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Where to Request Kern Records
Use the custodian that holds the specific Kern County record:
- Deeds, liens, maps, and public marriage records: Kern County Recorder, 1530 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301; 661-868-6400; public counter 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Court cases and file copies: use the Kern County court records search, then request the file through the Superior Court
- Birth, death, and public marriage certificates: follow the Kern County vital records routes for the Hall of Records, mail, or online ordering
- Voter self-lookup and voter files: see Kern County voter registration records and the Elections Division at 1115 Truxtun Avenue, first floor; 661-868-3590
- Staff, school, permit, and historical sources: use the Kern County directories list
- Agency records without a dedicated form: submit a focused California Public Records Act request to the agency that created or keeps the material