How to Search Alameda County Records (Start Here)
Alameda County (Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont) has multiple court portals depending on case type, plus a combined Clerk-Recorder for property documents.
- Civil court cases: eportal.alameda.courts.ca.gov — covers civil, civil appeals, family, probate, mental health, and adoption.
- Other case types: The court has multiple public portals depending on case type — check alameda.courts.ca.gov/public-portals for the full list.
- Recorded documents: Clerk-Recorder's Official Public Records Portal at acgov.org/auditor/clerk/opr. Office: 1106 Madison Street, Oakland. Phone: (510) 272-6362.
- Property assessments: Alameda County Assessor at acassessor.org. Main office: 1221 Oak Street, Room 145, Oakland.
- Criminal background: No free statewide criminal search in California. Live Scan through CA DOJ.
These are the official sources. Pick the one that matches what you need.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmate Locator
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Search this Alameda County Inmate Locator database by name, date of birth or PFN number for current inmates. Provides place of arrest.
Property & Tax Records
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Property - Assessor
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Search for Alameda County property values and tax information by parcel number or address. Gives land value, building value, improvements.
Property - Tax Information
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Search for Alameda County Property Tax Information by parcel number or address. Information provided includes Ad Valorum Tax, special charges.
Recorded Documents
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Search Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's records for Recorded Documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) by name, date range, instrument #, book/page.
Vital Records
Deaths
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Search the Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society for cemetery and burial records for the Eastern portion of Alameda County.
Business, Voter & Other
Fictitious Business Name Filings
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Search by business name, owner name, instrument #, and/or date range for Fictitious Business Name Filings in Alameda County. Provides file number.
Phone Listings
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Search by keyword or browse this Alameda County web site for county departments and services.
Restaurant Inspections
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Use this Alameda County Environmental interactive GIS mapping web application for search for restaurant inspection results, food facility closures.
Traffic / Moving Violations
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Search for Alameda County Traffic Tickets by court and docket or citation number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Alameda County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in Alameda County. Start at the Clerk of the Superior Court's office for case lookups — California has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Alameda County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector-Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Alameda County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Alameda County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Recorder (local) / CDPH (state). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Alameda County records available online? ▼
Yes — Alameda County has good online coverage. This page lists 11 searchable databases covering jail and inmate records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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