE 10th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: 405-271-4040

12. Where do I obtain a copy of a Probate or Final Decree?

All documents regarding court decisions may be obtained by contacting:
Kay County Court Clerk
201 S Main Street
2nd Floor
Newkirk, OK 74647
Phone: 580-362-3350
Phone: 888-567-4611