Public records are open to inspection during the office hours of City Hall and every person has a right to inspect public records, except as provided by law.

There may be occasions when it is impractical to provide an immediate copy for review or duplication and the City has ten (10) days in which to provide the copy. If for some reason the public records request cannot be granted, you will be notified within ten (10) days of the receipt of the request, pursuant to Government Code Sections 7920.000 - 7931.000. 

Copies (letter sized, black and white) of public documents shall be provided to the public at a cost pursuant to the City of Albany Master Fee Schedule. The charge is at City's cost if public record is provided with other media formats or printed copies other than black and white, letter-sized paper copies.

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Please contact the County of Alameda for information on the following:

• Marriage Licenses
• Birth & Death Certificates
• Fictitious Business Names
• Recordation of Documents
• Voter Information