Public Records Act Request

To request public records from the City of Oakland, download and print the City's Public Records Request Form, then submit the completed form to the appropriate City Agency or Department.

• Download the Public Records Request form (PDF)

• If submitting your form to the Office of the City Attorney, see the contact information below.

• For more information on other City of Oakland Departments, go to www.oaklandnet.com

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For a birth or death certificate, divorce records or deeds to a property click this link for the Alameda County Recorder’s Web Site or phone: 510-272-6362.

Contact Information for Assistance with Requesting Public Records

If you need additional assistance with public records, or to mail, email or fax your public records request, please contact:

Michelle Abney, Open Government Coordinator
Office of the City Attorney
One Frank Ogawa Plaza, 6th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612

email: mabney@oaklandcityttorney.org
tel: 510-238-2965
fax: 510-238-6500

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