Okla. Stat. tit. 68, § 68-1904

A. The following taxes are hereby levied on real estate

mortgages:

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1. A tax of ten cents ($0.10) for each One Hundred Dollars

($100.00) and each remaining fraction thereof where such mortgage is

for five (5) years or more;

2. A tax of eight cents ($0.08) for each One Hundred Dollars

($100.00) for each mortgage where such mortgage is for four (4)

years or more but less than five (5) years;

3. A tax of six cents ($0.06) for each One Hundred Dollars

($100.00) where such mortgage is for three (3) years or more but

less than four (4) years;

4. A tax of four cents ($0.04) for each One Hundred Dollars

($100.00) where such mortgage is for two (2) years or more but less

than three (3) years; and

5. A tax of two cents ($0.02) for each One Hundred Dollars

($100.00) where such mortgage is for less than two (2) years.

If the principal debt or obligation secured by the mortgage is

less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), a tax of ten cents ($0.10)

shall be levied on such mortgage and shall be collected and paid as

provided for in this article.

B. In addition to the taxes levied pursuant to the provisions

of subsection A of this section, the county treasurer shall collect

a fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00) on each mortgage presented to the

county treasurer for certification. The fees collected pursuant to

the provisions of this subsection shall be deposited into a cash

account to be known as the "County Treasurer's Mortgage

Certification Fee Account". Monies from the account shall be

expended by the county treasurer in the lawful operation of the

treasurer's office.

C. The tax provided for in subsection A of this section may be

paid by the mortgagor, the mortgagee or any other interested party.