Civil Cover Sheet - Oklahoma

CIVIL COVER SHEET

State of Oklahoma — District Court

FORM PURPOSE: The Oklahoma Supreme Court requires a civil cover sheet to be filed with the initial pleading in all new civil cases in the District Courts. This cover sheet provides the clerk with essential information for case classification, docketing, fee assessment, and reporting. This template mirrors the official statewide Civil Cover Sheet.

MANDATORY FILING: The cover sheet must be completed and filed with the petition/complaint. The court clerk will not accept a new civil filing without a completed cover sheet.

SECTION 1: COURT DESIGNATION

County of Filing: [________________________________]

Judicial District: [________________________________]

Oklahoma has 77 counties organized into 26 judicial districts:

SECTION 2: CASE CAPTION

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [________________________________] COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA

________________________________________
[________________________________],
                    Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s),

        v.                                          Case No.: ____________________
                                                    (Assigned by Court Clerk)
[________________________________],
                    Defendant(s)/Respondent(s).
________________________________________

CIVIL COVER SHEET

SECTION 3: TYPE OF CASE

Select ONE primary case type code. The case type determines the filing fee and case management track.

A. Civil Cases

B. Sub-Classification of CJ/CS Cases (check all that apply)

C. Family / Domestic Cases (separate cover sheet may apply)

D. Probate / Guardianship Cases (separate cover sheet may apply)

NOTE: Use the appropriate specialized cover sheet (Domestic, Juvenile, Probate, Small Claims, or Criminal) if available in the filing county. This civil cover sheet is for general civil cases.

SECTION 4: AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY

A. Monetary Relief

• ☐ Amount exceeds $10,000 (case type CJ)
• ☐ Amount is $10,000 or less (case type CS)
• ☐ Amount is $10,000 or less — Small Claims (case type SC)

Specific amount claimed (exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney fees):
$[________________________________]

B. Non-Monetary / Equitable Relief

• ☐ Injunctive relief sought (temporary, preliminary, or permanent)
• ☐ Declaratory judgment sought
• ☐ Specific performance sought
• ☐ Quiet title
• ☐ Replevin / return of property
• ☐ Writ of mandamus / prohibition
• ☐ Other equitable relief: [________________________________]

C. Punitive Damages

• ☐ Punitive damages claimed (23 O.S. § 9.1)
• ☐ No punitive damages claimed

SECTION 5: JURY DEMAND

• ☐ Jury trial demanded (12 O.S. § 2038; Okla. Const. Art. 2, § 19)
• ☐ Non-jury / bench trial
• ☐ Jury demand to be filed later (must be filed not later than 10 days after the last pleading directed to the triable issue per 12 O.S. § 2038(B))

Jury Demand Fee: The jury demand fee is included in the flat filing fee in Oklahoma. No separate jury demand fee is required at the time of filing.

SECTION 6: PARTY INFORMATION

A. Plaintiff(s) / Petitioner(s)

Plaintiff 1:

• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Phone: [________________________________]
• Email: [________________________________]
• Party Type: ☐ Individual ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Partnership ☐ Trust ☐ Government Entity ☐ Other: [____]

Plaintiff 2 (if applicable):

• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Phone: [________________________________]
• Email: [________________________________]

☐ Additional plaintiffs listed on attached sheet (total: [____])

B. Defendant(s) / Respondent(s)

Defendant 1:

• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Phone (if known): [________________________________]
• Email (if known): [________________________________]
• Party Type: ☐ Individual ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Partnership ☐ Trust ☐ Government Entity ☐ Other: [____]

Defendant 2 (if applicable):

• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Phone (if known): [________________________________]
• Email (if known): [________________________________]

☐ Additional defendants listed on attached sheet (total: [____])

SECTION 7: ATTORNEY / SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY INFORMATION

A. Filing Attorney

• Attorney Name: [________________________________]
• Oklahoma Bar Association (OBA) Number: [________________________________]
• Firm Name: [________________________________]
• Mailing Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Telephone: [________________________________]
• Facsimile: [________________________________]
• Email Address: [________________________________]
• Attorney for: ☐ Plaintiff(s) ☐ Defendant(s) ☐ Other: [________________________________]

B. Self-Represented Party (if applicable)

• ☐ Party is self-represented (pro se)
• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Mailing Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Telephone: [________________________________]
• Email Address: [________________________________]

SECTION 8: RELATED CASES

Are there any related, pending, or previously adjudicated cases involving the same parties or subject matter?

• ☐ No related cases
• ☐ Yes — Provide details below:

Is consolidation or coordination with a related case being sought?

• ☐ Yes — Motion to consolidate to be filed
• ☐ No

SECTION 9: SERVICE OF PROCESS

A. Method of Service Planned

• ☐ Personal service by sheriff (12 O.S. § 2004(C))
• ☐ Personal service by licensed private process server (12 O.S. § 2004(C))
• ☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested (12 O.S. § 2004(C)(2))
• ☐ Service by publication (12 O.S. § 2004(C)(3)) — requires court order
• ☐ Service on Secretary of State (for entities, 12 O.S. § 2004(C)(1)(c))
• ☐ Waiver of service (12 O.S. § 2004(D))
• ☐ Other (specify): [________________________________]

B. Service Addresses

Defendant 1 Service Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Defendant 2 Service Address (if applicable):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

C. Registered Agent (for entity defendants)

• Registered Agent Name: [________________________________]
• Registered Agent Address: [________________________________]
• OK Secretary of State Filing Number: [________________________________]

SECTION 10: FILING FEE INFORMATION

Flat Fee Schedule (28 O.S. § 152, effective November 1, 2025)

Oklahoma uses a flat fee system. The filing fee is a one-time charge that covers all court costs (except as specifically provided by statute).

Additional Assessments (28 O.S. § 153)

In addition to the base flat fee, the following assessments are collected:

Payment

• ☐ Filing fee of $[________] paid via Oklahoma e-filing system (credit/debit card)
• ☐ Filing fee of $[________] paid at the court clerk's counter
• ☐ In Forma Pauperis (28 O.S. § 152(D)) — fee waiver requested (application attached)

NOTE: Flat fees are non-refundable and constitute the only charge for court costs, except as specifically provided by statute.

SECTION 11: SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

• Interpreter needed: ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Language: [________________________________]
• ADA / disability accommodation needed: ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Describe accommodation: [________________________________]
• Hearing impairment services needed: ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Type of service: ☐ Sign language interpreter ☐ Real-time captioning ☐ Other: [________]

SECTION 12: VENUE CERTIFICATION

I certify that venue is proper in [________________________________] County because (check all that apply):

• ☐ The defendant resides in this county (12 O.S. § 2012(B)(5))
• ☐ The cause of action arose in this county
• ☐ The obligation was to be performed in this county
• ☐ The property at issue is located in this county
• ☐ The defendant is a corporation with its principal office in this county
• ☐ The defendant has a registered agent in this county
• ☐ Venue is proper for another statutory reason: [________________________________]

SECTION 13: CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

I, the undersigned, certify that the information provided on this civil cover sheet is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that this cover sheet is required for administrative purposes and accompanies the petition or complaint for filing.

I further certify that this filing complies with 12 O.S. § 2011 (sanctions for frivolous filings) and that the claims and contentions are warranted by existing law or a nonfrivolous argument for modification of existing law.

Date: [__/__/____]

________________________________________
Signature

________________________________________
Printed Name

________________________________________
OBA Number (or "Pro Se")

________________________________________
Firm Name (if applicable)

________________________________________
Address

________________________________________
City, State, ZIP

________________________________________
Telephone

________________________________________
Email Address

SECTION 14: E-FILING INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECKLIST

Oklahoma E-Filing System

Portal: https://efile.oscn.net

The Oklahoma e-filing system allows attorneys, process servers, and state agency representatives to file district court documents electronically.

Pre-Filing Checklist

• ☐ Registered for an Oklahoma e-filing account
• ☐ Petition / complaint drafted and finalized
• ☐ Civil cover sheet completed — this form
• ☐ Summons prepared for issuance
• ☐ Filing fee payment method confirmed (credit/debit card)
• ☐ All documents in PDF format
• ☐ Confidential information properly redacted
• ☐ Exhibits and attachments included

Filing Steps

1. Log in to the Oklahoma e-filing portal (https://efile.oscn.net)
2. Select "New Case Filing"
3. Select the county and case type from Section 3
4. Enter party information from Sections 6-7
5. Upload petition/complaint (PDF)
6. Upload civil cover sheet (PDF) — this form
7. Upload summons for issuance (PDF)
8. Pay filing fee by credit/debit card
9. Submit filing and retain confirmation number

Post-Filing Steps

• ☐ Receive case number assignment from court clerk
• ☐ Receive issued summons from court clerk
• ☐ Serve petition and summons on all defendants
• ☐ File proof of service / return of service
• ☐ Calendar answer deadline (20 days from service; 30 days if served outside Oklahoma)
• ☐ Monitor OSCN docket for case activity
• ☐ Calendar scheduling conference if required

Oklahoma Case Research

• OSCN (Oklahoma State Courts Network): https://www.oscn.net — free docket search
• ODCR (Oklahoma District Court Records): https://www.odcr.com — alternative search

SECTION 15: PRACTITIONER NOTES

Oklahoma Court Structure

Oklahoma has a unified court system with the following relevant courts:

• District Courts (77 counties, 26 judicial districts) — general jurisdiction
• Court of Civil Appeals — intermediate appellate court
• Supreme Court — final civil appellate authority
• Workers' Compensation Court — separate specialized court

Venue Rules (12 O.S. § 2012(B))

• Actions against individuals: county of residence or where cause arose.
• Actions against corporations: county of principal office, county where cause arose, or county where a registered agent is located.
• Real property actions: county where property is located.
• Insurance claims: county where loss occurred or county of policyholder's residence.
• Change of venue may be sought under 12 O.S. § 2012.1.

Service of Process Notes

• Service must be completed within 180 days of filing (12 O.S. § 2004(I)).
• The defendant has 20 days to file an answer after service within Oklahoma.
• If served outside Oklahoma, the defendant has 30 days.
• Licensed private process servers must be registered with the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

Common Statute of Limitations

Flat Fee System Notes

• Oklahoma's flat fee system means a single fee covers most court costs for the life of the case.
• No separate fees for motions, hearings, or most other filings after the initial fee.
• Exceptions include fees for jury trials in certain instances and specific statutory charges.
• The flat fee is non-refundable, even if the case is dismissed.

Oklahoma County and Tulsa County — High-Volume Courts

• Oklahoma County (District 1/7): Largest civil docket in the state. Civil cases assigned to designated civil judges. Check local rules for scheduling practices.
• Tulsa County (District 14): Second-largest docket. Specific civil division judges handle designated case types. Visit https://oklacountyjudges.org and https://courtclerk.tulsacounty.org for local forms and procedures.

Confidentiality

Under Oklahoma law and court rules, the following should be redacted from publicly filed documents:

• Social Security numbers (use last four digits only)
• Financial account numbers (use last four digits only)
• Dates of birth for minors (use year only)
• Names of minor children (use initials only, unless required by statute)

SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• Oklahoma Civil Cover Sheet (Official Form): https://www.oscn.net/forms/district_cover/adobe/civil-cover-sheet.pdf
• Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules for District Courts: https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/index.asp?ftdb=STOKRL&level=1
• 28 O.S. § 152 (Flat Fee Schedule): https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=440165
• 12 O.S. § 2003 (Commencement of Action): https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/index.asp?ftdb=STOKST&level=1
• Oklahoma E-Filing Portal: https://efile.oscn.net
• OSCN Case Search: https://www.oscn.net/dockets/Search.aspx
• Oklahoma Court Information: https://ballotpedia.org/Oklahoma_District_Courts

This template is provided by ezel.ai for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws, rules, fees, and procedures change frequently. Always verify current requirements with the Oklahoma court system and consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney before filing.