Search Free Alameda County Public Records (Marital, Warrants, Criminal)

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Free Alameda County Public Records Search

Access Alameda County Records: marriage, divorce, warrants, arrests, probation, criminal, court, background checks, and all public records.

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Find Alameda County public records for free today and learn more about anybody’s past or current situation.

Public information can be found online through county and state agencies, but searchers will have more success knowing which records are available and where to obtain them.

No matter what you’re looking for, this streamlined resource provides all the necessary information to quickly and seamlessly search public records in Alameda County, California.

This resource was written by Attorney Robert Bailey Jr, who holds a Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law.

How To Look Up Arrests or Inmates Held in Jail Within Alameda County California

Interested parties can perform an online inmate search through the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. By using this tool, anyone can view Alameda County bookings to find out if someone is in jail. In addition, this tool can be used to search jail records in Alameda County and to track down specific information, such as why someone was arrested.

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Locator can provide up-to-date information about people arrested and in custody within Alameda County.¹ Their search tool allows citizens to enter various types of information to perform a search; any of the below information can be entered as search criteria:

• Individual’s Name
• Sex
• Date of Birth
• Personal File Number (PFN)

A phonetic search is also available for individuals unsure of the spelling of the name of the person that they’re searching. To simply run a recent arrest report search, you can limit your search results to only bookings that have occurred in the last 24 hours.

Once you conduct your search, detailed information about an individual will be displayed. To confirm you’ve found the right person, you can view basic information on the inmate, such as their:

• Name (including any aliases)
• PFN
• Sex
• Race
• Occupation
• Date of Birth
• Descriptive Information (eye color, hair color, height and weight)

Individuals seeking specific arrest information, can find out the date and time the person was arrested, along with the location where the arrest occurred. Citizens can also use the event number and report number to request police reports from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.

For specific information on why someone was arrested, searchers can use this search tool to view their arrest charges, including a description of the charges and the specific criminal code that was violated.

Limited court-related information will also be disclosed. Specifically, information on an individual’s bail will be sown and users of this resource can check to see if there is a court date listed for any hearings regarding their charges.

Finally, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office search tool provides detailed booking information. This includes the date and time of booking along with the below information:

• Booking type
• Holding facility
• Housing type

Note: If you are looking to find someone’s mugshot, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office online search tool does not provide this service.

If you cannot find the Alameda County arrest records you’re searching for or have a specific question, feel free to contact the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office at 510-272-6878. The office can also be visited in person at:

Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
Administration Office
1401 Lakeside Dr., 12th Floor
Oakland, California 84612

There are two jails that are operated within the county. You may find it helpful to contact them directly as part of your inmate search. Here is their contact information:

Jail	Address	Phone Number
Santa Rita Jail	5325 Broder Boulevard Dublin, California 94568	925-551-6500
Glenn E. Dyer Detention Facility	550 Sixth Street Oakland, California 94607	510-268-7777

Perform an Inmate Search Through Major Cities Located in Alameda County

Some Alameda County public records involving arrests and former or current inmates may be held by an agency other than the county sheriff’s office.

To get the information you are looking for, you may have to conduct a more narrowly tailored search. If you’re unable to locate the information through the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, you may want to try focusing your search on specific cities in the county.

You can contact city police departments to request information to assist in your search. Some of these cities even operate smaller jails. You can reach out to them to request information on their jail roster.

At the very least, these city police departments and jails may be able to provide you with additional information to assist with your inmate search.

Here is the contact information for the police departments in the largest cities in Alameda County:

Police Department	Address	Phone Number
Oakland Police Department	455 Seventh Street Oakland, California 94607	510-238-3455
Fremont Police Department	2000 Stevenson Boulevard Fremont, California 94538	510-790-6800
Hayward Police Department	300 West Winston Avenue Hayward, California 94544	510-293-7000
Berkeley Police Department	2100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Berkeley, California 94704	510-981-5900
Livermore Police Department	1110 South Livermore Avenue Livermore, California 94550	925-371-4900
San Leandro Police Department	901 East 14th Street San Leandro, California 94577	510-577-2740
Pleasanton Police Department	4833 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton, California 94566	925-931-5125
Alameda Police Department (City)	1555 Oak Street Alameda, California 94501	510-337-8340

Below, you’ll find the contact information for city jails operating in these larger cities in Alameda County:

Jail	Address	Phone Number
Berkeley Police Jail Facility	2100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Berkeley, California 94704	510-981-5766
Fremont Detention Facility	1990 Stevenson Boulevard Fremont, California 94538	510-790-6800
Hayward Police Detention Facility	300 West Winston Avenue Hayward, California 94544	510-293-7043

For inmate and arrest records in other nearby counties, interested parties can browse the California free public information search resource, as it gives comprehensive guidance on finding all public records in the state via official channels; steps for finding records of arrests, probation, warrants, background checks, marriages, and more.

How To Determine if Someone Is Married or Divorced in Alameda County

If you want to access Alameda County marriage records or look up divorce details on anyone in the county, the primary record custodian is the County Clerk-Recorder’s Vital Records Department.²

These records can be viewed to check if someone is married and whether or not they were ever divorced.

To make a request for Alameda County marriage records, you can do so online, by mail or in person.³ Because of California law, your ability to access marital records depends on whether or not the parties you are searching for received a public or confidential marriage license. If it was a confidential marriage, then only the parties to the marriage can request a copy of the certificate.

If it was a public marriage, anyone can request an informational copy. Informational copies are helpful if you just want to find out if someone is married, but they cannot be used to establish someone’s identity. If you want an official record to establish identity, you will need an unrestricted marriage certificate.

However, if you want to request an unrestricted copy, then you must be one of the following people:

• Party to the Marriage
• Parent
• Legal Guardian
• Child
• Grandparent
• Sibling
• Spouse
• Grandchild
• Domestic Partner
• Executor
• Law Enforcement or Government Agency (for official business)

The guidance below explains how you can request an unrestricted and informational marriage record with the Vital Records Department of the Clerk Recorder’s Office.

Online: The Clerk-Recorder’s Office provides an online option to request either an unrestricted marriage certificate or an informational copy.^{4, 5} To make an online request, you will need to provide the following information:

• Full Name of Both Parties
• Date of Marriage
• City (where the license was issued)

If you’re requesting an unrestricted copy, some additional requirements apply; you will need to provide a statement that you are one of the above-listed individuals and that you are authorized to request a marriage certificate. After completing your online request, you’ll receive a pre-filled authorization statement to complete and sign.

• Picking up the marriage record in person: You must provide official government identification and sign the authorization statement at the Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
• Having the marriage record delivered: You must submit the signed and notarized statement before your request will be processed.

Mail: To request a marriage record by mail, you’ll need to complete an Application for Informational Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate or an Application for an Unrestricted Copy of Marriage Certificate Form.^{6, 7} For unrestricted copies, the written application will have to be notarized. For both requests, you will then mail your completed application to the below address:

Alameda County Clerk Recorder’s Office
1106 Madison St.
Oakland, California 94607

In Person: If you would like to make a request in person, you can complete the Application for informational copy or Application for an unrestricted copy at the Clerk-Recorder’s Office. To request an unrestricted copy, you will be required to provide government-issued identification.

The Alameda Clerk Recorder’s Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Marriage records from 1971 to the present are typically completed on the same day. However, marriage records from 1854 to 1970 can take up to three business days to complete.

If you have additional questions about the process of searching and requesting a marriage record, you can call them at 888-280-7708.

Note: Regardless of what type of marriage record you request, the fee is $19.00 per copy. You can pay by check, money order or traveler’s checks. This fee is required regardless of whether a marriage record is found.

If you need to expand your search, you can also search and obtain married records through the California Department of Public Health.

View Divorce Records via the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Public Records Search

The Alameda Clerk-Recorder provides a Public Records Search Tool that can be used to access a variety of documents.⁸ You can use this tool to search for divorce certificates issued in Alameda County. You can enter any of the following information when searching for public divorce records:

• Party Name
• Date Filed Range
• Instrument Number
• Book & Page Number
• Document Type

For divorce records, there are several options that might provide the information you are looking for. Try performing a search by checking any of the below document types to broaden your search:

• Decree Divorce
• Interlock Divorce
• Final Decree Divorce
• Judgment Dissolution Marriage
• Judgment Legal Separation
• Interlock Dissolution Marriage

After you complete your search, you can view divorce document details along with the parties’ names and any related documents.

Another option for searching divorce records is through the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda’s Civil Case Record Search Tool.⁹ You can use this tool to conduct either a name or case search; however, there are fees to request documents through this search tool.

Neither of these search tools provides you access to the actual divorce decree.

To request Alameda County divorce records, you’ll have to call the courthouse directly or go in person. Below is the contact information for courthouses that handle family law cases (including divorce) in Alameda County:

Courthouse Location	Address	Phone Number
Hayward Hall of Justice	24405 Amador Street Hayward, California 94544	510-690-2702
George E. McDonald Courthouse	2233 Shore Line Drive Alameda, California 94501	510-891-6005
Rene C. Davidson Courthouse	1225 Fallon Street Oakland, California 94612	510-891-6001

Another way to get a copy of a divorce record in Alameda County and throughout the entire state is by making a request with the California Department of Health.

How To Review Alameda County Public Criminal Records & See Prior Offences

You can also find public criminal records in the county through the Superior Court of California — County of Alameda.¹⁰ There are three primary ways to look up Alameda County public records for criminal information through the court, as outlined below.

Online: The quickest way to look up criminal records is online through the court’s Odyssey Portal Case Search Tool.¹¹ To search for records online, you will need to register for an account. You can use their Odyssey Portal User Guide to assist you with registering for an account.¹²

Once you log in, there are two options. First is their Smart Search, which allows you to search either by record number or the person’s name. The second option, Search Hearings, allows you to provide more information for your search.

Here you can search by selecting the location, hearing type, and date range. In addition, you can choose to conduct your search by utilizing any of the following search types:

• Party Name
• Case Number
• Business Name
• Attorney Name
• Attorney Bar Number
• Judicial Officer
• Courtroom

Once you conduct your search and receive your results, you can view case information, such as case number and court, along with the date the case was filed. In addition, you can view the case type and current status.

There is also a section that details the charges against the individual, including the specific statute for the crime the person was charged. Finally, there is a dated list of all disposition events that occurred under the person’s criminal record, such as an individual’s plea and the final disposition (including whether or not they were sentenced).

In Person: Alameda County’s Superior Court allows individuals to search criminal records in person, providing both indexes and public access terminals to search their online directory. The below courthouses are responsible for handling criminal matters in Alameda County:

Courthouse	Address	Phone Number
Rene C. Davidson Courthouse	1225 Fallon St. Oakland, California 94612	510-891-6009
Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse	661 Washington St. Oakland, California 94607	510-627-4700
Hayward Hall of Justice	24405 Amador St. Hayward, California 94544	510-690-2703
Fremont Hall of Justice	39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy. Fremont, California 94538	510-818-7501
East County Hall of Justice	5151 Gleason Dr. Dublin, California 94568	925-227-6700

Criminal records information is available for most criminal cases from 1974 to the present. However, for online searches at the kiosk, information can only be found for cases that have had activity from 2005 to the present.

By Mail: You can also request the court to conduct a criminal records search by mail. To do so, contact the courthouse with the information above to ask them how to make a request with their Records Unit. No specific information is provided online as to the specific process for requesting criminal records by mail.

Alameda County also provides a Criminal Docket Finder; however, it is limited access and is only available for victims and individuals with upcoming hearing dates.¹³ If you fall under either of these categories, you can perform an Alameda County case search using either the docket number and court name or the police report number and agency name.

Search California Criminal Records by Utilizing State Resources

Whether you are looking for criminal records in Alameda County or somewhere else in California, you can perform a free criminal record check through several state resources. These California public records may be able to provide you with new information you were unable to find with the resources provided by Alameda County.

Try using these state resources to look up someone’s criminal record throughout California:

California Superior Court: If you want to look up criminal records in various counties in California, you can search through the California Superior Court. They have courthouses located in various counties throughout California. First, determine which county the criminal record is located in and search that particular California Superior Court for criminal records.¹⁴

California’s Megan’s Law Website: You can search here to find criminal records specifically for individuals that have been convicted of particular sex offenses. You can use this online search tool to search for individuals convicted of sex offenses throughout the state of California.¹⁵

California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR): The CDCR provides criminal records information for individuals incarcerated in California. Here you can find anything from where the individual is incarcerated to parole information.¹⁶

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP): If the person you want to search were arrested under federal charges, you would want to use the Federal Bureau of Prisons online search tool. Here you can search for individuals that have been incarcerated in federal prison. This includes not just federal prisons in California but throughout the United States.¹⁷

United States National Sex Offender Registry: If you want to perform a broader search for individuals convicted of sexual offenses, you can use this tool. This search tool provides you with a public index of individuals convicted of sex offenses throughout the United States.¹⁸

How To Conduct an Almeda County Background Check (CA)

Background checks are primarily used to see if someone has a criminal record and whether or not there are any other red flags based on their public records.

To conduct your own personal background check, you can simply follow the steps outlined in this article to gather a variety of information on a person, from their criminal record to whether or not they have been married or divorced.

Often, an individual will need a professional background check. The need for a background check can vary, although some common reasons include:

• Individuals Working With the Elderly or Children
• Firearm License Request
• Rental Application
• Employment Application
• Security Clearance

If you find yourself in a situation where you need a professional background check, it’s important to know that you have certain rights. Some of the more important rights include:

• Your consent is required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).¹⁹
• The background check can not be used for discriminatory purposes as regulated by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)²⁰
• You can challenge the findings in the background check

If you would like to request a professional background check, you will have to request one from a state agency, as Alameda County government agencies do not provide this service. To request a formal criminal record background check, you can do so through the California Department of Justice.²¹

California background checks are limited to:

• Law enforcement agencies for official law enforcement purposes
• Authorized agencies
• Individuals requesting their own record

To request your own background check from the Department of Justice, you will have to follow the below steps:

1. Complete the Request for Live Scan Form for a fingerprint-based background check.²² This form is only for California residents. For residents outside California, you must complete fingerprinting services with a law enforcement agency in your location and submit an Application to Obtain Copy of State Summary Criminal History.²³
2. When completing the application, make sure to indicate that your request is for a “Record Review” in the sections regarding the type of application and reason for your request.
3. Bring the form to a Live Scan site to get fingerprinted. There are several Live Scan sites located in Alameda County.²⁴
4. Submit a $25.00 processing fee along with fingerprint images and application (if submitting manually) to:

California Department of Justice
Bureau of Criminal Identification & Analysis
Record Review & Challenge Section
P.O. Box 160207
Sacramento, California 95816

How To Check Who Has Outstanding Warrants in Alameda County California

If you want to perform a warrant search in Alameda County, you can try searching the Odyssey Portal Case Search Tool and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Locator. Both online search tools provide information on court proceedings.

If you are looking to see if someone has a warrant for their arrest, search for them using these online tools. In the Court Hearings & Events section, see if there were any recent proceedings in which a warrant was issued. If a warrant was issued for someone’s arrest, it is likely to show up in these records.

Some of the larger cities police departments websites indicate that you can request warrant information for yourself. For instance, the Fremont Police Department allows you to call their Records Unit at 510-790-6860 to determine if you have any active warrants.

For additional information on Alameda County warrants, you can contact the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Warrants & Records Division at 510-667-3685 or in person at:

Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
Warrants and Records
2000 150th Avenue
San Leandro, California 94578

How To Track Down Information on Probationers in Alameda County

If you want to determine whether someone is on probation in the county, you can use the same tools referenced for searching for warrants: the Odyssey Portal Case Search Tool and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Locator.

While there may not be an explicit reference to probation using these search tools, you can often use the information to determine the likelihood of someone being on probation. Probation is typically assigned to individuals convicted of crimes that are not considered felonies.

If a person was recently convicted of a minor offense and the search tool indicates they are no longer in custody, there is a good chance the person is on probation.

If you have additional questions about someone on probation, you can contact the Alameda County Probation Department at any of their below offices:

Office Location	Address	Phone Number
Probation Administration Office	1111 Jackson St. Seventh and Eighth Floors Oakland, California 84607	510-268-7050
Probation Center	400 Broadway Oakland, California 94607	510-268-7050
East County Hall of Justice	5149 Gleason Drive, Suite D115 Dublin, California 94568	925-551-6878
Juvenile Justice Center	2500 Fairmont Drive San Leandro, California 94578	510-667-4970
Probation Hayward	24085 Amador St. Hayward, California 94544	510-670-5354
Las Vistas II, III	2300 Fairmont Dr. San Leandro, California 94578	510-667-3182

Note: The California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Inmate Locator does not contain probation information; however, it does provide information on inmates’ parole status and eligibility.

How To Retrieve Court Documents via the Superior Court of California & Alameda County Online Search Tools

If you want to search for various types of Alameda County judicial records, you have a few different options. Here are your online options for searching court records:

• Alameda County Clerk Recorder Web Access: Here, you can search various Alameda County court records. You can search for court records involving anything from divorce decrees to real estate matters.
• County of Alameda Superior Court of California Domain Web: You can use this online search tool to view probate and family law cases.²⁵
• eCourt Public Portal: You can use this search tool for court records involving small claims and general civil cases.²⁶
• Odyssey Portal Case Search Tool: This tool can be used to search for criminal cases.

You can also search for court records in person. Typically, the records custodian will be the court that originally handled the case. Details on various courthouses have been provided throughout this article, and the Superior Court of California for Alameda County provides a complete list of all courthouses in Alameda County with their address and phone number.²⁷

How To Find Alameda County Vital Records on Anyone (Obtain Birth & Death Certificates)

If you are looking for a public records repository for birth or death certificates, you can do so with the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.²⁸

Similar to marriage records, Alameda County has two options for birth and death records: unrestricted and informational. For an unrestricted copy, you must be one of the following people to make a request:

• Registrant
• Parent
• Child
• Legal Guardian
• Spouse
• Domestic Partner
• Grandchild
• Grandparent
• Sibling
• Executor
• Funeral Establishment
• The person entitled through a court order
• Law Enforcement or Government Agency (for official business purposes)

To make a request for a birth or death record search, you will need to provide the following information:

• Name on Certificate
• Mother’s Maiden Name (for birth records only)
• Date of Birth or Death
• City of Birth or Death

Online: You can request any of these records through the Alameda Clerk-Recorder’s Online Public Records Portal.²⁹ Once you enter the above information, you can provide your personal contact information and indicate whether you are going to pick up the records in person or have them delivered.

With online requests, you can also check your order’s status.³⁰ You can check its status by your:

• Confirmation Number
• Email Address
• Applicant’s Last Name

By Mail: For requests by mail, you will need to complete either the Application for Informational Copy or Application for Unrestricted Copy.^{31, 32} Applications for an unrestricted copy must also be notarized. Once you have completed your application, you can mail that along with any applicable payments to the below address:

Alameda County Clerk Recorder’s Office
1106 Madison Street
Oakland, California 94607

In Person: You can also complete an application for a birth or death record in person at the above address. If you are requesting an unrestricted copy, make sure to bring a valid ID that shows you are authorized to make such a request.

For any birth or death records requests from 1940 to the present, they can be completed on the same day. For records from 1880 to 1939, it could take up to 3 business days to complete. The Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Copies of birth certificates cost $34.00, and death records cost $26.00. These fees are required whether the requested birth or death records are found or not.

Another option for requesting birth and death records is through the California Department of Public Health Vital Records Division.

How To Check Out Property Records via the Alameda County Assessor & Treasurer-Tax Collector

Alameda County public records also include information provided by the Assessor’s Office on real estate located within the county.

You can use the Alameda County Assessor’s Office Property Search Tool to find property records.³³ You can use this online search tool to find property records by searching either by parcel number or property address.

Once you complete a search, you can find a lot of useful information. As far as general information, when you click on a property record, you can view the parcel number and property address. The property record also includes the assessed value of the property for the past several years.

If you are looking for more detailed information, you can view the properties’ “Use Code”, as well as whether the property is connected to any other properties (referred to as parent parcels and child parcels). Finally, you can also click on a link to view the Assessor’s Map of the property.

You can also view property tax information using the Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector Search Tool.³⁴ Here you can search for property tax information from the current and prior tax years. This includes the following information:

• Tax Type
• Due Date
• Total Amount
• Installment Amount
• Status
• Copy of Bill

This is a valuable tool in many situations. For instance, if you are in the market for a new home, you could use this tool to ensure no liens or levies on the property. You can also use this tool to get an idea of what taxes you will have to pay if you purchase a particular property.

A Recap of the Agencies Who Host & Distribute Alameda County Public Records

Alameda County public information is hosted by a variety of different agencies and can be used for many different reasons.

To recap, this article provides you with the steps and resources to search for many of these records online, by mail and in person. Here are the search tools you can use for searching records online in Alameda County:

• Arrest records and inmate information
  • Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Locator
• Criminal records
  • Odyssey Portal Case Search Tool
• Court Records
  • County of Alameda Superior Court of California Domain Web
  • eCourt Public Portal
• Marriage records
  • County Clerk Recorder Marriage Records
• Divorce records
  • Alameda County Clerk Public Search Tool
• Birth and Death records
  • Alameda County Clerk Recorder’s Office
• Property Records
  • Assessor’s Office Property Search Tool
  • Treasurer Tax Collector Search Tool

The links and agencies outlined within this brief resource provide convenient online access to various online tools which allow Alameda County public records to be searched quickly and without hassle.