Oklahoma Eviction Notice Templates

An Oklahoma eviction notice is used to notify a tenant of nonpayment or lease violations. It gives the tenant a short period to comply. If the issue is not resolved, the landlord may file an eviction case.

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Last updated January 26th, 2026

An Oklahoma eviction notice is used to notify a tenant of nonpayment or lease violations. It gives the tenant a short period to comply. If the issue is not resolved, the landlord may file an eviction case.

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Pay or Quit – Used when rent has not been paid. It explains the landlord’s intent if the balance remains unpaid.

Cure or Quit – Sent for lease violations that can be fixed. The notice explains what must change.

Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy (30-Day Notice) – Ends a monthly rental with proper notice.

Notice to Quit for Illegal Activity – Issued for unlawful behavior tied to the rental property.

Eviction Laws

  • Rent Grace Period: No statutory grace period.
  • Non-Payment of Rent: 5 days.[1]
  • Non-Compliance: 10 days to cure, followed by eviction at the end of 15 days if not cured.[2]
  • Threat to Health or Safety: Immediate.[3]
  • Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 30 days.[4]
  • Eviction Lawsuit Type: Forcible Entry and Detainer.[5]
  • Utility Shutoff – If a landlord willfully fails to supply essential services such as heat, running water, hot water, electricity, or gas, the tenant is excused from paying rent during the period of noncompliance.[6]
  • Changing the Locks – A landlord who wrongfully removes or excludes a tenant from the dwelling may be liable for up to twice the monthly rent or double the tenant’s actual damages, whichever is greater.[7]

 

How to Evict a Tenant in Oklahoma (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Serve the Required Notice

Before filing in court, the landlord must provide written notice that matches the reason for eviction and allow the tenant the legally required time to respond:

  • Immediate Notice to Quit (serious health or safety violations under § 132(C)–(D))
  • 5-Day Notice to Quit (non-payment of rent)
  • 15-Day Notice to Quit (non-compliance, with 10 days to cure)
  • 30-Day Notice to Quit (month-to-month tenancy)

If the tenant does not comply within the notice period, the landlord may proceed to court.

Step 2: File a Forcible Entry and Detainer Case

The landlord may initiate eviction by filing a Forcible Entry and Detainer action with the district court in the county where the property is located. Required paperwork is provided by the court.

The filing fee for an eviction case in the Oklahoma district court is $85.[8]

Step 3: Serve the Tenant with Court Papers

The tenant must be served with the Petition and Summons by a process server or other authorized individual. Proof of service and copies of the original notice must be filed with the court.

Step 4: Obtain a Writ of Execution if Needed

If the tenant fails to respond or the court rules in favor of the landlord, the landlord may request a Writ of Execution. This authorizes the sheriff to physically remove the tenant from the premises.

 

Court Forms & Resources

  • Petition – Filed by the landlord to begin a forcible entry and detainer action for non-payment of rent or lease violations.
  • Summons – Notifies the tenant that an eviction lawsuit has been filed and instructs them to appear in court.
  • Affidavit – A sworn statement verifying the amount owed or facts supporting the eviction.

Sources

  1. Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 131
  2. Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 132(B)
  3. Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 132(D)
  4. Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 111(A)
  5. Okla. Stat. Title 41
  6. Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 121(C)
  7. Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 123
  8. Okla. Stat. tit. 28 § 152(A)(14)