Kern County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Kern County, CA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Bakersfield area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$12,500
Courts (6)
6 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Metropolitan Division - Justice Building
1215 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Other Courthouse Locations
Delano Division
1122 Jefferson St
Delano, CA 93215
Lamont Division
12022 Main St
Lamont, CA 93241
Mojave Division
1773 State Highway 58 Business
Mojave, CA 93501
Ridgecrest Division
132 E Coso Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Shafter Division
325 Central Valley Hwy
Shafter, CA 93263
How to File in Kern County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full California small claims court guide →