Tulsa County Clerk
The Tulsa County Clerk is an elected official in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, responsible for maintaining county records, processing public documents, and serving as custodian of the county's business history and real estate transactions.[1]
Divisions of the Tulsa County Clerk's Office
The Tulsa County Clerk's Office in Oklahoma is organized into several specialized divisions that manage a variety of governmental and administrative functions. These divisions ensure compliance with legal and financial standards while providing services to county departments, other governmental entities, and the public.
Accounting
The Accounting Division manages the payment of invoices for all Tulsa County offices and departments. [2]
Administration and Support
The Administration and Support Division handles statutory functions assigned to the Tulsa County Clerk’s Office under Oklahoma law. This includes providing secretarial services and maintaining business records for several boards, such as the Board of County Commissioners, Budget Board, Board of Tax Roll Corrections, Excise Board, Equalization Board, and the Employees Retirement System of Tulsa County.[2]
Budget
The Budget Division oversees the preparation and administration of the Tulsa County budget. Its responsibilities include drafting budget reports, amendments, and submissions. The division also provides administrative support to the Tulsa County Budget Board.[2]
Financial Services
The Financial Services Division is responsible for preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Tulsa County, as well as financial reports for entities such as the Tulsa County Industrial Authority.[2]
Payroll
The Payroll Division manages the preparation and processing of monthly and bi-weekly payrolls for all Tulsa County government departments and affiliated agencies. This includes administering wage deductions, verifying the reliability of pay data, issuing payroll checks, and maintaining compliance with tax laws. The division also edits existing employee files and maintains necessary payroll documentation.[2]
Real Estate Services
The Real Estate Services Division is divided into two primary work groups: Recording and Land Records. This division is responsible for processing and preserving documents for public record, including deeds, mortgages, liens, and subdivision plats. It also handles other miscellaneous documents such as military discharge papers.[2]
Current Tulsa County Clerk
Michael Willis currently serves as the Tulsa County Clerk. He was first elected to the position on June 28, 2016. He began his first term on January 2, 2017.[3][4]
List of Tulsa County clerks
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| C.F. Rogers | November 18, 1907 – December 2010 |
| R.E. Curran | January 9, 2011 – December 1914 |
| Lewis Cline' | January 4, 1915 – December 1920 |
| O.D. Lawson | January 3, 1921 – December 1923 |
| O.G. Weaver | January 1, 1923 – December 1932 |
| Andy Stokes | January 3, 1933 – December 1950[5] |
| William P. Gable Jr. | January 1, 1951 – December 1958 |
| Clyde Winterringer | January 5, 1959 – December 1972 |
| Anita Nesbitt | January 2, 1973 – June 1984 (died in office) |
| Joan Hastings | November 19, 1984 – December 2000 |
| Earlene Wilson | January 1, 2001 – December 2012 |
| Pat Key | January 1, 2013 – December 2016 |
| Michael Willis | January 1, 2017 – Present |
Notable initiatives
The Tulsa County Clerk's Office began offering a free record notification service in December 2024 to detect potential fraud.[6]
References
- ^ "Tulsa County Clerk". countyclerk.tulsacounty.org. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f https://countyclerk.tulsacounty.org/Budget2026/Budget2026.pdf
- ^ "Michael Willis". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ "Michael Willis, M.P.A". www.tulsacc.edu. May 5, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Board of County Com'rs of Tulsa County v. Stokes". V|Lex. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ Bryan, Emory (December 24, 2024). "Tulsa County Offers Free Property Title Fraud Notification Service". News on 6. Retrieved July 25, 2025.