What happens to the license after the ceremony?
After the ceremony, the license is completed by the person performing the ceremony and is returned to our office. It is required that the license be returned within 10 days after the ceremony. Once we receive the license and it is correct, we register the license. At that time, you may purchase a copy of the license either by telephone, mail or in person. The cost of the certified copy of the license is currently $13.00.
Public Marriage Licenses The license should be completed by the person performing the ceremony and returned to the Kern County Recorder’s Office within 10 days from the ceremony. The license is recorded and a certified copy will be made available to you within approximately 10-14 business days after it is received. The fee for a certified copy of your Public Marriage License is $13.00. If you need a certified copy of your Public Marriage License, please stop by the address below or call: The Kern County Recorder’s Office 1655 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 868-6400 KERN COUNTY RECORDER ONLINE Confidential Marriage Licenses A certified copy of a Confidential Marriage License may be purchased 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday by only the parties to be married. Photo I.D., such as a California Driver’s License, is required. The fee for a certified copy of a Confidential Marriage License is $13.00. The Kern County Clerk’s Office accepts cash, money orders, bank imprinted
