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We are an authorized online vital records ordering service for Kern Co. Public Health Services.
That means we can process your request fast, affordably, and securely. The only thing faster is doing it in person – but that’s not always possible or convenient, and that’s why we’re here.
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About Vital Records from Kern Co. Public Health Services
KERN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
Kern County Clerk Recorder issues certified copies of birth and death certificates for events the occurred within Kern County. You may order copies of Kern County vital records through VitalChek on an expedited bases.
NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
NOTICE
Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
Available California (CA) Vital Record Types
Birth Authorized
A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in Kern County from 1960 to Present.
Birth Informational
If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the birth record, you will receive a certified informational copy with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy. This document is primarily used for genealogy and cannot be used for legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in Kern County from 1960 to Present.
Death Authorized
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in Kern County from 1993 to Present.
Death Informational
If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the death record, you will receive a certified informational copy with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy. This document is primarily used for genealogy and cannot be used for legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in Kern County from 1993 to Present.
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