This Is Not a Government Office or Records Custodian. Kern County Residents Directory is privately operated. It cannot pull records, certify copies, confirm a current occupant, or change a roll. Requests of that kind belong with the custodian named in the record source. For emergencies, dial 911. If you believe you are being stalked or harassed, contact local police.
Need a Specific Kern Record?
These are the clearest starting points for common Kern County record questions:
- An address or street: use the Kern County street directory route for parcels, deeds, and dated address evidence.
- Old books and past households: start with the Kern County city directory collections and Beale Local History Room.
- One named person: follow the Kern County resident lookup workflow, then verify with the actual custodian.
- ZIP or block questions: use the ZIP code directory or neighbors page for the right geographic limits.
- An unavailable agency record: make a narrow request under the California Public Records Act to the office that holds the record.
Kern County Sheriff's Office Records Section. The counter is at 1350 Norris Road, Building B, Bakersfield, California 93308, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arrest Records: 661-391-7624. Crime Reports: 661-391-7431. See the official Records Section for the current request route.
Assessor-Recorder records. The Kern County Assessor-Recorder is at 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield. The Assessor phone is 661-868-3485; the Recorder copy and recording line is 661-868-6400. The research source does not state counter hours, so check the official records hub before visiting. Court branch contacts are listed on the Kern Superior Court locations page.