Kern County Health Department
1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93306
Contact & location
- Address
- 1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93306
- Records for
- Kern County, California
- Phone
- (661) 321-3000
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
Kern County follows California’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $31.00
- California birth certificate fee
- 5–7 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 39,431,263
- California population
Office hours
| Thrusday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
California statewide| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $31.00California state fee | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Death Certificate | $26.00California state fee | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $19.00California state fee | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Divorce Record | $18.00California state fee | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
This office has not published which records it issues or what it charges, so the table shows the records available in California at the statewide fee. Call ahead to confirm before travelling. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Kern County Health Department is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the local community. Their wide-ranging services encompass vital functions, including monitoring water quality, food safety, and sanitation to safeguard environmental health, promoting public health through educational programs, managing disease control, overseeing permits and inspections, and actively participating in emergency preparedness.
While their mission is vital for the well-being of the community, its essential to note that they typically do not handle vital records like birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates . To obtain these crucial documents, please visit other listings of offices available in the state of California.
Reviews
★★★★★3.8 (68)- ★★★★★Linnae RanisGoogle
The car seat program the county offers was surprisingly quick and informative! Initially, like many free programs out there, I thought that it would take a while to get a call back or even set something up but this totally exceeded my expectations! The whole process took about a week and the people who helped me through it was very understanding and flexible. I had to reschedule my first appointment due to child care and the safety technician totally understood and was happy to work around my schedule. The actual appointment to get the car seat was fast (didn't even take an hour) and he went over some safety protocols and little known facts about California law. He was very informative, showed me how to install the car seat, and answered all my questions. He even helped me bring the car seat to my car! All in all, I'm glad the county offers this program to parents and it was well worth it!
- ★★★★★Stephen Smith, MA, DCGoogle
The staff were kind, respectful, and efficient. Thank you,
- ★★★★★S SmithGoogle
I truly wish I could give 0 stars. The unprofessionalism and lack of care towards patients, regardless of whether they have an appointment, is absolutely shocking. I called to reschedule an appointment due to a scheduling conflict, and instead of offering helpful solutions, I was given unnecessary suggestions. The associate told me to contact the pediatrician, as if they had a pediatrics department. When I asked for the contact number and stated I was unaware they had pediatrics, she dismissively responded that she didn’t know who my pediatrician was. I was confused and asked why she would know that, as I was not asking her to identify my kids pediatrician. Her tone was passive-aggressive and disrespectful. When I expressed my frustration with her condescending remarks, she falsely accused me of yelling, even though I was simply correcting her. The level of disrespect and unprofessionalism was appalling. She then told me that I couldn’t be helped and abruptly hung up when I asked for her name. At that point, I was understandably upset, so I went to the office in person and demanded to speak with a supervisor. It’s completely unacceptable the way people in need are treated, especially those receiving government assistance. Often, there’s an apparent bias against individuals in these situations, and it needs to be addressed. There should be an internal investigation into this matter, as well as a reconstruction of their policies and training regarding respect and professionalism. I would never trust my children to receive care here, and I would not recommend this facility to anyone. Their attitude and business practices are deeply lacking in integrity.
- ★★★★★stayFAST84Google
Been at the place twice to pick up birth certificates. First time I was in and out 20 minutes. Second time was 7 years later and still made it out of there within 25 minutes. Staff up front look organized and they will guide you to the department you have to go for whatever you need.
- ★★★★★Juan ContrerasGoogle
During my visit today, I was shocked to witness firsthand how this clinic was refusing to operate effectively. As a healthcare professional myself, I fully understand the challenges of being short-staffed or busy—but it’s a different issue entirely when staff choose not to work or limit their availability simply because management is absent or uninvolved. This points to a serious need for stronger leadership and a more effective hiring process. Kern Public Health, I urge you to take a closer look at your clinics. While the facilities may be newly upgraded and modern on the outside, they desperately need a dedicated and accountable team to match the potential these clinics have to serve the community