Certificates & Public Records

Photo of a man using a tablet. Caption: Public Records Portal. Lookup and order official public records like deeds, liens and power of attorneys.
Photo of two hands on top of each other, with rings on their fingers. Caption: Order Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates. You can order any of these vital records online.
Photo showing a woman with flowers, to represent her business. Caption: Fictitious Business Names. Lookup names, file or order a statement, check fees or download forms.

Certificates

Public Records

  • Fictitious Business Names - Lookup
    Search Business Names and assumed names (D.B.A.) that have been filed with the county. Index from last 9 years to current filing.
  • Order Public Records Online
    Official public records, which date back to 1853, can be found alphabetically by names of parties identified on the documents. Please allow 2 weeks from the filing date of the document t order a copy.
  • Research Public Records
    Records prior to 1969 are on microfilm and must be searched by hand at the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Records from 1969 to present are in electronic format and may be searched for online.

Departments

Questions

For inquiries or comments regarding Birth, Death, and Marriage certificates, email the Clerk-Recorder's Vital Records or call them at 888.280.7708.

For inquiries or comments regarding Public Records, email the Clerk-Recorder's Office or call them at 888.280.7708.