Oakland Background Check Services
Background check records for Oakland residents are available through the Oakland Police Department and Alameda County courts. Oakland is the county seat and largest city in Alameda County with its own police force.
Oakland Quick Facts
Alameda County Handles Oakland Records
Oakland is the county seat of Alameda County. All criminal court cases go through the Alameda County Superior Court. The Rene C. Davidson courthouse in Oakland handles many criminal cases.
Alameda County has the Odyssey Portal at publicportal.alameda.courts.ca.gov. For copies, contact the clerk. Certified copies cost $40.
Live Scan Services in Oakland
The Oakland Police Department may offer Live Scan to the public. Contact them to confirm availability. The Alameda County Sheriff also provides services. Private Live Scan operators are all over Oakland.
Use the DOJ locator at oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations to find certified sites near you. Rolling fees in the East Bay typically range from $20 to $40.
Getting Your Background Check Records
To get your own criminal record, do a DOJ Record Review. The state fee is $25 plus the rolling fee. Fill out form BCIA 8016RR and take it to any certified operator. Results come back in a few days.