Ada Phone Directory

The Ada phone directory covers public records and government contacts across Pontotoc County. Ada is the county seat, so most record searches start right here. You can look up court cases, land records, and vital records through county offices based in Ada. The city has its own police department and municipal court for local matters. This page pulls together the key phone numbers, office addresses, and online search tools you need when looking for public records in Ada, Oklahoma. Whether you want to reach the court clerk or file a records request, the phone directory below will point you in the right direction.

Ada Phone Directory for City Offices

The City of Ada runs several departments that handle public records and city services. Ada brands itself as a place with big opportunity, and the city government backs that up with access to municipal records, court info, and police reports. You can reach city hall for questions about ordinances, permits, and general city business.

Ada sits in south-central Oklahoma. It serves as the hub for Pontotoc County government. The city has its own municipal court that handles code violations and traffic cases within city limits. For more serious matters, cases go to the Pontotoc County District Court. The city clerk keeps records of local ordinances, meeting minutes, and contracts. You can call or visit city offices to submit records requests under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Title 51 O.S. 24A.1.

The Ada Police Department runs through the city. For non-emergency calls, reach Pontotoc County Central Dispatch at 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 by calling 580-332-4466. The sheriff's office also operates out of Ada as the county seat.

Pontotoc County Court Records in Ada

Pontotoc County handles most public records for Ada residents. The county seat is Ada, so the courthouse is right in town. The Pontotoc County District Court sits at 120 W. 13th Street, Ada, OK 74820. The phone number is (580) 332-5763. You can fax requests to (580) 332-5766.

Court records hold case titles, party names, case numbers, attorney names, docket dates, and charges. You can search these for free on the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN). OSCN covers all 77 counties in Oklahoma. No sign-up is needed. The system has over 15 million cases going back to the 1990s. Case number formats include CF for felonies, CM for misdemeanors, FD for family matters, and PB for probate cases.

For records you can't find online, visit the courthouse. Full legal documents, transcripts, and evidence are only available in person. Copy fees run about $1.00 to $2.00 per page. Certification costs $5.00 to $10.00 per document.

Note: OSCN updates in real time from courthouses, so new filings show up fast.

Ada Phone Directory for Vital Records

The Pontotoc County Courthouse at 100 W. 13th Street, P.O. Box 1425, Ada, OK 74821 is where you go for vital records. Call (580) 332-1425 during business hours, 8 AM to 5 PM. The fax number is (580) 332-7269. The Court Clerk holds marriage, divorce, probate, and court records dating back to 1907. The County Clerk has land records from 1906.

You can also reach the assessor at (580) 332-0317 for property-related questions. Land record searches are available online through OK County Records for Pontotoc County. This site lets you search deeds, mortgages, and liens filed in the county. Property records for Ada and the rest of Pontotoc County are indexed and searchable.

Law Enforcement Phone Directory in Ada

The Ada Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. For emergencies, dial 911. Non-emergency calls go through Pontotoc County Central Dispatch at 580-332-4466. The dispatch center is at 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820.

The Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office also works out of Ada. The sheriff handles calls in the county outside city limits. Both agencies book arrestees through the county jail. You can check the inmate roster or request arrest records through the proper channels. Police reports are public records in Oklahoma under the Open Records Act, though some info may be redacted for ongoing cases or victim privacy.

If you need a criminal history search, OSBI runs the CHIRP Criminal History Portal. The cost is $15 per search under Title 74 150.9. You can add up to three alias names at no extra charge. Results stay in the system for 60 days.

Open Records Access in Ada

Oklahoma's Open Records Act gives you the right to request government documents from any state or local office. Ada city offices and Pontotoc County offices both fall under this law. You can ask for meeting minutes, contracts, police reports, financial records, and more. The law says the people have the right to know about their government.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile records stay sealed under Title 10 O.S. 7501. Adoption files and mental health records are also off limits. The Oklahoma Criminal History Record Information Act under Title 28 O.S. 1 controls access to certain criminal records. OSBI serves as the central place for criminal history data in the state.

Ada City and County Resources

The City of Ada website has links to every city department and local service.

Start there for general city info, meeting schedules, and department contacts.

The Ada Police Department page lists dispatch numbers and records request info.

Use the dispatch number for non-emergency calls and records requests.

You can search Pontotoc County court records for free on OSCN. The system covers all case types filed in Pontotoc County District Court.

Nearby Cities in the Phone Directory

Ada sits in south-central Oklahoma. Several other cities in the region have their own pages in this phone directory. If you need records from a nearby area, check these links.