Nowata Police Department
Emergencies: Call 911
Non-Emergency Police Line: (918) 273-3538
Nowata City Police Department Headquarters:
(Located Inside Nowata City Hall)
114 S. Maple St.
Nowata, OK 74048
Email: Police@NowataOK.gov
(All Emails Routed to Respective Officer)
Mike MCELHANEY
Chief of Police
Phone: (918) 273-3538
Email: Mike.Mcelhaney@NowataOK.gov
Complete the open records request and file it at Nowata City Hall.
To lodge or file a complaint against someone or a business entity it must be done in-person at the Nowata City Police Department.
However, if you'd like to simply alert the Nowata City Police about an issue in your neighborhood or amongst our community, you may file an unofficial complaint via email, Police@NowataOK.gov.
Sex & Violent Crimes
Oklahoma Sex & Violent Offender Registry
National Public Sex Offender Website
Report a Crime
Department of Justice Crime Reporting System
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Crime Tip Line
Missing People
Nowata Fire Department
Emergencies: Call 911
Non-Emergency Police Line: (918) 273-3532
Nowata Fire Department Headquarters:
425 S. Cedar
Nowata, OK 74048
Email: Fire@NowataOK.gov
You must call the Nowata City Fire Department, (918) 273-3532, and they will schedule an inspection to issue a burn permit.
You may view any enacted Governor, County, and/or Ozone Alert burn bans via the Oklahoma Forestry Services' official website, http://www.forestry.ok.gov/burn-ban-information or call their office, 405-522-6158.
*Any person who violates a Governor’s ban on outdoor burning is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000), and/or imprisonment for not more than one (1) year*
The Fire Department reviews applications for volunteer firefighter positions on a monthly basis. Please complete an online application or visit the Fire Department to fill out an application.
Nowata Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Emergencies: Call 911
Non-Emergency EMS Line: (918) 273-3532
Nowata EMS Department Headquarters:
(Located at the Nowata Fire Department)
425 S. Cedar
Nowata, OK 74048
Email: Helpdesk@NowataOK.gov
(All Emails Routed to EMS)
Nowata Animal Control & Shelter
Emergencies: Call 911
Non-Emergency Police Line: (918) 977-0709
Nowata Animal Shelter:
739 Navajo Lane
Nowata, OK 74048
Email: Animals@NowataOK.gov
Yes, animals within the City of Nowata require a city tag. This tag is an annual tag and is $15 per year. You must bring a copy of rabies vaccinations into Nowata City Hall and pay the fee to receive the tag for your animal (s).
Adoption Fee - $50 (includes $25 sterilization deposit + $25 adoption fee)
Annual City Pet Registration Fee - $15
(Annual City Pet Registration Only Required if Pet to Reside within City of Nowata Limits)
"It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation that owns, leases or controls premises within the City to maintain on such premises more than a total of three (3) dogs and three (3) cats over the age of six (6) months." Certain situations are exempt, please contact our Animal Control Officer, Fran Hentz for more details.
The animal shelter and adoption center is located at 901 Navajo Lane Nowata, OK 74048. The shelter and adoption center is open Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
Call Fran Hentz with any questions regarding adoption or recovery of your pet, (918) 977-0709.
The impound fee is $35.
The surrender fee is $25.
Nowata City Utilities
Utility Customer Service: (918) 273-3538
Report Water Emergencies: (918) 273-3532
Nowata City Utilities Customer Service:
(Located Inside Nowata City Hall)
114 S. Maple St.
Nowata, OK 74048
Email: HelpDesk@NowataOK.gov
Nowata City-County Library
Library Customer Service: (918) 273-3363
Nowata City-County Library Location:
224 S. Pine Street
Nowata, OK 74048
Email: NowataLibrary@outlook.com
Nowata City Court
Contact the Court Clerk: (918) 273-3363
Nowata City Court Locations:
City Court is held at the Nowata County Courthouse
229 N. Maple St.
Nowata, OK 74048
Nowata City Court Clerk's Office at City Hall
114 S. Maple St.
Nowata, OK 74048
Email: shelby.limon@nowataok.gov
Nowata City Court is held once a month and is held at the Nowata County Courthouse.
Please contact the City Court Clerk to confirm schedule, (918) 273-3538 or email, shelby.limon@nowataok.gov.
No, not if the ticket is paid in-full before the scheduled day of court.
In-Person: Nowata City Hall, by cash, check, credit card or money order.
Online: MyFinePayment.com
Phone: 1-877-591-8768
Mailing Address of Nowata City Court:
Attention: Shelby Limon, Court Clerk
City of Nowata
114 S. Maple St.
Nowata, OK 74048
Community Development
City Code Enforcement: (918) 273-3538
Community Development Offices:
(Located Inside Nowata City Hall)
114 S. Maple St.
Nowata, OK 74048
Email: Code@NowataOK.gov
Economic Development
Nowata Economic Development: (918) 273-3538
Economic Development Offices:
(Located Inside Nowata City Hall)
114 S. Maple St.
Nowata, OK 74048
Email: Kourtney.Farley@NowataOK.gov