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Stephens County Preliminary Notice Form

Stephens County Preliminary Notice Form

Stephens County Preliminary Notice Form

Fill in the blank Preliminary Notice form formatted to comply with all Oklahoma recording and content requirements.

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Stephens County Preliminary Notice Guide

Stephens County Preliminary Notice Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/23/2025
Stephens County Completed Example of the Preliminary Notice Document

Stephens County Completed Example of the Preliminary Notice Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Stephens County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Stephens County Clerk
Address:
Courthouse - 101 South 11th St, Rm 203
Duncan, Oklahoma 73533

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday

Phone: (580) 255-0977

Recording Tips for Stephens County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization

Cities and Jurisdictions in Stephens County

Properties in any of these areas use Stephens County forms:

  • Comanche
  • Countyline
  • Duncan
  • Foster
  • Loco
  • Marlow
  • Velma

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Stephens County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Stephens County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Stephens County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Stephens County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Stephens County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Stephens County?

Recording fees in Stephens County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (580) 255-0977 for current fees.

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Many states, including Oklahoma, mandate that a contractor, subcontractor, or other service provider first serve a preliminary notice on a property owner in order to preserve the rights to claim a mechanic's lien. The purpose of such notice is to make the owner aware of the parties involved in their construction job, which in turn protects the property from any "hidden liens" filed claimants who later come out of the woodwork. As is often the case in construction jobs, contractors employ persons below them who could have a lien claim even if the owner paid the first contractor in full.

In Oklahoma, prior to filing a lien statement, no later than seventy-five (75) days after the last date of supply of material, services, labor, or equipment in which the claimant is entitled or may be entitled to lien rights, the claimant must send to the last-known address of the original contractor and an owner of the property a pre-lien notice. O.S. 142.6(B)(1). No lien affecting property occupied as a dwelling by an owner will be valid unless the pre-lien notice was sent within seventy-five (75) days of the last furnishing of materials, services, labor or equipment by the claimant. Id.

The pre-lien notice must be in writing and contain the following: (1) a statement that the notice is a pre-lien notice, (2) the complete name, address, and telephone number of the claimant, or the claimant's representative, (3) the date of supply of material, services, labor, or equipment, (4) a description of the material, services, labor, or equipment, (5) the name and last-known address of the person who requested that the claimant provide the material, services, labor, or equipment, (6) the address, legal description, or location of the property to which the material, services, labor, or equipment has been supplied, (7) a statement of the dollar amount of the material, services, labor, or equipment furnished or to be furnished, and (8) the signature of the claimant, or the claimant's representative. O.S. 142.6(B)(4).

The claimant may also request in writing, that the original contractor provide to the claimant the name and last-known address of an owner of the property. O.S. 142.6(B)(6). Failure of the original contractor to provide the claimant with the information requested within five (5) days from the date of receipt of the request shall render the pre-lien notice requirement to the owner of the property unenforceable. Id.

The claimant must also furnish to the county clerk at the time of the filing of the lien statement a notarized affidavit verifying compliance with the pre-lien notice requirements. O.S. 142.6(C). Any claimant who falsifies the affidavit will be guilty of a misdemeanor, punished by a fine of not more than $5000, or by imprisonment for a maximum of thirty days. Id.

Sending the preliminary notice is vital to protect lien rights. Failure by the claimant to comply with the pre-lien notice requirements will invalidate that portion of the lien claim without notice. O.S. 142.6(D). Therefore, by complying with the notice statute, potential claimants ensure their lien rights will be available if ever needed.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon a substitute for the advice of a legal professional. Please contact an attorney with questions about preliminary lien notice, or any other issues related to liens in Oklahoma.

Important: Your property must be located in Stephens County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Preliminary Notice meets all recording requirements specific to Stephens County.

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