Oklahoma · Titles & temp tags

How duplicate titles and 10‑day temporary tags work in Oklahoma.

Dealer-focused explanation of Oklahoma’s duplicate title application and the Mason Treat Act rules that sharply limit how long paper temp tags remain valid after a sale.

High-level dealer workflow Pairs with official Oklahoma references Not legal advice

Duplicate / replacement titles

Oklahoma duplicate title overview

Oklahoma titles are managed by Service Oklahoma and tag agencies. Replacement titles are requested using Form 701‑7 – Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title for vehicles, boats, and motors.

Have the record owner (or lienholder, if appropriate) complete Form 701‑7 and have their signature notarized.
Attach any required supporting documents, such as a notarized power of attorney if you are signing on behalf of a customer.
Submit the application and fee at a local tag agency or by mail to Service Oklahoma’s title processing address.
Explain that the duplicate will usually be mailed to the owner or lienholder listed on the record; dealers should make sure mailing instructions align with their floorplan or payoff strategy.

Because Oklahoma is tightening enforcement around temp tags and registration timelines, verify titles early in the sales process and avoid delivering vehicles with unresolved title questions.

Temporary tags / permits

Oklahoma temporary paper tags after the Mason Treat Act

Oklahoma has significantly changed how long temporary paper tags remain valid. Under recent law (often referred to as the Mason Treat Act), dealer‑issued paper tags are only valid for a very short period.

Paper temp tags are generally valid for just 10 days after purchase.
Within that 10‑day window, the buyer must complete a new pre‑registration process that includes obtaining a metal plate and decals.
Even after the paper tag expires, buyers still have a limited period (around two months from purchase) to finish full registration, but they must have a proper plate on the vehicle.
Dealers are required to report sales promptly to the online system so that enforcement agencies can verify registration status in the field.

The practical impact: Oklahoma dealers must tighten title work, payoff processing, and document collection to avoid situations where a buyer’s 10‑day paper tag expires before the paperwork is ready. Train your team not to use temp tags as a long‑term buffer.