Kern County Hall of Records, Government records repository in Downtown Bakersfield, United States.

Kern County Hall of Records is a government building in the Civic Center of Downtown Bakersfield, California, constructed in 1909 across the street from the old courthouse. Architects Robert Train and Robert Williams designed it in the Beaux Arts style with large windows and a rotunda; a 1939 remodel by Francis W. Wynkoop covered the rotunda, removed the roof statues and reduced the windows, giving the building its PWA Moderne look.

The building was constructed in 1909 with original Beaux Arts styling before being substantially redesigned in 1939. Architect Francis W. Wynkoop oversaw the renovation that transformed it into PWA Moderne design, which the structure retains today.

The building's name reflects its function: it holds Kern County's official records, from property deeds to birth and death certificates. Genealogists and residents come here to trace family lines and settle legal questions. The 1909 structure replaced the courthouse as the county's record repository, and it has served that role continuously ever since.

Access is available during regular business hours and visitors can request official documents or conduct research on site. Contact information and exact hours can be obtained by calling +1 661-868-6449.

The Hall of Records is one of the few government buildings in Kern County to come through the 1952 earthquake, which damaged much of downtown Bakersfield. It has been in continuous government use since 1909, the longest run of any county building.