General Civil Case Cover Sheet
OKLAHOMA GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET
(in compliance with Oklahoma District Court filing requirements)
A. COURT INFORMATION
| County: | IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [___] COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA |
| Case No.: | _______________ (Assigned by Clerk) |
| Judicial Division / Judge: | _______________ (Assigned by Clerk) |
| Date of Filing: | ____ / ____ / 20___ |
B. PARTY INFORMATION
1. PLAINTIFF(S)
| Name | Address | Phone | Party Type (check one) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Plaintiff 1] | [Street, City, State, ZIP] | [###-###-####] | [[email protected]] | ☐ Individual ☐ Business Entity |
| [Add rows as necessary] |
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) (if any):
[Attorney Name], OBA No. [___]
[Firm Name], [Street, City, State, ZIP]
Phone: [###-###-####] • E-Mail: [[email protected]]
2. DEFENDANT(S)
| Name | Address | Phone | Party Type (check one) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Defendant 1] | [Street, City, State, ZIP] | [###-###-####] | [[email protected]] | ☐ Individual ☐ Business Entity |
| [Add rows as necessary] |
Attorney for Defendant(s) (if known):
[Name / “Unknown at Time of Filing”]
C. NATURE OF SUIT / CASE CATEGORY
| Code | Category | Sub-Types (illustrative, not exhaustive) | Check One |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Contract | Breach of Contract • Debt/Indebtedness • Insurance | [___] |
| TR | Tort—Personal Injury | Auto • Premises Liability • Med Mal • Product Liability | [___] |
| TP | Tort—Property Damage | Conversion • Trespass • Nuisance | [___] |
| RE | Real Estate | Quiet Title • Foreclosure • Partition • Condemnation | [___] |
| EM | Employment | Wrongful Termination • Discrimination • Wage & Hour | [___] |
| PR | Probate / Estate / Trust | (Filed as civil action, not in probate division) | [___] |
| OT | Other Civil | Declaratory Judgment • Injunction • Statutory Action | [___] |
If “OT—Other Civil” is selected, briefly describe:
______________________________________________________________________________
D. RELIEF SOUGHT
-
Monetary damages requested? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If Yes, amount in controversy: $ __________________ -
Equitable relief requested? ☐ Yes ☐ No
(e.g., injunction, declaratory judgment) -
Jury demand? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Emergency/Ex Parte relief requested? ☐ Yes ☐ No
E. RELATED, COMPANION, OR PRIOR CASES
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Are there companion or previously filed cases in this or any other Oklahoma court?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If Yes, list style, county, case number, and status:
_____________________________________________________________________________ -
Is relief in this case dependent upon resolution of another pending matter?
☐ Yes ☐ No
F. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)
| ADR Stipulation | Plaintiff | Defendant |
|---|---|---|
| Agree to Early Mediation | [___] | [___] |
| Suggest Binding Arbitration | [___] | [___] |
| Object to ADR at this Time | [___] | [___] |
G. FILING FEE ASSESSMENT (Clerk Use Only)
| Fee Description | Statutory Reference | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Base Civil Filing Fee | [28 O.S. § 152(A)(1)] | $ ______ |
| Law Library Fee | 20 O.S. § 1304 | $ ______ |
| Court Fund Fee | 28 O.S. § 151 et seq. | $ ______ |
| Technology/Administrative | Local Order | $ ______ |
| TOTAL DUE | $ ______ |
Receipt No.: ________________________ Paid By: ☐ Cash ☐ Check ☐ Card
H. ATTORNEY / SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY CERTIFICATION
I certify that:
- The information provided in this Cover Sheet is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief;
- I have complied with 12 O.S. § 2011 regarding the signing of pleadings, motions, and other papers; and
- I understand this Cover Sheet is solely for administrative purposes and does not enlarge or limit the pleadings.
| Signature | Printed Name | Bar No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| __________________________ | __________________________ | ______ | ____ / ____ / 20___ |
If Self-Represented: ☐ Check here and provide mailing address and telephone number above.
I. CLERK’S NOTATIONS (Official Use Only)
• Case assigned to Judge/Division: ______________________
• Returned for deficiency on: ____ / ____ / 20 Corrected on: ____ / ____ / 20
• Notes: ______________________________________________________________________
About This Template
These are the filings that drive a lawsuit through the system: complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and post-judgment papers. Each has its own format requirements under federal and state procedural rules, and each has a deadline that cannot be missed without consequences. Clean, procedurally correct filings move a case forward; sloppy ones invite motions to strike, amended responses, and avoidable delays.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: April 2026