Escrow & Title

In Oklahoma, 'adverse possession' results in the possessor acquiring title through:

AFiling a deed in the county clerk's office
BA quiet title action in court after meeting all the statutory requirements for open, notorious, hostile, actual, and continuous possession for the required period✓ Correct
CPaying property taxes on the disputed land only
DErecting a fence around the disputed area

Explanation

While adverse possession can ripen into ownership after meeting all statutory requirements (including 15 years under color of title in Oklahoma), it must be confirmed through a quiet title lawsuit. A court order is required to clear the title record and establish the possessor's ownership.

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