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Kern County Long Form Deed of Trust Form

Kern County Deed of Trust Form

Kern County Deed of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 8/7/2025
Kern County Deed of Trust Guidelines

Kern County Deed of Trust Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/18/2025
Kern County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

Kern County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/5/2025
Kern County Promissory Note Form

Kern County Promissory Note Form

Note that is secured by the Deed of Trust.

Document Last Validated 8/8/2025
Kern County Promissory Note Guidelines

Kern County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/17/2025
Kern County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Kern County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/12/2025
Kern County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Kern County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Mail to borrower(s) for fiscal year reporting.

Document Last Validated 8/4/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Kern County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Kern County Recorder
Address:
1530 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, California 93301

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm / Recording until 2:00pm

Phone: 661-868-6400 x 86448

Recording Tips for Kern County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Consider using eRecording to avoid trips to the office

Cities and Jurisdictions in Kern County

Properties in any of these areas use Kern County forms:

  • Arvin
  • Bakersfield
  • Bodfish
  • Boron
  • Buttonwillow
  • Caliente
  • California City
  • Cantil
  • Delano
  • Edison
  • Edwards
  • Fellows
  • Frazier Park
  • Glennville
  • Inyokern
  • Johannesburg
  • Keene
  • Kernville
  • Lake Isabella
  • Lamont
  • Lebec
  • Lost Hills
  • Maricopa
  • Mc Farland
  • Mc Kittrick
  • Mojave
  • Onyx
  • Randsburg
  • Ridgecrest
  • Rosamond
  • Shafter
  • Taft
  • Tehachapi
  • Tupman
  • Wasco
  • Weldon
  • Wofford Heights
  • Woody

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Kern County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Kern County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Kern County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Kern County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Kern County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Kern County?

Recording fees in Kern County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 661-868-6400 x 86448 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A deed of trust (DOT), also known as a trust deed, is a document that conveys title to real property to a trustee as security for a loan until the grantor (borrower) repays the lender according to terms defined in the promissory note. It's similar to a mortgage but differs in that mortgages only include two parties (borrower and lender). The laws of each state determine whether to use a deed of trust or a mortgage.

This form may be used for residential property, condominiums, second homes, vacant land, planned unit developments, small commercial and rental property with up to 4 units, if more than 4 units-attach our assignment of leases and rents form.

This DOT contains a Power of Sale Clause allowing for a non-judicial foreclosure, saving time and expense for the lender. The promissory note can be used for installment or balloon payments. A deed of trust and promissory note containing stringent default terms can be beneficial to the Beneficiary/Lender.

(California Long Form Deed of Trust Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed examples) For use in California only.

Important: Your property must be located in Kern County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Long Form Deed of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Kern County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Kern County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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