René C. Davidson Courthouse
1225 Fallon Street, Oakland
Use the court’s current location and case information to confirm whether this is the destination for your particular filing, delivery or records request.
Official court informationProcess serving in
Oakland.
Arrange process serving at an Oakland home or business with Affid. Provide a complete address and the people to be served, then keep any Alameda County filing, records or copy-delivery request attached to its own instructions.
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Oakland process-serving price example
2 recipients at one service address in Oakland, Alameda County. The address has not been classified for this example; both possible rates are shown.
Illustrative calculation only. It does not describe an actual customer invoice or a completed assignment.
| Service fee | If classified regular | If classified remote / rural |
|---|---|---|
| First recipient | $100 | $150 |
| 1 additional recipient50% of the base rate each, at the same address | $50 | $75 |
| Example service subtotal | $150 | $225 |
Routine: Due in 7 or more calendar days. Requested due-date pricing uses calendar days in Pacific time.
Includes up to 4 attempts per recipient at this address; attempts stop when that recipient is served. Requested timing and payment do not guarantee a first-attempt time or successful service.
The first 50 print pages are included. Additional printing is $0.25 per page, calculated from uploaded documents in the portal and excluded from this example. No skip tracing, requested fee advances, check handling, notarization or separately arranged services are included. Review all applicable charges before payment.
Preparing work in Oakland
One address can mean more than one recipient.
For an Oakland apartment building, shared office or business address, list each recipient separately and identify the relevant unit or suite. When several people need documents at the same address, the recipient count matters to both the packet preparation and the estimate. A court stop is a different destination with its own requested outcome.
Full request checklist01
Match each packet to its recipient.
List the names and identifying information supplied for the assignment, with a separate complete packet for each intended recipient. Tell the team if the recipients share an address or require different locations.
02
Explain access without assuming entry.
Include the apartment, floor or suite and any intercom, reception or access-contact information you are authorized to share. If access is uncertain, describe the issue when making the request so the team can review the arrangements.
03
Separate the courtroom from the clerk’s office.
For civil departments in the Administration Building at 1221 Oak Street, the court identifies René C. Davidson Courthouse at 1225 Fallon Street as the clerk’s office. Confirm whether your task is for the courtroom or the clerk before choosing the handoff address.
Court destinations in Oakland.
Use the official court information to identify the right building and department. A recipient’s service address is separate from the destination for court filing, courtesy copies or records retrieval. If the packet needs a separate pickup, include the addresses and contacts for courier delivery.
Court & document supportAdministration Building
1221 Oak Street, Oakland
The court lists civil departments in this building and places their clerk’s office at René C. Davidson Courthouse. The courtroom and clerk may therefore require different delivery instructions.
Official court informationCourt information reviewed November 3, 2026. Confirm current court instructions before arranging work. These are court locations; Affid is not affiliated with the court.
Keep the result with your matter.
Review the recorded attempts and outcome in your client workspace. Completed service, an unsuccessful attempt and a court submission are different results.
Process serving & Proof of Service01
For the service attempt
Provide any required form and return instructions with the prepared packet. For completed service, review the applicable Proof of Service. If service is not completed, the attempt record describes the outcome of the work.
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For a separate court task
Identify the receipt, filed copy, retrieved record or delivery confirmation you need. Courier delivery and courtesy copies do not themselves establish completed service of process or court acceptance.
Check your location & price.
Check service availability and address-based pricing. Due-date tiers do not guarantee attempt or completion timing.
ZIP checks stay on this site. Street addresses are sent to the U.S. Census Geocoder to estimate urban or rural location. Final address classification is checked in the portal before payment.
Postal data: GeoNames. Address estimate: U.S. Census Bureau.
Oakland service questions.
All questionsHow is service for two people at one Oakland address priced?
The additional-recipient rate applies when the people share the same service address. The example on this page uses two recipients and Routine timing, with separate regular and rural totals. Different addresses must be entered as separate service locations.
What information helps with an Oakland apartment or office address?
Provide the full address, unit or suite, recipient details and relevant access instructions. Note any known reception or intercom arrangements without assuming that entry or successful contact can be guaranteed.
Are court records retrieval and process serving the same request?
They are different tasks. Process serving concerns the supplied documents and intended recipient. Records retrieval needs the court, case reference, specific records and any certification instructions. Identify both tasks if your matter needs both.
Another destination?
Use the county overview for other locations in Alameda County, or explore these local guides.
Alameda County coverageNeed help preparing the request? Call (866) 888-2992. 24/7 support, 365 days a year.
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