Certificates, records requests and document copies.
Find your county’s service guide 9 reviewed links · Kern
County selection Kern, California
County context for browsing. Agency service areas may differ. Get a marriage license → Record or find a deed → Order birth, death or marriage certificates → Request public records → Register a business name (DBA / FBN) → Recorder instructions for birth, death and public marriage certificates; confidential marriage records are handled by the separate County Clerk.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Kern County Assessor-Recorder · Official county vital records and recorder information (opens in a new tab)
Named service instructions on the county publisher’s current page.
Birth, marriage, and death certificates can be purchased by visiting the Hall of Records, mailing the request, or ordering online through VitalChek. Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot ffa4d5c31066ce9e
Official county instructions for obtaining a new marriage license. Online application entry alone does not issue a license or replace the required appearance; confirm the license type, documents and visit arrangements.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Kern County Clerk · Kern County Clerk — actual marriage license information (HTTP) (opens in a new tab)
Official marriage licensing information — Marriage License Information
Marriage License Information Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot a13a87ff95d04a4c
Read the official Kern County instructions for county records — department routes and cao assistance. Identify the office holding the records before submitting a request.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Kern County · Kern County — public records request (opens in a new tab)
Public records — Submit Public Records Request
Submit Public Records Request Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot d7627b4343a844f2
Use the County Clerk’s actual HTTP FBN website for its instructions, forms and fees. The same hostname over HTTPS serves different Auditor-Controller content; preserve the published Clerk link.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Kern County — business name filing · Kern — FBN http-info (opens in a new tab)
Fictitious business name — Fictitious Business Name
Fictitious Business Name Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot f8684b5c493f2229
Official County Clerk form resources on its published HTTP site. Follow the separate filing and identity instructions.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Kern County — business name filing · Kern — FBN http-forms (opens in a new tab)
Fictitious business name — Fictitious Business Name
Fictitious Business Name Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 31cb3269e5efe181
County search directory for grantor/grantee, document number, date, class and recorded maps. APN searches for Recorder official records are limited to in-person kiosks; the Assessor’s separate parcel query is a different service.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Kern County · 06029 Recorder — search (current official county page) (opens in a new tab)
County Recorder — Search recorded documents and maps — APN restriction
CALIFORNIA STATE LAW CHANGE - NO APN SEARCHES ALLOWED ONLINE Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 4cd5e8f7fe0928be
County’s grantor/grantee document-search page; distinct from APN searches limited to its in-person kiosks.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Kern County · 06029 Recorder — search (current official county page) (opens in a new tab)
County Recorder — Search recorded documents by grantor/grantee
Search by Grantor/Grantee Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 4cd5e8f7fe0928be
County’s separate recorded-map search page.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Kern County · 06029 Recorder — search (current official county page) (opens in a new tab)
County Recorder — Search recorded maps
Recorded Map Search Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 4cd5e8f7fe0928be
Separate county instructions for submitting a new document.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Kern County · Kern assessor — property records and provider resources (opens in a new tab)
County Recorder — Record a document — county instructions
Document Recording Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 6b5fcb3c41f683cb
Official state service profiles These 26 profiles are classified under this topic by CA.gov. The county filter above does not establish local eligibility for them. Confirm availability and requirements on the official profile.
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1194 listed under department 220
Apply for a DL, ID or REAL ID Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Public Health, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 51 listed under department 176
Apply for marriage certificate Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Public Health, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 52 listed under department 176
Apply for birth certificate Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Public Health, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 53 listed under department 176
Apply for death certificate Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Child Support Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 9 listed under department 211
Calculate child support Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1188 listed under department 171
California Inmate Records and Information System Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1325 listed under department 220
Create a MyDMV Account Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
California Privacy Protection Agency · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1306 listed under department 315
Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Education, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 86 listed under department 172
Find a citizenship class Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 81 listed under department 178
Find refugee services Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Courts, California · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 16 listed under department 193
Get a divorce Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Government Operations Agency · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1173 listed under department 239
Get COVID-19 information and help Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Governor, Office of the · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1115 listed under department 238
Get updates on DACA Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1219 listed under department 220
Get your mDL Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Public Health, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1177 listed under department 176
Get Digital Vaccine Record Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 80 listed under department 178
Get Citizenship Services Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1116 listed under department 178
Get DACA legal help Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 71 listed under department 171
Locate a correctional facility Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Public Health, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1210 listed under department 176
Look up licenses for clinical laboratory personnel Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 44 listed under department 220
Renew driver’s license or ID card Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1222 listed under department 220
Register a vehicle Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
State of California · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1286 listed under department 317
Recovery services finder Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
California Privacy Protection Agency · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1187 listed under department 315
Submit a consumer privacy complaint Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Franchise Tax Board · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1212 listed under department 236
Tax forms and publications Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1217 listed under department 220
Transfer vehicle title Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 48 listed under department 220
Update information (address, name, gender) Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a