Understanding Oklahoma Aircraft Registration Exemptions
Hello, I’m OKC business attorney Dillan Savage of Wirth Law Office, and I practice primarily in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area.
Today, we are going to be talking about different exemptions for individuals, businesses, and agencies so they don’t have to actually register their aircraft. I previously discussed the registration process of aircraft in the state of Oklahoma in another video.
There are six exemptions, and you can find them in Title III, Section 253. Since there are only six, we’re going to run through them almost word-for-word. It shouldn’t take too long.
Types of Exemptions
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- Manufacturer Exemption: An aircraft that has been manufactured under a Federal Aviation Administration-approved type certificate, which is owned and currently in the possession of the manufacturer, is exempt. If you meet those criteria as a business, you’re likely not required to register that aircraft.
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- Charitable Use Exemption: If you are a charitable organization and you own an aircraft used solely to further your charitable purpose, you’re exempt from the registration requirement.
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- Non-Resident Private Owner: If you are a private owner of an aircraft and not a resident of Oklahoma, and the aircraft is registered in another state, you are not required to register it in Oklahoma. This typically covers those flying through or visiting the state.
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- Government and Civil Air Patrol Aircraft: Aircraft of the federal government or any of its agencies, state government, and other political subdivisions are exempt. This also includes aircraft used solely in official business by the Civil Air Patrol.
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- Foreign Aircraft: Aircraft licensed by a foreign country that has a reciprocal agreement with the United States for aircraft operation are exempt from registration in Oklahoma.
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- Non-Airworthy Aircraft: An aircraft not currently holding a valid airworthiness certificate from the FAA—essentially one that isn’t flyable—may be exempt from registration.
Consultation and Further Assistance
If you think you fall under one of these exemptions, review Title III, Section 253. If you’re still unsure, you can consult with an attorney or reach out to Service Oklahoma, the agency in charge of aircraft registration.
If you found this helpful or believe it could help someone else, please visit TheOklahomaCityAttorney.com. My name is Dillan Savage, and thank you for watching.
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