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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Garfield County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Oklahoma state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Garfield County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Garfield County, Oklahoma — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
62,007
Population
Census estimate
23,815
Households
Census estimate
$64,165
Median income
Annual household
$142,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Enid
County seat
In Oklahoma
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Garfield County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Garfield County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | OSCN Docket Search (records) Search - Sex Offender Registry |
| Criminal records | Sex offenders |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Garfield County state portal below |
| Property records | Parcel Search - Garfield County Assessor |
| Vital records | Death Certificates - Oklahoma.gov |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Garfield County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Garfield County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Garfield County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Garfield County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Garfield County Records
2026
Garfield County official government portal active
The official Garfield County government website at garfieldok.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Garfield County court records portal verified
State court system links for Garfield County verified against the Oklahoma judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Garfield County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Garfield County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Garfield County property records online
Garfield County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Garfield County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Garfield County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Garfield County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Oklahoma statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Oklahoma state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Garfield County Records
❌ Myth: "Garfield County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Garfield County are held by the Oklahoma state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Garfield County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Garfield County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Oklahoma state repository has verified, current Garfield County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Garfield County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Garfield County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- garfieldok.com — Official Garfield County government website
- sors.doc.ok.gov — Court records — official source
- oklahoma.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Garfield County & Oklahoma Records
For records not specific to Garfield County, use Oklahoma's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Oklahoma statewide record systems:
- Oklahoma Court Records →
- Oklahoma Criminal Records →
- Oklahoma Property Records →
- Oklahoma Vital Records →
- Oklahoma Voter Records →
- Oklahoma Wants & Warrants →
- Oklahoma Licenses →
- Oklahoma Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Oklahoma statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Garfield County, Oklahoma
Garfield County is located in north central Oklahoma. The county seat is Enid (official site: http://garfieldok.com/).
- Population: 62,007
- Households: 23,815
- Median household income: $64,165
- Median home value: $142,000
- Below poverty line: 14.0%
- Land area: 1,058.5 sq mi
- Population density: 58.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 33
Kevin Postier, County treasurer, Garfield County, Oklahoma, treasurer statutory report.
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OSCN Docket Search (records)
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Ellis County District Court · Garfield County District Court · Garvin County District Court · Grady County District Court · Grant County District Court · Greer County District Court · Harmon County District Court · Harper County District Court · Haskell County District Court ·
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Search - Sex Offender Registry
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Oklahoma Department of Corrections sex and violent offender search for Garfield County or statewide.
Sex offenders
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Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account · An official website of the United States government Log in to Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Type the name of a federal court to find links to login to CM/ECF – or – search by other information unique to that court, like their contact information, RSS feed, county codes, and…
Oklahoma Attorney General (049)
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The mission of the Office of the Attorney General is to seek justice for the people of Oklahoma by upholding the rule of law; serving public safety through prosecutions and civil enforcement actions; providing high-qualify legal representation for state agencies; and protecting and defending ...
Death Certificates - Oklahoma.gov
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The Oklahoma State Department of Health Division of Vital Records is responsible for registering every death which occurs in the State of Oklahoma as well as preserving, amending and issuing certified copies of those records in accordance with state law · Vital Records offers multiple options ...
Garfield County Court Clerk's Office
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Expenditures include: personnel for five (5) District, Associate, and Special Judges; jurors and witness fees; Public Defender salaries; transcript purchases; printing of forms and postage; utilities, courtroom maintenance, furniture, equipment and general supplies. The balance of monies collected is sent to the State Judicial Fund for operation of District Courts throughout the state. Other services provided by the Garfield County Court Clerk's office include marriage licenses, and licensing of private process servers.
Parcel Search - Garfield County Assessor
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The Garfield County Assessor makes every effort to produce the most accurate information possible. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data herein nor its use or interpretation. The assessment information is from the last certified tax roll.
Home Page - OKVoterPortal
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OK Voter Portal An Official Product of the Oklahoma State Election Board
Oklahoma Food Service Establishment Inspections
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Oklahoma Food Service Establishment Inspections
Tulsa County Business License Search - SOS.OK.gov
Business, Voter & Other
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Oklahoma SOS business search.
sos.ok.gov
Garfield County
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Searches charged to your credit card can be requested by mail, fax or telephone. Business Entities Bulk Orders Business Entities Bulk Orders allows customer to order bulk data or bulk reports. • Place Bulk Order • Retrieve Bulk Orders Business Records Department 421 N.W. 13th, Suite 210 Oklahoma
Agendas & Minutes — Garfield County Commissioner
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January View January 3, 2022 Agenda ↗ View January 10, 2022 Agenda ↗ View January 14, 2022 (Special Meeting) Agenda ↗ View January 18, 2022 Agenda ↗ View January 24, 2022 Agenda ↗ View January 31, 2022 Agenda ↗ February View February 7, 2022 Agenda ↗ View February 14, 2022 Agenda ↗ View February 22, 2022 Agenda ↗ View February 28, 2022 Agenda ↗ March View March 7, 2022 Agenda ↗ View March 14, 2022 Agenda ↗ View March 21, 2022 Agenda ↗ View March 28, 2022 Agenda ↗ April View April 04, 2022 Agenda ↗ View April 11, 2022 Agenda ↗ View April 14, 2022 (Special Meeting
Search Cemeteries - Find a Grave
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Lahoma, Garfield County, Oklahoma, USA · No open requests · 9 memorials · 100% photographed · Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, USA · No open requests · 134 memorials · 94% photographed · 21 with GPS · Garfield County, Oklahoma, USA · No open requests ·
Garfield County, Oklahoma (OK) Amateur Radio
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The 147.150 MHz repeater is linked to the 442.375 MHz SkyWarn repeater near Watonga. This allows connections to NWS Norman on 145.410 MHz in OKC and the 145.110 MHz repeater near Alfalfa · The 443.200 MHz repeater near Enid is part of the Kan-Okla ...
Garfield County Genealogical Society
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Look behind this brick wall at my SURNAMES (see links below), and also my complete DATABASE which has over 17,000 names. The GIBSON Link has information on several different Gibson Families. The Oklahoma Land Run Link gives names of Garfield County, OK, PIONEERS.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Garfield County?
Garfield County court cases are searchable through the Search - Sex Offender Registry portal: https://sors.doc.ok.gov/ords/svorp/sors/r/sors/public-search. Oklahoma also operates a state-level case lookup through the OSCN / ODCR system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Oklahoma?
Yes — in Oklahoma, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Oklahoma?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Oklahoma record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Are Garfield County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.