What Creditors Can't Take in Oklahoma
Money, home and vehicle exemptions that protect your property from creditors in Oklahoma.
Short answer: No general bank account exemption in the Oklahoma exemption statute. Specific funds, such as Social Security and other public assistance, keep their exemptions, and the garnishment notice tells the debtor how to claim them. 31 O.S. 1; 12 O.S. 1174(C)
| Money protected in a bank account | No general bank account exemption in the Oklahoma exemption statute. Specific funds, such as Social Security and other public assistance, keep their exemptions, and the garnishment notice tells the debtor how to claim them. Source: 31 O.S. 1; 12 O.S. 1174(C) |
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| Homestead exemption | No dollar cap on a principal residence used only as a home: up to 1 acre inside a city or town, or up to 160 acres outside a city or town. If more than 25% of the home's square footage is used for business, the exemption is limited to $5,000. Source: 31 O.S. 1(A)(1); 31 O.S. 2 |
| Vehicle exemption | Up to $7,500 in value in one motor vehicle. Source: 31 O.S. 1(A)(13) |
| Bankruptcy exemptions | Oklahoma has opted out of the federal bankruptcy exemptions; residents must use Oklahoma exemptions. Source: 31 O.S. 1(B) |
Where to get help in Oklahoma
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FAQ
How much money in a bank account is protected from creditors in Oklahoma?
No general bank account exemption in the Oklahoma exemption statute. Specific funds, such as Social Security and other public assistance, keep their exemptions, and the garnishment notice tells the debtor how to claim them.
What is the homestead exemption in Oklahoma?
No dollar cap on a principal residence used only as a home: up to 1 acre inside a city or town, or up to 160 acres outside a city or town. If more than 25% of the home's square footage is used for business, the exemption is limited to $5,000.
Can a creditor take my car in Oklahoma?
Up to $7,500 in value in one motor vehicle.
Which bankruptcy exemptions can I use in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has opted out of the federal bankruptcy exemptions; residents must use Oklahoma exemptions.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.