California · Document Recording
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.
How Jurably helps in Kern
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Kern property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s 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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kern?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kern to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Kern recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.