Call 510-337-8340 for assistance. Online reports are for documentation only, no investigation will occur.Welcome to the City of Alameda Permit Center. The Permit Center is the central location for obtaining Building, Fire, Planning, and Special Events permits. Counterfeit checks; Altered checks; Fake check overpayment scams. Blank Application Forms. The below forms may be dropped at a secure drop box, at one of our offices, during regular business hours, am to pm. Forgery in California is defined as the act of creating, changing, or using a fake document with the intent to deceive and commit fraud. Name of person completing: Enter the name of the person completing the case file information. Enclosures: Check the applicable boxes for any attached documents.