Alameda County People Records

Alameda County people search spans a diverse East Bay region with around 1.7 million residents. The county seat is in Oakland, and all major record offices are based there. You can search court cases, find property owners, check inmate status, and look up vital records through Alameda County online tools and in-person offices. The county clerk handles birth, death, and marriage records while the Superior Court maintains its own case search portal. This guide covers every key people search resource in Alameda County with direct links to each one.

Alameda County Court Records Search

The Alameda County Superior Court runs the eCourt Public Portal for online case searches. This portal allows the public to search and view information for civil, criminal, family, probate, and other case types. You can search by a person's name or by case number. The index is free to search. This is one of the strongest people search tools in Alameda County because court records cover such a wide range of case types and go back many years.

The eCourt portal is at eportal.alameda.courts.ca.gov where you can run your Alameda County people search across all case types.

Case information shown in the portal includes party names, case numbers, filing dates, and hearing schedules. For document copies, there may be a per-page fee. Under AB 1524, the public is permitted to photograph court records at the courthouse, which can save money on copy fees if you visit in person. The California Public Records Act (Government Code Section 7920.000) supports public access to these records unless a judge has sealed the file.

Find People in Alameda County Vital Records

The Alameda County Clerk-Recorder handles birth, death, and marriage certificates. Records prior to 1969 are stored on microfilm and require a hand search by staff. Records from 1969 onward are in the electronic system and can be pulled up faster. The difference in how records are stored affects how long your search takes. Older requests may need a few extra days.

For questions about birth, death, and marriage certificates in Alameda County, call the toll-free line at 1-888-280-7708 or the local number at 1-510-272-6362. The main office is at 1106 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94607. Walk-in service is available during regular business hours. Mail-in requests should include a check or money order payable to the Alameda County Clerk.

Marriage record searches cost $21.00. If you pay by credit card, add $2.00 per order for the processing charge. Birth and death certificate fees follow the statewide schedule set by AB 64, which raised fees effective January 1, 2026. Birth certificates are now $32 across California. Death certificates cost $24. These vital records are a core part of people search in Alameda County because they tie names to dates, locations, and family connections.

Note: Records before 1969 require a manual search and may take longer to process.

Alameda County Inmate People Search

The Alameda County Sheriff runs an inmate locator tool online. You can search for people currently held in Alameda County jails by entering a name. The results show booking details, charges, bail, and the facility where the person is housed. This is a free people search tool.

The Alameda County inmate locator is at acgov.org/sheriff_app and gives real-time data on people in custody.

This search only covers people currently booked in Alameda County facilities. Once someone is released, they drop off the active list. For state prison inmates from Alameda County, use the California CDCR inmate search at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov. That covers inmates committed from any California county. The Megan's Law site at meganslaw.ca.gov also provides information on registered sex offenders in Alameda County and across the state.

Search Alameda County Property People Records

Property records are one of the best ways to find people in Alameda County. The county assessor keeps ownership data on every parcel of land and every building. You can search by owner name, property address, or parcel number. The search is free and open to the public.

The Alameda County property search is at propinfo.acgov.org where you can look up ownership and parcel data tied to Alameda County addresses.

Results show the current owner's name, assessed value, property type, and parcel details. Property records in California are public. You do not need to explain why you are searching. If you need recorded documents like grant deeds, trust transfers, or liens, those are available through the county recorder. The recorder keeps official documents tied to real property in Alameda County. Between the assessor and recorder, you get a full picture of who owns what and when it changed hands.

More Alameda County People Search Tools

Several state-level search tools work well for finding people in Alameda County. The California voter registration check is one of them. If you know someone's name and date of birth, you can verify whether they are registered to vote at an Alameda County address.

The voter status tool at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov lets you confirm registration for anyone in the state, including Alameda County residents.

The California Secretary of State also runs a business entity search at bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov. This shows officers, agents, and addresses for companies registered in California. Many businesses are based in Alameda County, especially in Oakland and Fremont. Searching business filings can reveal names and addresses tied to corporate registrations. For professional license checks, the Department of Consumer Affairs covers doctors, contractors, and other licensed people who work in Alameda County.

Under the California Public Records Act, most government records in Alameda County are open to anyone. Agencies must respond to requests within 10 days. You do not need to give a reason for your search. This applies to county, city, and special district records throughout Alameda County.

People Search in Alameda County Cities

Alameda County has 14 incorporated cities. All of them use the Alameda County Superior Court and Clerk-Recorder for people records. Oakland is the county seat and the largest city. Select a city below for local search resources.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Alameda County. If you are looking for people records near a county line, check the address to confirm which county holds the records.

San Joaquin County and San Mateo County also border Alameda County but are not covered on this site.