Find Public Records in Alameda County, California
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General information about Alameda County
Population: 1,455,235 Area: 738 sq. miles County Seat: Oakland |
Area Code(s): 925 510 Time Zone: Pacific |
Alameda County is included in the San Francisco Bay Area, commonly referred to as the East Bay area. The county seat is in Oakland. Oakland is a major port city, the busiest in northern California and the San Francisco Bay, and the 5th busiest port in the United States. With a population of over 1.5 million residents, Alameda County is the 7th most populous county in the state of California. It was founded in 1853, and is bordered by Contra Costa County to the north, San Joaquin County to the east, Santa Clara County to the South, and the San Francisco Bay to the west. [1] According to a 2014 study published in The Atlantic magazine, Alameda County is the 4th most racially diverse county in the US, with a population including: 34.1% white/non-Latino, 12.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 25.9% Asian American, 22.5% Latino, and 5.1% other. [2]
To locate records from this California county, review our comprehensive list of public records and documents below.
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California Court Records and other Resources
Links to state and local court records, general California court information, directory of courts, and online resources for courts in California.
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Alameda County Court Directory
Directory of court locations in Alameda County, California. Includes local links to searching court records, dockets, legal research, self help, and more.
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Property Search
Search Alameda County property tax and assessment records by parcel number or address.
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Assessor
Alameda County Assessor
1221 Oak St., Room 145, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 272-3787 Fax: (510) 272-3803 |
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Recorded Documents and Business Names
Search Alameda County recorded land documents from 1969 to present, and fictitious business names from 2004 to present.
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Recorder, Clerk, Marriage Licenses, Birth, Death and Marriage Records
Alameda County Clerk and Recorder
1106 Madison St., 1st Floor, Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 272-6362 |
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Inmate Search
Search Alameda County inmate records by name PFN, or list all bookings within the past 24 hours. Details include name, PFN, gender, race, occupation, date of birth, custody status, holding facility, date and time of arrest, charges, booking information, housing unit, docket number, bail and hearing information.
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Sheriff's Office and Jails
Alameda County Sheriff's Office and Jails
1401 Lakeside Drive, 12th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 272-6878 Fax: (510) 272-3796 |
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Alameda County Census Information Summary
Alameda County statistics for population, ethnicity, housing, geography and businesses. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Voter Profile
Search for your Alameda County voter profile by address and date of birth. Profile include registration status, polling location, sample ballot, vote by mail ballot status, and district information.
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Restaurant Inspections
Search interactive map of Alameda County restaurant inspection results for inspections made within the last year.
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Department Directory
Search or view Alameda County department and services phone directory.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records
View information about ordering copies of Alameda County birth, death and marriage certificates in person, by mail, or online.
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Election Results
View Alameda County current election results. Results are posted election night after the polls close.
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Sex Offender Registry
Search and map sex offenders in any California County. Details include offender name, photo, address, known aliases, physical description, date of birth, offenses, and risk assessment.
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Sheriff's Foreclosures
View information about Alameda County Sheriff's foreclosure sales.
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Sheriff's Sales Notices
View current Alameda County Sheriff's sale notices.
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Tax Defaulted Land Sales
View Alameda County tax defaulted land sales information and auction results.
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Marriage Licenses
View requirements for obtaining an Alameda County marriage license.
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Bids and Procurements
View Alameda County current and upcoming contracting opportunities, awarded contracts, closed bids, and sole source contracts.
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Voter and Election Information
View information about Alameda County voter registration, military and overseas voters, voting by mail, early voting, upcoming elections, and political party contacts.
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Business Licenses
View information about obtaining and renewing an Alameda County business license.
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Property Tax Search
Search Alameda County property tax billing and payment records by parcel number or address. Payments may be made online.
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Agendas, Minutes, Videos
View Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting agendas, addendum, minutes, and videos from 2007 to present.
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Delinquent Taxes and Tax Sales
Alameda County Tax Collector
1221 Oak Street, Room 131, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 272-6800 Fax: (510) 272-6807 |
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Charter and Code
Search or view Alameda County charter and code of ordinances, codified through
ordinance number 2012-27, passed July 24, 2012. |
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Inmate Search
Search Alameda County inmate records through Vinelink by agency and offender ID or name. Details include offender name, date of birth, offender ID, custody status, reporting agency, current location, and scheduled release date.
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Government Jobs
View Alameda County government job openings and employment information.
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Vendor Search
Search for Alameda County vendors by NAICS code, business name, city or zip code.
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Audio and Video Broadcasts
View live and archived audio and video files of Alameda County Board of Supervisors meetings.
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Parcel Mapper
Search interactive Alameda County GIS map for property tax and assessment records. Search by APN or address.
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Leaking Underground Storage Tanks
Search interactive map for leaking underground storage tanks in Alameda County. Search by business name, address, or record ID.
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Building Inspection Status
Search for Alameda County building inspection results or application status by case number, inspection type or date.
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Permit Activity Reports
View Alameda County weekly building permit activity logs.
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Election Results Maps
View maps of Alameda County election results from 2008 through 2012.
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Campaign Finance Reports
View Alameda County campaign contributions and expenditures for recent and upcoming elections.
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Most Wanted Persons
View Alameda County Sheriff's most wanted persons. Details include name, aliases, photo, date of birth, physical description, and charges.
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Library Genealogy Resources
Search Alameda County library genealogy and family history databases. An Alameda County Library card is required to access these resources.
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Genealogy Records
View Alameda County genealogy records including cemetery burial records, tombstone transcriptions, mortuary records, obituaries, death records, church records, biographical and historical data, census records, and school records.
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Marriage Ceremonies
View information about Alameda County civil and non-civil marriage ceremonies.
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Police Reports
View information about obtaining Alameda County incident reports, citations and other official documents including online request form.
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Divorce Records
View information about obtaining copies of Alameda County divorce documents in person or through the mail.
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