Kern County
California — Free Public Records Directory
Birth/Marriage Certificates & Other Vital Docs
Marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk-Recorder. Birth and death certificates are issued by the California Department of Public Health.
ⓘ Fee required for certified copies. Birth and death certificates are available through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) vital records portal.
Deeds & Land Records
Property deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real property documents are recorded with the County Recorder or Clerk-Recorder.
ⓘ Free online index available. Certified copies require a fee.
Property Assessments
Property valuations and assessment data are maintained by the County Assessor.
ⓘ Free online access to parcel data and property valuations.
Tax Records & Payment History
Property tax bills, payment history, and delinquent tax records maintained by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector or Auditor-Controller.
ⓘ Free online lookup.
GIS Maps & Parcel Boundaries
Due to the huge variation of GIS data sites, please visit the county's main website for any GIS or map/parcel lookup.
ⓘ GIS portals vary widely by county — most are accessible directly from the county's official homepage.