Palo Alto, California Public Records and Criminal Background Check

Palo Alto is known for being the home of Stanford University and a hub of Silicon Valley. It is also known for its high quality of life, excellent schools, and vibrant downtown. The City Council of Palo Alto is composed of seven members, each elected at-large to serve four-year terms.

Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The area code of this city is: 650. Palo Alto coordinates are 37°25′45″N 122°8′17″W.

Palo Alto, California Public Records & Government Resources

Use the verified government links below to access public records, criminal history, court cases, inmate information, and local agency contacts for Palo Alto, California.

City of Palo Alto

Directory of Palo Alto city records and information

Palo Alto City Clerk

City legal records and files • 250 Hamilton Avenue • 7th Floor • Palo Alto, CA 94301 • Phone: (650) 329-2571 • Fax: (650) 328-3631 • Email: city.clerk@cityofpaloalto.org

Palo Alto Police Department

Law enforcement and public safety • 275 Forest Avenue • Palo Alto, CA 94301 • Phone: (650) 329-2413 • Fax: (650) 617-3120 • Email: pd@cityofpaloalto.org

Palo Alto Fire Department

Fire and rescue services • 250 Hamilton Avenue • Palo Alto, CA 94301 • Phone: (650) 329-2184 • Fax: (650) 327-6951 • Email: fire@cityofpaloalto.org

Palo Alto Main Library

Reference and research materials • 1213 Newell Road • Palo Alto, CA 94303 • PHone: (650)329-2436 • Email: pa.library@cityofpaloalto.org

Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce

Business listings directory • 122 Hamilton Ave • Palo Alto, CA 94301 • Phone: (650) 324-3121 • Fax: (650) 324-1215 • Email: info@paloaltochamber.com

Palo Alto Criminal Records Search and History

Public Records Access • Public Records Ombudsman P.O. Box 944255-2550 • Sacramento, CA 95814 • Phone: (916) 445-4069 Email: PublicRecords@doj.ca.gov

Palo Alto California Official Criminal History Background Check

Attorney General’s Office California Department of Justice • Attn: Public Inquiry Unit P.O. Box 944255 Sacramento, CA 94244-2550 • Voice: (916) 322-3360 or (Toll-free in California) (800) 952-5225 Fax: (916) 323-5341

Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Quick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information.

Search For Inmates in Palo Alto and Corrections Records

ID & Warrants, (916) 445-6713 • Inmate Check Line (Media), (916) 557-5933 • California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation • Office of Research • 1515 S Street • Sacramento, CA 95811-7243 • Phone: (916) 323-3593 • FAX: (916) 323-2998