Kern County, California Public Records
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Kern County Census
General county data such as demographics, ethnicity, housing, income, labor force, employment, occupations, industries, government employees, businesses, and more.
Population in 2006: 661645
Land Area: 8142 Square Miles
County Seat: Bakersfield

Tax Assessor
Online applications that show parcel information, owner data and a history of appraised value.
1115 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 868-3485

Recorder - Probate Office
For recording and filing of applications for marriage, birth certificate forms and death certificates.
1655 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 868-6402

Tax Collector
View statistics and reports on public taxes collected, department budget, and fee schedule for many of the county services.
1115 Truxtun Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 868-3490
Fax: (661) 868-3409
Toll-free: (800) 552-KERN

Chamber Of Commerce
Learn the proper ways of maintaining your business with information and counseling about labor law, local codes and licenses and county taxes.
1725 Eye Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 327-4421
Fax: (661) 327-8751

City Of Bakersfield
Find the office locations of the county auditor, recorder, clerk, sheriff and other officials and counsels
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 326-3000

County Elections
View the latest news regarding the elections process and it's staff.
1115 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 868-3590
Fax: (661) 868-3768
Toll-free: (800) 452-8683

Inmate And Prison Records
Jail records for inmates on dates checked in, out, transfers and crime.
1415 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 391-7500

Kern County
Official pages for land use, permits for construction, codes and ordinances.
1115 Truxtun Avenue, Fifth Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 868-3140
Fax: (661) 868-3100

Sheriffs Office
View crime maps and special concerns by neighborhood and sign up for updates, news, or block watch groups.
1350 Norris Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: (661) 391-7500
Fax: (661) 391-7515

Transportation Department
Find out more information about the buckle up program, cell phone driving laws and other safety initiatives.
2700 M Street, Suite 400
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 862-8850
Fax: (661) 862-8851

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