The Real Estate Management Division is responsible for easements within Commissioners of the Land Office designated land. The easements can be used for power lines, pipelines, roadways, communication lines and other linear capabilities. Since 2020, easements across CLO-owned land have generated over $10 million in revenue for distribution to Oklahoma schools, colleges, and universities.
New easements are usually issued for a maximum term of 20 years. Current easements may be assigned, revised, or renewed upon review by the Real Estate Management Division.
Real Estate Management Specialists appraise each easement based on current market value. Easements cannot be issued until the appraised value is paid in full.
For more information about easements on CLO-owned lands, please contact clo.easements@clo.ok.gov.
Easement Assignment Process
It is imperative that CLO has the name of the current owner of easements on our lands. Easements can be assigned to a new entity for the remainder of their term once the sale or merger is complete. Once you have an effective date and a completed transfer, submit this information to the CLO.
- Submit the information needed to transfer the easements to clo.easements@clo.ok.gov or by mail to:
Commissioners of the Land Office
P.O. Box 248896 Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8896 - The transfer fee varies depending on when the easement was issued. Once you submit your list and documentation, a total of fees will be communicated to you. Payment should be noted that it is for Easement Transfer Fees and sent to our Lockbox:
Commissioners of the Land Office
P.O. Box 248896 Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8896 - Once drafted and approved, 2 copies of the assignment(s) will be sent to you for signature. Upon receipt of payment and the signed assignment documents, our Secretary will execute the
assignment and an original will be mailed to the Assignee.
NOTE: CLO does not accept assignment forms from other entities. We have our own consent to assignment document that must be used.
New Easement Application Process
- Fill out easement application in full and mail with non-refundable application fee of $500.00. Also include a deposit of $30/rod (minimum of $500) if you intend to begin construction within 30 days. This deposit allows us to issue a temporary construction permit while awaiting the appraisal. Also include 3 color copies of the certified plat including centerline description.
NOTE: Most CLO easements are issued with a maximum width of 30 feet. - Upon receipt, CLO will review the application and contact you if there are any adjustments needed.
- An appraisal for the value of the easement will be completed and you will receive an invoice for the balance due.
- Upon receipt of the final payment, a 20-year easement will be drafted, approved and mailed to you for your signature. You will return the document to our office for execution by our Secretary and a final original will be mailed back to you.
Renewed Easement Application Process
- Fill out renewed easement application in full and mail with non-refundable application fee of $500.00. Also include a deposit of $30/rod (minimum of $500). Also include 3 copies of the certified plat on record with the current easement.
NOTE: Please apply at least 120 days in advance from the expiration date of the easement. If there have been any assignments/transfers/ mergers/ name changes, please include those documents as well. - Upon receipt, CLO will review the application and contact you if there are any adjustments needed.
- An appraisal for the value of the easement will be completed and you will receive an invoice for the balance due.
- Upon receipt of the final payment, a 20-year easement will be drafted, approved and mailed to you for your signature. You will return the document to our office for execution by our Secretary and a final original will be mailed to you.