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Oklahoma Death Records

The Oklahoma State Department of Health Division of Vital Records registers every death in the state and issues certified copies to eligible applicants for a fee, including Will Call pickup.

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Police & jail

Oklahoma Death Row

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections offender information page links to its death row and fugitive lists, and explains how to write to, visit or send money to people in custody.

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Vital records

Oklahoma Marriage Search

The CDC Where to Write guide for Oklahoma says marriage records are kept by the court clerk in the county that issued the license. Birth and death copies come from the State Department of Health.

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Ellis County at a glance

State
Oklahoma
County seat
Arnett
Population
3,749
Area
1,232 sq mi
Founded
1907
Cities and towns
4

Ellis County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Ellis County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Ellis County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. In addition to Ellis County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Ellis County is supported by municipal police departments, including the Shattuck Police Department and the Gage Police Department. Each department is responsible for maintaining public safety within its respective town limits, handling local crime, and coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on larger investigations.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Ellis County, Oklahoma is primarily provided by Ellis County Sheriff's Office, headquartered in Arnett at Ellis County Courthouse complex. The current Sheriff can be contacted at the courthouse during regular business hours, with emergency calls directed through 911 dispatch. Inmate information and current jail rosters may be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, though online inmate lookup systems are limited in smaller rural Oklahoma counties. Arrest records in Ellis County are public records under Oklahoma's Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A.1 et seq.), which establishes the right of citizens to access government records with limited exceptions.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Ellis County are maintained by Ellis County Sheriff's Office. Residents and legal representatives can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office, adhering to procedures outlined under the Oklahoma Open Records Act.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and attorneys to locate individuals currently held in custody.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Ellis County are taken and retained by Ellis County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These photographs are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases, depending on availability.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Ellis County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Ellis County

Old mine sites
77
Past producers, now closed
75
Prospects and occurrences, never worked
2
Producing when recorded
8
Main minerals
Limestone, General; construction sand and gravel; Bentonite
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
85
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
caliche pit, gravel pit, sand pit, quarry
Maps surveyed
1969 to 1971
Records behind them
187 records for 170 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 85 mine sites inside the county: 75 past producers, now closed, 2 prospects or occurrences that were never worked, 8 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 85 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Limestone, General; construction sand and gravel; Bentonite.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area.

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Ellis County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. The small open circles with a name are the towns and the pale shapes around the edge are the neighbouring counties, both from the Census Bureau. Hover a dot for its name.
Oklahoma mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Ellis County (85 shown, 85 unnamed on the map)

Oklahoma abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

Labor Department file

Wage and hour cases in Ellis County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 4 investigations in Ellis County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $6,249 in back wages agreed for 54 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.

Investigations closed
4
Back wages agreed
$6,249
Workers due back wages
54
Civil money penalties
$0
Employers on the record
3
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
J&L Operating, LLCShattuck1$3,92824
J & L Oilfield Services, LLCShattuck1$00
GEO720, LLCShattuck1$00

Every employer on the Ellis County record, by back wages agreed; 0 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Oklahoma wage theft records page ranks the whole state.

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Ellis County public-records FAQs

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Ellis County, Oklahoma?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the county sheriff's office or a city police department. Ask that agency for its record. Attorney General Opinion 2012 OK AG 22 holds that a mug shot taken and kept by a law enforcement agency is an arrestee's physical description and so an open record that must be disclosed under the Open Records Act (51 O.S. 24A.8(A)).

How do I get a criminal background check in Ellis County, Oklahoma?

The Oklahoma criminal history record comes from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). Request a name based check online through CHIRP at chirp.osbi.ok.gov; fingerprint based checks go by mail or in person, with fingerprinting at OSBI headquarters by appointment (405-848-6724). Fee: From November 1, 2026 (74 O.S. 150.9): $20.00 for a name based check and $25.00 for a state fingerprint based check.

How can I look up sex offenders in Ellis County, Oklahoma?

Search the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registry, or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Ellis County, Oklahoma?

Register with the county election board or through the Oklahoma State Election Board. You can also register online with the state online registration. Applications must be received at least 25 days before an election; online registration needs an Oklahoma driver license or state ID and a signature on file with Service Oklahoma.

How do I look up property records in Ellis County, Oklahoma?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Ellis County are kept by the Ellis County clerk. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Ellis County, Oklahoma?

Certified birth and death certificates for Oklahoma come from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Vital Records Service. Online or by phone at (405) 426-8880 through the state's partner VitalChek, with mail delivery or Will Call pickup in Oklahoma City, Tulsa or McAlester, or by mail with check or money order payable to OSDH to Vital Records Service, PO Box 248964, Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964; there is no walk in service. Fee: $20.00 for the first copy and $15 for each additional copy (online and phone orders).

How do I find business license records in Ellis County, Oklahoma?

Business entity filings are searched with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. Many common business activities need no state license, but counties and municipalities may still require licenses for them, according to the state business portal.

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Cities, towns and neighboring counties

Use the city page when a record was created by a municipal police department or city office; use the county page for courts, deeds, vital records and jail custody.

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