Does Oklahoma have its own Do Not Call list?

Yes. Oklahoma maintains its own Do Not Call registry separate from the federal National DNC Registry. Oklahoma Attorney General's Office administers it. Telemarketers calling into Oklahoma must scrub against both the state list and the federal registry.

How do I register my phone number on the Oklahoma Do Not Call list?

Register at https://oklahoma.gov/oag/resources/telemarketer-restriction-act.html. Registration is administered by Oklahoma Attorney General's Office and is permanent. You should also register on the federal National DNC Registry at donotcall.gov for full protection.

Is the Oklahoma Do Not Call registry free?

Consumer registration is free in every state. Telemarketers pay $600 for access to the list. You never pay to add your number.

Does the Oklahoma DNC list cover cell phones?

Yes. Cell phones are covered. The federal registry has accepted cell phone numbers since inception. The Oklahoma state list also covers mobile numbers. You can register any personal number — landline or wireless — to block telemarketing calls.

Does it cover text messages?

Yes — the Oklahoma registry expressly covers text messages. Telemarketing texts to a registered number are violations on the same footing as voice calls.

What is the penalty for calling a registered Oklahoma number?

Federal TCPA: $500 per call ($1,500 willful). FTC TSR penalties up to $51,744 per call. Oklahoma state penalty: $25,000 per call — and you can sue the telemarketer directly under the state private right of action.

What do I do when telemarketers call after I registered?

Three steps. (1) Tell the caller to put you on their internal do-not-call list — that triggers a separate 30-day cure obligation. (2) File a complaint at donotcall.gov. (3) Document the call (date, time, number, company, what was offered). In Oklahoma you have a private right of action — you can sue the telemarketer in small claims or state court.

Is registration permanent?

Yes. Federal registration is permanent — once your number is on the list, it stays until you remove it or disconnect the line. Oklahoma state registration is also permanent.

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Oklahoma Telecom Compliance Guide

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Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

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8:00 AM–9:00 PM

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$25,000

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Oklahoma Do Not Call Registry

How to register, what it covers, and how to enforce — 2026

Oklahoma runs its own DNC registry

Oklahoma maintains its own Do Not Call list separate from the federal National DNC Registry. Consumers should register on both lists for full protection.

Telemarketers calling into Oklahoma must scrub their lists against the state registry AND the federal registry before each campaign. Scrubbing only the federal list is not enough.

How to register your number

Oklahoma State Registry

Oklahoma Telemarketer Restriction Act Consumer Registry

Administered by Oklahoma Attorney General's Office

https://oklahoma.gov/oag/resources/telemarketer-restriction-act.html →

Federal National DNC Registry

donotcall.gov

Administered by the Federal Trade Commission. Free, permanent, covers landlines and cell phones in every state.

How long it takes effect

Federal: 31 days for telemarketers to scrub against your number. State registries vary — most align with the federal 31-day window. Reputable telemarketers stop calling within a week. Bad actors keep calling and rack up violations.

What the registry covers

Landlines

Yes

Cell phones

Yes

Text messages

Yes

What it blocks: Telemarketing sales calls and texts. Calls trying to sell you something.

What it does NOT block: Political calls, charitable solicitations, calls from companies you have a current business relationship with (within 18 months of last purchase / 3 months of inquiry), debt collectors, surveys, and informational calls.

Robocalls and AI voice: Already restricted by TCPA regardless of registration. Adding your number to the DNC list adds an extra layer of liability for callers.

Oklahoma state list — details

Telemarketer access fee$600

Scrub frequencyMust scrub against the Oklahoma Consumer Registry AND the federal NDNC Registry. The OK registry is separate from the federal list. Must update scrub lists as required by both state and federal law (at least every 31 days for federal).

Consumer registrationPermanent

Governing statute15 O.S. § 775A et seq. (Oklahoma Telephone Solicitation Act)

Oklahoma maintains a SEPARATE state DNC registry under the Telemarketer Restriction Act. Registry access fees: $150/quarter or $600/year. Telemarketers must ALSO register under the Commercial Telephone Solicitation Act (CTSA): initial fee $250, annual renewal $100 (lapsed registrations require new $250 application). A $10,000 surety bond is required under the CTSA. The 2022 Telephone Solicitation Act requires express written consent before using any autodialer — effectively closing the state to automated calling without consent. Exemptions: charities, religious groups, political campaigns, nonprofits, established business relationships. Penalties: fines per the AG's enforcement authority. Contact the OK AG for registration forms and current requirements.

What to do when telemarketers call after you registered

Tell the caller to put you on their internal do-not-call list. That triggers a separate 30-day cure obligation under federal law. If they call again after 30 days, that is an independent violation.
File a federal complaint at donotcall.gov/report. The FTC tracks these and pursues serial offenders.
Document the call. Date, time, number that called, company name, what they were selling. Screenshot or save voicemails. This is the evidence you need if you sue or file a state complaint.
Sue the telemarketer in Oklahoma. Oklahoma has a private right of action — you can recover $25,000 per call without proving actual damages. Federal TCPA adds another $500–$1,500 per call. File a complaint here →

Recent Oklahoma DNC enforcement actions

Michael D. Lansky LLC d/b/a Avid Telecom

telecommunications

May 2023

OK AG Drummond joined 49-state Avid Telecom lawsuit. Avid transmitted 101+ million calls to Oklahoma numbers (Dec 2018 - Jan 2023), out of 24.5 billion total. Oklahoma's 2022 Telephone Solicitation Act makes this case particularly significant — the state now has one of the broadest autodialer definitions in the country and uncapped $500/violation statutory damages.

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Calling a registered Oklahoma number costs telemarketers: $25,000 per call under state law, plus $500–$1,500 per call under federal TCPA. Consumers can sue directly — no state agency involvement required.

Running a telemarketing operation?

This page is for consumers and Oklahoma residents. If you operate outbound calls into Oklahoma, the compliance scrub workflow is documented separately.

Oklahoma DNC compliance for telemarketers →

Compare DNC Registry across states

Federal TCPA is the floor. Each state can — and many do — go further.

DNC Registry in FloridaFL DNC Registry in CaliforniaCA DNC Registry in TexasTX DNC Registry in New YorkNY DNC Registry in IllinoisIL DNC Registry in GeorgiaGA DNC Registry in WashingtonWA DNC Registry in OhioOH

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →