Oklahoma Real Estate Transfer Tax (2026)
Oklahoma's real estate transfer tax is 0.15% ($0.75/$500), which comes to about $600 on a $400,000 home. It's customarily paid by the seller and collected at closing when the deed is recorded. Documentary stamp tax; transactions under $100 are exempt.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
The transfer tax in Oklahoma
- Rate: 0.15% ($0.75/$500)
- On a $400,000 home: ~$600 (state-level)
- Who customarily pays: Seller
- Local county/city add-on: No
Good to know
Documentary stamp tax; transactions under $100 are exempt. The transfer tax is paid once, at closing, when the deed is recorded — it's separate from your annual property tax. Compare every state on our transfer tax by state ranking.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the real estate transfer tax in Oklahoma?
0.15% ($0.75/$500) — about $600 on a $400,000 home.
Who pays the transfer tax in Oklahoma?
By custom, the seller pays it, though it's usually negotiable in the purchase contract.
Does Oklahoma have local (city or county) transfer taxes?
No — Oklahoma has no meaningful local transfer tax; the state figure is the whole story.