How Much Does an Eviction Cost in Oklahoma?
The honest numbers: what you'll pay in court fees and service costs if you do it yourself, what attorneys typically add, and what our flat-rate Tulsa County service covers.
The short version: a straightforward do-it-yourself Oklahoma eviction usually runs roughly $108–$150 in hard costs — filing fee, summons issuance and service, and certified mail — plus your time for paperwork and at least one court morning. Our full-service option for Tulsa County landlords is usually under $200 including the attorney and court costs, so most landlords who value their time come out ahead letting us run it.
The costs, line by line
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Court filing fee (FED / small claims) | $58–$161 | $58 for an eviction seeking $5,000 or less on the small claims docket; ~$161 for cases $5000.01 - $10,000. |
| Serving the summons | ~$50-$75 per eviction | Sheriff service is $50 per attempted service (28 O.S. § 152.1); licensed private process server rates vary. Certified-mail service through the clerk runs about $10 per tenant. |
| Certified mail for the notice | ~$5–$10 | Required when the eviction notice is posted instead of hand-delivered. |
| Attorney (if you hire one hourly) | $150–$500+ | Private attorneys commonly bill hourly or charge flat rates well above the numbers here. |
| Sheriff lockout (writ execution) | $50 - $176 | Pricing varies by county. Only needed if the tenant refuses to leave after judgment. |
| Your time | Half a day or more | Drafting, filing at the courthouse, and the hearing itself — during business hours. |
Fee amounts change — confirm with the district court clerk in your county before filing.
What we charge in Tulsa County
Full-Service Eviction
Usually under $200 including attorney & court costs
- Case preparation & court filing
- Process server coordination
- Certified mailing when required
- Attorney appearance at your hearing
- Lockout paperwork after judgment
Summons Delivery Only
Usually $50 delivery + mailing
- You file your own case and provide us the documents
- Professional delivery or posting
- Certified mailing when required
- Proof of service for your records
Every case is quoted before we start — call 918-779-1079 for a firm number. No hourly billing, no surprises.
The cost nobody puts in a table
A tenant who isn't paying costs you a full month's rent every month the case drags. If your unit rents for $1,200, a two-week delay from a dismissed case — wrong notice, defective service, missed hearing — costs more than the entire professional fee. Speed and getting it right the first time are the real economics of an eviction.
Can I make the tenant pay these costs?
You can ask for court costs and unpaid rent in the judgment, and courts routinely award them. Collecting is another matter: a money judgment against a tenant with no assets can be hard to recover. Treat recovered costs as a bonus, not a plan.
Doing it yourself?
Start with the free Oklahoma eviction notices and the step-by-step process guide. If you get partway in and want out of the paperwork, we can usually pick a case up mid-stream.