Nestled in the lake country of northeastern Oklahoma, Mayes County blends rich Cherokee heritage with modern industry, from the historic Pensacola Dam creating Grand Lake o' the Cherokees to Google's second-largest global data center at MidAmerica Industrial Park. Whether navigating civil process near the county seat of Pryor Creek or serving papers near the shores of Lake Hudson, local expertise matters. Call (539) 367-6832 or visit /contact to get started.
Judicial District 12, Mayes County
Mayes County Courthouse
Courthouse, Pryor Creek, OK 74361
🕐 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Serves: Pryor Creek, Salina, Chouteau, Locust Grove
Tribal Jurisdiction Note
McGirt v. Oklahoma ruling and tribal jurisdiction may apply to criminal matters in this area. We coordinate with tribal courts and recommend confirming venue with your attorney.
Serving businesses and employees in Mayes County
| Employer | Address | Industry | Service Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerica Industrial Park | Pryor, OK 74361 | Manufacturing/Industrial | 4,000+ employees across multiple tenants |
| Google Data Center | Pryor, OK 74361 | Technology | High-security facility; off-base preferred |
| Pryor Public Schools | 1013 SE 9th St, Pryor, OK 74361 | Education | 500+ employees |
| Mayes County Government | 1 Court Pl, Pryor, OK 74361 | Government | Courthouse complex |
| City of Pryor | Pryor, OK 74361 | Government | Municipal court |
| Northeastern Health System – Pryor | 212 S Owen Wal Blvd, Pryor, OK 74361 | Healthcare | 400+ employees |
| Walmart Supercenter | 251 S Mill St, Pryor, OK 74361 | Retail | 200+ employees |
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Local process serving questions answered
All civil documents must first be filed with the Mayes County Court Clerk at One Court Place, Suite 200, Pryor, OK 74361. After filing, you may arrange service through the Mayes County Sheriff's Office Civil Division at 918-825-3535 or email [email protected]. You will need to provide an original and a service copy of your paperwork, along with a the required statutory amount service fee per paper.
Mayes County is located entirely within the Cherokee Nation's 7,000 square-mile reservation in northeastern Oklahoma. This means Cherokee Nation tribal courts have jurisdiction over certain matters involving enrolled tribal members, including family law cases, juvenile matters, and some criminal offenses. Process servers should be aware that tribal court orders may require separate service procedures through Cherokee Nation courts.
The Mayes County Courthouse is located at One Court Place, Pryor, OK 74361. The Court Clerk's office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, open at noon. The courthouse houses District Court for the 12th Judicial District.
The largest employers include the MidAmerica Industrial Park with over 4,500 employees at 80+ companies, Google which operates its second-largest global data center with 500+ employees, the Grand River Dam Authority with approximately 600 employees, Pryor Public Schools with 510 employees, and INTEGRIS Mayes County Medical Center with around 300 employees. These employers span technology, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and public utilities.
Mayes County was formed at Oklahoma statehood on November 16, 1907, from parts of the Cherokee Nation and a small area of the Creek Nation. It was named in honor of Samuel Houston Mayes, who served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1895 to 1899. The county seat is Pryor Creek, named for Nathaniel Pryor, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition who established a trading post in the area.
Pensacola Dam, located between Disney and Langley on State Highway 28 in Mayes County, was Oklahoma's first hydroelectric power plant when completed in 1940. The multiple-arch dam spans 4,284 feet across the Grand River and creates Grand Lake o' the Cherokees. It was constructed during the Great Depression with funding from the Public Works Administration and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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