KERN COUNTY RECORDER

HALL OF RECORDS
1655 CHESTER AVE.
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

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661.868.6400
661.868.6400
661.868.6432

Birth Certificates

KERN COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Kern County Recorder (Kern County Vital Records) issues Authorized and Informational copies of Kern County birth certificates, Kern County death certificates, and Certified Kern County marriage records (for marriage licenses that were issued in Kern County). You may order copies of Kern County vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

KERN COUNTY BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Kern County Vital Records issues Authorized and Informational copies of Kern County birth certificates; authorized copies are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment and personal identification purposes.

Who Can Order?
Authorized copies of Kern County birth certificates will only be issued to the registrant, parent, children, siblings, grandparent, guardian, spouses, domestic partner, attorney of record, law enforcement and government agencies. All applicants must submit a Sworn Statement and notarized Certificate of Identity before the order will be processed, forms and instructions will be provided upon completion of your online order.

Anyone can order Informational copies of Kern County birth certificates.

Visit KERN COUNTY RECORDER site

BIRTH - AUTHORIZED
An authorized, certified birth certificate copy that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in Kern County.

First Copy: 14.00 Additional Copies: 14.00

BIRTH INFORMATIONAL COPY
If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the birth certificate, you will receive a certified informational copy with the words 'INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY' imprinted across the face of the copy. This document is primarily used for genealogy and cannot be used for identification purposes.

First Copy: 14.00 Additional Copies: 14.00

Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

Please see Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.