What is an abstract of title?
An abstract is a complete history of the public record matters affecting ownership of a parcel. It begins with the original patent from the United States and lists subsequent owners, liens and mortgages, court litigation, probate proceedings and tax sales.
Under Oklahoma law (1 O.S. §21.1) it is a certified compilation of the facts of record in the County Clerk and Court Clerk offices that affect title to a specific tract.