How to Search Kern County, California Records (Start Here)
Kern County, California — Superior Court for all case types. Check whether the Assessor and Recorder are combined or in this county.
- Court cases: Superior Court — civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Clerk-Recorder (or Recorder) for deeds and recorded documents.
- Criminal background: No free statewide search in California. Live Scan through CA DOJ for full background.
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Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court | Civil Records & Hearings
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Kern County Superior Court civil, family, and probate case record searches and Hearing schedules.
Registered Offenders
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Use this service provided by the Sheriff to search for registered offenders residing or working in Kern County.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
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Use this service provided by the Kern County Sheriff to search the current inmates of the Kern County Jail by inmate number or name.
Property & Tax Records
Property - Tax
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Search the Kern County Treasurer and Tax Collector's Internet Tax Payment System for property and property tax information by assessor tax number.
Business, Voter & Other
Unclaimed Funds
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Browse or search the Kern County Treasurer and Tax Collector records for unclaimed monies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Kern County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in Kern County. Start at the Clerk of the Superior Court's office for case lookups — California has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Kern County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector-Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Kern County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Kern County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Recorder (local) / CDPH (state). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Kern County records available online? ▼
Kern County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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