Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions

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Utilities

You’ll need a rental agreement or buyer’s agreement, driver’s license, money for deposit and connect fees. Also, you’ll need fill out a new account card.
If you are not transferring service to another Nowata City address, you can ether get a full deposit back or credit it towards your final bill.
In-Person: Nowata City Hall, by cash, check, or money order.

Online: MyUtilityPayment.com

Phone: 1-877-591-8768

By Postal Mail:

Attention: Utility Department
City of Nowata
114 S. Maple St.
Nowata, OK 74048

By calling Nowata City Hall at 918-273-3538
By calling Nowata City Hall at 918-273-3538
Online: MyUtilityPayment.com

Phone: 1-877-591-8768

In-Person: Drop off in the “dropbox” at Nowata City Hall. Check or money order only. Please no cash in the dropbox.

Buyer’s deposit is $50.00.
Renter’s deposit is $100.00.
To resume service your bill must be paid in full, plus $60.00 for disconnect\reconnect fees.
It’s mandated by law to report a quality test each year to all users.
Read the 2024 Annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for City of Nowata Drinking Water 


Fire & EMS

Call the fire department, 918-273-3532, and they will schedule an inspection to issue a permit.
$10 per permit
By Phone: 918-273-3532

By Email: donald.belden@nowataok.gov (Fire Chief)

In-Person / By Mail:
Attention: Nowata Fire Department
425 S. Cedar
Nowata, OK 74048


City Dump

Nowata’s city dump is open only on Saturday mornings from 8am-12pm. You may dump everything excluding tree limbs and brush. Regarding appliances, we ask you to please remove all the freon, motors, and compressors from all appliances before bringing them to the dump.
Prices for dumping are based on the size of the load, you will pay at the dump, before dumping.
Nowata’s city dump is open only on Saturday mornings from 8am-12pm.
Level Regular Pickup Load – $40.00
Level Small Pickup Load – $30.00
Stuffed Chairs, recliners, sofas – $20.00
Appliances – $20.00
Large TV – $15.00
Small TV & Computers – $10.00
Mattresses & Carpet – $20.00
Hot water tank & air conditioner – $15.00
Barrell (full) – $10.00
Small Trash Bag – $2.00 each
Large Trash Bag – $3.00 each
Pipe, Metal & Wire – $15.00
Stock Trailers (full) – $50.00
Trailers 12′ to 18′ (full) – $40.00

City Cemetery

All Spaces – $800.00
Opening & Closing –
  • M-F – 8am – 5pm – $400.00
  • F-Sat – 5pm – 5pm – $600.00
  • City Holiday – $600.00
Cremation Opening & Closing –
  • M-F – 8am – 5pm – $200.00
  • F-Sat – 5pm – 5pm – $400.00
  • City Holiday – $400.00
There is a map located in the cemetery or you may contact city hall for detailed help, 918-273-3538.
The City of Nowata has cemetery foremans to keep up the grounds of the cemetery.
Call the City of Nowata, 918-273-3538.

City Court

Nowata City Court is held at the Nowata County Courthouse.

Physical Address for Nowata City Court (Nowata County Courthouse):
229 N. Maple St.
Nowata, OK 74048

Get Driving Directions to Nowata City Court 

No, not if ticket is paid in-full before the day of court.
In-Person: Nowata City Hall, by cash, check, or money order.

Online: MyFinePayment.com

Phone: 1-877-591-8768

By Postal Mail:

Attention: Nowata City Court
City of Nowata
114 S. Maple St.
Nowata, OK 74048


Animal Control

Bring a copy of rabies vaccinations into city hall and pay the $15 per year fee. Tags expire Dec. 31st of each year.
City Ordinances for Dog and Cats in city limits are 3 animals total in city limits. All animals need to have a city tag.
The animal shelter address is located at 901 Navajo LN. Nowata, OK 74048.

Get Driving Directions to Nowata City Animal Shelter 

Jerry McDonald is Nowata’s Animal Control Officer and can be reached by phone at (918) 977-0709. All questions about animal control or the shelter should be directed to Officer McDonald. Shelter hours are Monday-Friday 9 am- 5 pm.

City Police

File an open records request at Nowata City Hall.
Call the Nowata Police Department at 918-273-3538.

Garage Sales

Yes, all garage sales within Nowata City Limits must pay $10 for a city garage sale permit. Visit Nowata City Hall to obtain a permit.
$10

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