California · County eRecording
eRecording in Kern County, CA
iRecord365 files deeds, liens, releases, and notices electronically with the Kern County Clerk-Recorder. Submit a PDF online — we check it against Kern County requirements, pay the recorder, and send back the stamped document.
Recorder's office
Kern County Clerk-Recorder
1655 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Contact
(661) 868-6400
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Pacific)
Turnaround
Kern County e-recordings are typically reviewed and returned the same business day when submitted before the daily cutoff.
Kern County recording fees
County charges verified August 2026 against the Kern County Clerk-Recorder fee schedule. Counties change fees without notice — we confirm the exact amount on your invoice before anything is submitted.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base recording fee, first page | $15.00 |
| Each additional page | $3.00 |
| SB 2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee (per title, unless exempt) | $75.00 |
| Real estate fraud prosecution fee | $10.00 |
| Non-conforming page (not 8½" x 11") | $3.00 per page |
| Documentary transfer tax | $0.55 per $500 of consideration |
- • The $75 SB 2 fee applies per title, capped at $225 per transaction, and is exempt on documents recorded in connection with a transfer subject to documentary transfer tax.
- • A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report avoids the $20 in-lieu fee on transfers.
Our flat service fee is billed on top of the county charges, itemized on one invoice.
Documents we record in Kern County
- Grant deeds and quitclaim deeds
- Deeds of trust and reconveyances
- Mechanic's liens and lien releases
- Notices of default and trustee's deeds
- Assignments and substitutions of trustee
- Easements, covenants, and abandonments
- Powers of attorney
- Oil, gas, and mineral leases
Formatting rules that cause rejections here
- 1
Pages must be 8½" x 11" (letter). Legal-size or oversized pages add a non-conforming fee per page.
- 2
Leave the top 2½ inches of the first page clear — 5 inches from the left edge is reserved for the recorder's stamp.
- 3
Include the document title, return-to name and address, and the APN where applicable.
- 4
Notary acknowledgment must use current California statutory wording, including the required disclosure box.
- 5
A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR) is required on transfers, or a $20 fee applies in lieu.
Kern County eRecording questions
Which company records documents electronically in Kern County, CA?
iRecord365 is a nationwide electronic recording (eRecording) submitter that files documents with the Kern County Clerk-Recorder. You upload a signed PDF, we review it against Kern County requirements, pay the recording fees, and return the stamped document. Call (714) 602-1510 or email info@irecord365.com.
Does Kern County, CA accept eRecording?
Yes. The Kern County Clerk-Recorder accepts eligible documents electronically through authorized submitters such as iRecord365. Kern County e-recordings are typically reviewed and returned the same business day when submitted before the daily cutoff.
What does it cost to record a document in Kern County, CA?
Kern County charges $15.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page, plus any statutory fees. iRecord365 adds one flat service fee, itemized on a single invoice before anything is submitted.
What documents can iRecord365 record in Kern County, CA?
Grant deeds and quitclaim deeds, Deeds of trust and reconveyances, Mechanic's liens and lien releases, Notices of default and trustee's deeds, Assignments and substitutions of trustee, Easements, covenants, and abandonments, Powers of attorney, Oil, gas, and mineral leases. Documents are reviewed for county margin, notary, and legal description requirements before submission.
Do I need an account or software to eRecord in Kern County, CA?
No. There is no account, no software, and no minimum volume. Submit the PDF online and iRecord365 handles the county submission and fee payment.
Ready to record in Kern County?
Upload your signed PDF and we handle the rest — county review, fee payment, and the recorded copy back to your inbox. No account, no software, no minimum volume.