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.
- Superior Court — civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Clerk-Recorder (or Recorder) for deeds and recorded documents.
- No free statewide search in California. Live Scan through CA DOJ for full background.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court | Criminal Records & Hearings
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Kern County Superior Court criminal case records, criminal histories, and calendar searches.
Registered Offenders
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Use this service provided by the Sheriff to search for registered offenders residing or working in Kern County.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
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.
Most Wanted
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Browse this list of most wanted fugitives issued by the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
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, file number, bill number, or address.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
California Vital Records
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California birth, death, marriage records.
cdph.ca.gov
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Unclaimed Funds
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Browse or search the Kern County Treasurer and Tax Collector records for unclaimed monies.
California Business Search
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California SOS business entity search.
bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court | Criminal Records & Hearings
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Kern County Superior Court criminal case records, criminal histories, and calendar searches.
Registered Offenders
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Use this service provided by the Sheriff to search for registered offenders residing or working in Kern County.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Use this service provided by the Kern County Sheriff to search the current inmates of the Kern County Jail by inmate number or name.
Most Wanted
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Browse this list of most wanted fugitives issued by the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Property & Tax Records
Property - Tax
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the Kern County Treasurer and Tax Collector's Internet Tax Payment System for property and property tax information by assessor tax number, file number, bill number, or address.
Business, Voter & Other
Unclaimed Funds
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
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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