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Caddo County, OK Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Caddo County detail |
|---|---|
| Court | District Court of Caddo County |
| Filing office | Caddo County Court Clerk |
| Courthouse | Caddo County Courthouse, Anadarko, OK 73005. Public sources do not agree on the street address, so call before traveling. |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 10, Anadarko, OK 73005-0010 |
| Phone | (405) 247-3393 |
| Fax | (405) 247-4127 |
| Hours | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No lunch closure or filing cutoff is published. |
| Filing fee | The probate flat fee is $135.00 under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3); the current statutory fee schedule was amended effective November 1, 2025. Statutory add-ons may apply, so confirm the current total with the Caddo County Court Clerk. |
| Local forms | No Caddo County local probate forms, cover sheet or checklist are published. |
| E-filing | Caddo County is not one of Oklahoma's thirteen e-filing counties. File a new probate case on paper. |
| Case search | ODCR at www1.odcr.com has Caddo County district court dockets, free to search, with Caddo entries back to March 5, 1996. Scanned documents require a paid subscription. |
| Remote appearance | Oklahoma authorizes videoconferencing in district courts, but the judge decides under Rule 34. Ask the court clerk about the judge's procedure when the hearing is set. |
| Website | Caddo County does not publish an official county government website. |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you choose a probate route in Caddo County, list the assets, debts, beneficiaries, title documents and any original will. The right path depends on what must actually pass through the District Court of Caddo County, what already passes outside probate, and whether a personal representative needs letters to collect or sell property.
Sunset helps families start estate settlement with a clearer asset picture, including asset discovery across more than 2,300 financial institutions. That makes the first filing in Anadarko less likely to miss an account, vehicle, mineral interest, debt or title issue.
Which court handles jurisdiction
Probate for Caddo County is filed with the Caddo County Court Clerk at the courthouse in Anadarko, in the District Court of Caddo County, which sits in Oklahoma's Sixth Judicial District together with Grady County. The shared district groups judges, not filing counters, so a Caddo County case is filed in Anadarko.
Every part of Caddo County is served by the single courthouse in Anadarko for probate filings. Oklahoma venue generally belongs in the district court of the county where the decedent resided at death; for a nonresident decedent, Oklahoma uses the county-of-property sequence in 58 O.S. § 5(2) (58 O.S. § 5).
The jurisdiction process
- Gather the death certificate, the original will if there is one, title documents, account information, debts and beneficiary information before filing.
- Decide whether the estate needs a court case, a summary administration, a regular probate, or a small estate affidavit that is presented outside the court process under 58 O.S. § 393.
- Prepare the petition and supporting documents for the District Court of Caddo County. Caddo County does not publish a local probate packet, so call the Caddo County Court Clerk before filing to ask what the counter requires.
- File the petition on paper with the Caddo County Court Clerk at the Anadarko courthouse or by mail to P.O. Box 10, Anadarko, OK 73005-0010. Caddo County does not accept e-filing for a new probate case.
- Pay the probate flat fee and applicable statutory costs. The probate flat fee is $135.00 under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3); the current statutory fee schedule was amended effective November 1, 2025.
- Set and give notice of the first hearing. The district judge, not the court clerk, decides whether to admit the will and appoint a personal representative.
- After appointment, obtain letters testamentary or letters of administration, file any required oath and address any bond issue the judge orders.
- Inventory the estate, identify creditors and publish and mail the notice to creditors. The notice states the presentment date, and a claim not presented by that date is barred forever under 58 O.S. § 333.
- Handle claims, collect assets, sell property if authority is needed and keep estate accounts for the final filing.
- File the final account and petition for distribution, give required notice and attend the final hearing.
- After the decree of distribution and discharge is entered, record a certified copy with the county clerk in each county where Oklahoma land affected by the decree is located.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Caddo County
Caddo County does not publish local probate forms, a local probate cover sheet or a local probate checklist. Because Caddo County does not publish an official county government website, there is no local page for downloading probate filings before going to the courthouse.
The Sixth Judicial District publishes local rules covering courtroom recording, jury trial practice and hearing-notice formatting. Those rules do not provide a Caddo County probate packet. Call the Caddo County Court Clerk at (405) 247-3393 before filing to ask what copies, proposed orders and payment the counter expects.
Local nuance
Caddo County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Sixth Judicial District | Caddo County shares the Sixth Judicial District with Grady County, but Caddo County probate filings stay with the Caddo County Court Clerk in Anadarko. |
| No county government website | Caddo County does not publish an official county government website, so families should use the phone, mail or an in-person visit for filing questions. |
| Local rules are not probate-specific | The Sixth Judicial District has published local rules, but they address courtroom conduct, jury practice and hearing-notice formatting rather than a probate procedure for Caddo County. |
| Courthouse street address conflict | Public sources do not agree on the courthouse street address. Use the mailing address for filings by mail and call (405) 247-3393 before traveling to confirm the exact entrance. |
| Restricted or trust property | Property held in trust or under federal restriction is not settled in the ordinary county process, and families with that issue should contact Oklahoma Indian Legal Services. |
Recent updates
| Update | What changed |
|---|---|
| Summary administration ceiling | Oklahoma's summary administration ceiling is $300,000.00 effective August 12, 2026 under 58 O.S. § 245, as amended by Laws 2026, HB 2650. |
| Summary administration notice rule | Changes to the combined-notice publication mechanics in 58 O.S. § 246 take effect November 1, 2026 under Laws 2026, HB 4339. |
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Scenario | Likely Caddo County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with a co-owned home | Start by checking the deed, beneficiary designations and any transfer-on-death deed before filing in Anadarko. If the home still needs court authority, the petition is filed with the Caddo County Court Clerk. | Sunset helps identify titled assets, accounts and non-probate transfers so the estate settlement does not include property that already passes another way. |
| Out-of-state adult child with a small estate | If the estate can be handled by a small estate affidavit under 58 O.S. § 393, the affidavit is presented to the holder of the property rather than filed with the court. If a court case is needed, Caddo County requires paper filing, and a nonresident personal representative may need an in-county agent under 58 O.S. § 162. | Sunset helps sort accounts, debts and documents before deciding whether a Caddo County filing is needed. |
| Parent settling a predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A sale usually requires court authority and letters from the District Court of Caddo County. If the sale occurs within the probate case, the additional sale proceeding charge is $43.00 under the current statutory fee schedule amended effective November 1, 2025 (28 O.S. § 152(A)(5)). | Sunset helps organize the petition materials, identify creditors and connect the family with local counsel for the sale and final distribution. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps |
|---|---|
| Caddo County Court Clerk | Caddo County Courthouse, Anadarko, OK 73005. Mail: P.O. Box 10, Anadarko, OK 73005-0010. Phone: (405) 247-3393. The office accepts filings and collects fees. Court staff cannot give legal advice or choose a probate route. |
| Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma | Free civil legal help for low-income Oklahomans, subject to eligibility and case priorities. Statewide application line: 1-888-534-5243. The Altus office serves Caddo County at 3000 North Main Street, Suite 500, Altus, OK 73521, (580) 482-7431. |
| Oklahoma Indian Legal Services | Call (405) 943-6457 or, in state, 800-658-1497. Its estate work focuses on restricted-land title clearing, wills clinics and mineral-interest protection for tribal members. |
| ODCR case search | ODCR at www1.odcr.com provides Caddo County district court docket searching at no charge, with Caddo entries back to March 5, 1996. Scanned documents require a paid subscription. |
When to hire an attorney
Consider a probate attorney for a Caddo County estate if there is a home to sell, mineral or restricted property, creditor disputes, heirs who disagree, missing documents, an out-of-state personal representative or uncertainty about which Oklahoma route fits. Caddo County publishes no official county website, local probate packet or fee sheet, so self-represented filers have less local guidance before they reach the Anadarko filing counter. Sunset connects families with a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches across more than 2,300 financial institutions and helps organize the information needed for estate settlement, including bank accounts, investments, debts, vehicles and title issues.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the family information into a county-ready starting packet, so the filing in the District Court of Caddo County is organized before you contact the court clerk.
Find a local probate attorney. When the estate needs legal advice, a sale, creditor work or a contested hearing, Sunset can connect the family with a vetted Oklahoma probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to understand the estate settlement tasks, collect documents and move forward without paying Sunset for the planning and organization tools.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Caddo County, Oklahoma?
File with the Caddo County Court Clerk at the courthouse in Anadarko, in the District Court of Caddo County. Use the mailing address P.O. Box 10, Anadarko, OK 73005-0010 for filings by mail.
Does Caddo County accept e-filing for probate?
No. Caddo County is not one of Oklahoma's thirteen e-filing counties, and a new Oklahoma probate case cannot be opened electronically anywhere. File the Caddo County petition on paper.
What is the filing fee for probate in Caddo County?
The probate flat fee is $135.00 under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3); the current statutory fee schedule was amended effective November 1, 2025. Other statutory costs may apply, so call the Caddo County Court Clerk for the current total before filing.
Does Caddo County publish probate forms?
No Caddo County local probate forms, cover sheet or checklist are published. The Sixth Judicial District has local rules, but they do not provide a Caddo County probate packet.
Will there be a hearing in a Caddo County probate?
Yes. Oklahoma probate routes require noticed hearings. The district judge handles the hearing and decides whether to admit the will, appoint the personal representative and approve final distribution.
Can I appear remotely for a Caddo County probate hearing?
Oklahoma district courts may use videoconferencing, but the judge decides under Rule 34. The Sixth Judicial District does not publish a Caddo County probate remote-appearance rule, so ask the court clerk about the judge's procedure when your matter is set.
How do I look up a Caddo County probate case?
Use ODCR at www1.odcr.com. Caddo County district court dockets are searchable there, with entries back to March 5, 1996. Scanned documents require a paid subscription.
Do I have to travel to Anadarko for Caddo County probate?
The filing office is in Anadarko, but some filings may be mailed to the Caddo County Court Clerk. Because public sources do not agree on the courthouse street address and because hearing procedure is set by the judge, call (405) 247-3393 before traveling.
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