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KERN COUNTY RECORDER


HALL OF RECORDS
1655 CHESTER AVE.
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301		 General:
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Fax:		 661.868.6400
661.868.6400
661.868.6432

Death 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 DEATH CERTIFICATES
Kern County Vital Records issues authorized and informational copies of Kern County death certificates for individuals who died within Kern County. Authorized copies can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Authorized copies of Kern County death certificates will only be issued to a parent, legal guardian, attorney of record, law enforcement, government agencies, children, siblings, grandparent, guardian, spouses, domestic partner and funeral directors ordering on the behalf of an individual specified above. 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 death certificates.




Visit KERN COUNTY RECORDER site
DEATH - AUTHORIZED
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in Kern County.

First Copy: 12.00   Additional Copies: 12.00


DEATH INFORMATIONAL COPY
If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the death record, 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 legal purposes.

First Copy: 12.00   Additional Copies: 12.00



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.