Services
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eFiling (temporarily unavailable) Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / 35 MB total Kern County is an eFileCA court. Learn more>> |
Civil Limited (Mandatory for represented parties) Civil Unlimited (Mandatory for represented parties) Civil Complex (Mandatory for represented parties) Small Claims (Voluntary) Family (Mandatory for represented parties) Probate (Mandatory for represented parties) |
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Physical Filing Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / 35 MB total |
Available for documents that are exempt from eFiling. |
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Courtesy Copy Delivery Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / 35 MB total |
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Court locations
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Metro Division 1215 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 868-4934 |
eFiling Physical Filing Deadline M-Th: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Deadline Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. (For delivery same court day) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline M-Th: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Deadline Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. (For delivery same court day) |
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Delano Superior Court 1122 Jefferson Street Delano, Ca 93215 (661) 720-5800 |
eFiling Physical Filing Deadline M-Th: Before 11:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Deadline Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline M-Th: Before 11:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Deadline Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) |
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Lamont Superior Court 12022 Main Street Lamont, CA 93241 (661) 868-5800 |
eFiling Physical Filing Deadline M-Th: Before 11:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Deadline Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline M-Th: Before 11:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Deadline Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) |
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Mojave Superior Court 1773 State Highway 58 Business Mojave, CA 93501 (661) 824-7100 |
eFiling Physical Filing Deadline M-Th: Before 11:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Deadline Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline M-Th: Before 11:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Deadline Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) |
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Ridgecrest Superior Court 132 East Coso Ave Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760) 384-5900 |
eFiling Physical Filing Deadline M-Th: Before 11:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Deadline Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline M-Th: Before 11:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Deadline Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) |
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Shafter Superior Court 325 Central Valley Hwy Shafter, CA 93263 (661) 746-7500 |
eFiling Physical Filing Deadline M-Th: Before 11:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Deadline Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline M-Th: Before 11:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) Deadline Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. (For two day delivery) |
Contact information
| Department | Phone | |
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| Administration | (661) 868-4934 | WMAdmin@Kern.Courts.CA.Gov |
| Civil | (661) 868-7204 | WMCivil@Kern.Courts.CA.Gov |
| Family Law | (661) 868-7221 | WMFamilyLaw@Kern.Courts.CA.Gov |
| Probate | (661) 868-7219 | WMProbate@Kern.Courts.CA.Gov |
Useful resources
Temporary Physical Filing FAQs (Aug. 24-Oct. 6):
Why is Kern County disabling eFiling from August 24 to October 6?
The Court is suspending eFiling so it can transition to a new case management system (from Tyler Odyssey to Journal Technologies’ eCourt). During this time, all filings must be submitted in paper form.
DeleteHow do I submit filings during this time?
You can continue to place filings through your One Legal account as usual. Our workflow will automatically switch to physical filing—meaning your uploaded documents will be printed and delivered to the Court by our local Kern County filing partners.
DeleteHow will One Legal get my documents to the Court?
- Two copies will be printed for every filing, per court requirements.
- Documents will be hole-punched, prepared, and delivered:
- Urgent filings → taken to the clerk’s window and stamped “received.”
- Standard filings → placed in the Court’s drop box. A photo confirmation will be provided in your One Legal order updates.
- Conformed copies will be retrieved from the Court’s pick-up box, then scanned and returned to your One Legal account.
How will court filing fees be paid?
- One Legal will advance court fees on your behalf using a One Legal check.
- Fees will appear on your invoice.
- We make every effort to calculate the correct fee, but if you know the exact amount due or have special fee instructions, please enter these in the Instructions field when placing your order.
How will I know when my document has been delivered?
Your order status in One Legal will update to “Delivered.” If the filing was delivered to the clerk’s window, you’ll receive a copy with the “received” stamp. If the filing was placed in a drop box, we’ll also provide a photo confirmation.
DeleteWhat are the filing deadlines and service levels?
Court Location |
Deadline (M–Th) |
Deadline (Fri) |
Service Level |
Bakersfield Metropolitan – Civil/Family |
12:00 PM |
10:00 AM |
Same Day |
Bakersfield Metropolitan – Probate |
12:00 PM |
10:00 AM |
Same Day |
Delano |
11:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Two Day |
Lamont |
11:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Two Day |
Mojave |
11:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Two Day |
Ridgecrest |
11:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Two Day |
Shafter |
11:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Two Day |
Lake Isabella (Kern River) |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
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Taft (Maricopa) |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
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How much does it cost?
- Filing costs vary by courthouse. Standard and Rush pricing applies.
- Note on page charges: Because the Court requires two copies of every filing, page charges may be higher than usual.
Court Location |
Standard |
Rush |
Bakersfield Metropolitan – Civil/Family |
$125.00 |
$205.00 |
Bakersfield Metropolitan – Probate |
$125.00 |
$205.00 |
Delano |
$200.00 |
$280.00 |
Lamont |
$200.00 |
$280.00 |
Mojave |
$225.00 |
$305.00 |
Ridgecrest |
$225.00 |
$305.00 |
Shafter |
$200.00 |
$280.00 |
Lake Isabella (Kern River) |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
Taft (Maricopa) |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
Are there special rules for motions?
- Motions must be reserved directly with the Court by phone: (661) 610-6460.
- Filing deadline: Motion documents must be physically submitted within 3 business days of reservation.
- Late filings void the reservation, and a new one must be made.
- Use a messenger/courier (mail is not recommended).
- Reservations cannot be made online and must be arranged with staff by phone.
Are there special rules for ex parte applications?
- Must be reserved by phone with the Clerk’s Office: (661) 610-6460.
- Pre-clearance required with the Clerk before filing.
- Notice must be given to other parties by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
- Applications and supporting documents must be filed by 12:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing (urgent service required outside Bakersfield).
- Paper copies may be dropped off at the counter or placed in the drop box.
- Late filings will not be heard.
Who can I call with questions about reservations?
Civil Hearing Reservations (Direct Line): (661) 610-6460
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