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Recording a Deed or Document in Kern, CA
Kern (population 909,235) records real-property documents through the Kern County Assessor-Recorder. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Kern recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Kern County Assessor-Recorder
- Recording fee
- $13.00 (standard 8.5x11 page) first / $3.00 per additional page; $3.00 penalty per page if non-standard size add'l (+$75 SB2 fee per title (capped $225/transaction) since Jan 1, 2018)
- Mailing address
- Kern County Assessor-Recorder, 1115 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Phone
- (661) 868-6400
- Checks payable to
- Kern County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not required if standard CA margins met; California recording cover page used when needed
Can you e-record in Kern?
Yes. Kern accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Kern, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Kern formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Kern County Assessor-Recorder at Kern County Assessor-Recorder, 1115 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301.
- Pay the recording fee ($13.00 (standard 8.5x11 page) first / $3.00 per additional page; $3.00 penalty per page if non-standard size add'l (+$75 SB2 fee per title (capped $225/transaction) since Jan 1, 2018)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Kern standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Kern recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kern?
The Kern County Assessor-Recorder charges $13.00 (standard 8.5x11 page) first / $3.00 per additional page; $3.00 penalty per page if non-standard size add'l (+$75 SB2 fee per title (capped $225/transaction) since Jan 1, 2018), with checks payable to Kern County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kern?
Yes. Kern accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Kern?
Mail recordings to Kern County Assessor-Recorder: Kern County Assessor-Recorder, 1115 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 ((661) 868-6400).
Can Jurably record my document in Kern for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Kern recorder in person.
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