Carter County, OK Public Records

20th Judicial District Court
PO Box 37
Ardmore, OK 73401 http://www.oscn.net/courts/carter
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 580-223-5253
Couriers: #20 B St SW
2nd Fl, Rm 203
Ardmore, OK 73402
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Family, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental health, or adoption records released.

Carter County, OK Vital Records

Contact the Carter County Office of the County Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Carter County
County Clerk
25 A St NW, #203
Admin Bldg
Ardmore, OK 73401 http://cartercountyok.us/deparments/c
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 580-223-8162
Recorded Documents

Carter County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Carter County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 823.79 sq mi
Population (2009): 48,326
  • Females: 51.4%
  • White: 78.3%
  • Black/African American: 7.8%
  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 74.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,707
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 16.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 77%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 15.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.47
Housing Units (2000): 20,577
Homeownership Rate (2000): 71.2%
Migration Flow to Carter County, OK from (2007-2008):

Carter County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,171,674
  • Construction: $48,952
  • Retail Trade: $75,173
  • Professional and Technical Services: $48,466
  • Healthcare: $134,954
  • Banking: $32,775
  • Retail Trade: $75,173
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $27,183
  • Manufacturing: $255,764
  • Farms: $-6,335
  • Government: $147,559
Employed (2000): 19,319
Unemployed (2000): 1,151
Unemployment Rate (2009): 5.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $32,535
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,502
Local Government Revenue (2007): $103,279 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $25,168 (thou. dol.)

Carter County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 690
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.6
Deaths (2007): 624
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 6
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.7

Carter County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 335
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 19
  • Robbery: 30
  • Aggravated Assault: 284
Property Crimes (2008): 1,770
  • Burglary: 457
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,227
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 86

Carter County Genealogy Records