Lookup Public Records in Kern County, California. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Kern County, California
Kern County is located in the state of California; its county seat is Bakersfield. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a population of approximately 837,631 and a total area of 8,163 square miles; this makes Kern County the third-largest county by area in California. Its area is nearly the size of the state of New Jersey. The county is one of the fastest growing areas in the United States in terms of population growth, and suffers from poor air quality and significant water supply issues. The county’s economy is heavily linked to petroleum extraction and agriculture. There is also a strong aviation, space, and military presence, such as the Mojave Air and Space Port, the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station and Edwards Air Force Base.
The County Recorder is responsible for maintaining records in Kern County. Public records can be accessed by visiting the recorder’s office in person or by doing a search online. To do a public records search online, you will have to visit the Kern County Recorder. The website has easy to follow steps and links that will direct you to the records that are available. However, some records cannot be accessed through the county website; such records can only be accessed by visiting the county Hall of Records. Before obtaining public records in person, you will have to fill out and submit the records request form. Alternatively, you can call the recorder’s office at (661) 868-6400 and make enquiries regarding public records. Fees can be found here.
Below is the physical address of the Kern County Hall of Records:
1530 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Mon-Fri
| Kern, CA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 876,505 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 23,384 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 4,606 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 1,791 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 1,386 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 3,332 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 10,012 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 52,748 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 8,739 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 14,874 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 2,472 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 77,845 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 1,790 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 947 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 63,726 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 21,447 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 480 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 7,988 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 6,226 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 4,028 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 2,612 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 9,989 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 12,826 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 140 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 2,106 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 7,864 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 1,354 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 656 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 3,206 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 1,623 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 513,579 |
Kern County Clerk
County Government Office
Address: 1115 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301-4639
Phone: 661-868-3588
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