CALSPro CCPS #778 · NAPPS Member #14391 · Registered & Bonded Process Server · Registered & Bonded Professional Photocopier · Serving all of California — with local expertise in Kern, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange County & the Inland Empire
ProServer CA is a registered and bonded California process server headquartered in Bakersfield (CALSPro CCPS #778, NAPPS Member #14391). We serve summonses and complaints, subpoenas, unlawful detainers, restraining orders, family law documents, small claims, and related court papers throughout Bakersfield and Kern County.
Cities We Serve
Serving Bakersfield, Delano, McFarland, Wasco, Shafter, Arvin, Lamont, Taft, Oildale, Tehachapi, Mojave, Rosamond, California City, Ridgecrest, Lake Isabella, and all of Kern County
Common ZIP codes served: 93301, 93304, 93305, 93306, 93307, 93308, 93309, 93311, 93312, 93313, and surrounding areas.
Local Knowledge, Kern County Focus
Bakersfield is our home base — the firm is headquartered here, and Kern County is where we do our deepest work. We know the county's Superior Court system from the ground up: the Metropolitan Division on Truxtun Avenue where civil, unlawful detainer, and family law matters are filed, the criminal court a block away on Truxtun, the Juvenile Justice Center, the traffic and self-help divisions, and the branch courthouses out in Delano, Lamont, Shafter, and Taft. We know the clerk's windows, the filing routines, and the neighborhoods across greater Bakersfield — from downtown and the northeast to Oildale, Rosedale, and the southwest — so a serve here moves without wasted steps. For the high-desert and mountain communities of Eastern Kern and the Antelope Valley, see Eastern Kern, Ridgecrest & Kern River Valley below.
Courts We Serve
Kern County Superior Court — info & hours ↗
As one of Kern County's registered, CALSPro-certified process servers, we provide fast, reliable service at the courthouses attorneys and litigants use most:
- Kern County Superior Court, Metropolitan Division Justice Building — 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Our primary courthouse for civil filings, unlawful detainer, and family law matters — including Requests for Order, restraining orders, and divorce proceedings.
- Kern County Superior Court, Metropolitan Division (Criminal) — 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Handles felony trials and criminal proceedings.
- Kern County Superior Court, Juvenile Justice Center — 2100 College Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305.
- Kern County Superior Court, Metropolitan Traffic Division — 3131 Arrow Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308.
- Kern County Superior Court, Revenue/Self-Help Center — 5555 California Avenue, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93309.
- Kern County Superior Court (1661 L St) — 1661 L Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
We also serve the following courts by request — contact us to confirm scheduling and same-day availability:
Note: Bakersfield is also home to a federal courthouse — the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, located at 510 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. This location primarily handles federal misdemeanor matters on federal lands and national parks within Kern and Inyo counties; most federal civil and criminal matters for Kern County are filed through the Fresno Division. Contact us to confirm if your matter requires federal service.
Eastern Kern, Ridgecrest & Kern River Valley
Kern County runs well past Bakersfield. We serve the high desert and mountain communities on a regular schedule: Tehachapi, Mojave, Rosamond, California City, Ridgecrest, Inyokern and the Indian Wells Valley, plus Lake Isabella, Kernville, Wofford Heights and Bodfish in the Kern River Valley. Lancaster and Palmdale in the Antelope Valley are served by request.
Tehachapi roots. Brad lived in Tehachapi for twenty years, so the passes, towns and distances of Eastern Kern are familiar ground. Every assignment is personally overseen, documented with GPS on every attempt, and finished with a court-ready proof of service.
Eastern Kern courthouses:
- Kern County Superior Court, Mojave Branch: 1773 State Hwy 58 Business, Mojave, CA 93501 (the area's primary courthouse)
- Kern County Superior Court, Ridgecrest Branch: 132 E Coso Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, (661) 610-7450
- Antelope Valley (Lancaster, Palmdale) cases are Los Angeles County matters: Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse, 42011 4th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
Turnaround: standard service across Eastern Kern gets a first attempt within 3–7 business days and is completed within 10–15 days from payment. Rush and same-day options are available for hearings and deadlines that cannot move.
Records subpoenas: we also act as deposition officer for records held by Eastern Kern employers, clinics and agencies in Ridgecrest, Tehachapi and Mojave.
Common Eastern Kern ZIP codes: 93501, 93505, 93527, 93555, 93560, 93561, 93240, 93238, 93285, 93205.
Court Runner & Ex Parte Filing
Court runs at Kern County Superior Court start at $125 plus court fees. Rush and multi-stop runs are quoted up front.
- Clerk window filings with conformed copies back
- Ex parte delivery and signed orders returned (we do not appear or argue)
- Certified copies of judgments and orders
- Subpoena issuance, including UIDDA out-of-state subpoenas
- File-and-serve in one trip, with GPS-documented proof
Civil ex parte notice is generally due by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing (CRC 3.1203(a)), so send papers early.
Our Standards
Every attempt is GPS-documented; standard service includes four attempts at varying times; and each proof of service is completed in court-ready form for the Kern County Superior Court. Rush and same-day options are available when scheduling permits. All work follows the California Code of Civil Procedure.
Skip Tracing
When a defendant is hard to locate, we offer skip tracing to develop a current address for service in pending and active Kern County cases — conducted for permissible service-of-process purposes in accordance with applicable California law.
Ready for the SPARE Act (AB 747)
California's biggest service-of-process reform in 50 years takes effect January 1, 2027 — requiring photo and GPS documentation and a defined three-attempt diligence standard, and shifting the burden of proving lawful service onto the party seeking a default. We already document every attempt with GPS and include four attempts as standard, so Kern County service prepared by ProServer CA is built to hold up now and after the law changes. Read our SPARE Act breakdown →
Why Attorneys and Firms Choose ProServer CA in Kern County
As a registered, bonded, CALSPro-certified (C.C.P.S. #778) and NAPPS-member process server based in Bakersfield, we bring local familiarity with every Kern courthouse, GPS-documented attempts, court-ready proofs of service that meet California Code of Civil Procedure requirements, and clear communication from pickup through filed proof. It's the standard Kern County attorneys, firms, and self-represented litigants rely on.
Bakersfield process serving — FAQ
How much does a process server cost in Bakersfield? Pricing depends on location, urgency, and difficulty. Contact us for a quote before we begin — the price is confirmed up front with no hidden fees.
How many attempts are included? Four attempts at varying times come with standard service — one more than the typical three.
Is same-day or rush service available in Kern County? Yes, when scheduling permits. California allows service seven days a week; contact us for current availability.
Which Bakersfield courthouse handles evictions and family law? Those civil, unlawful detainer, and family law matters are handled at the Metropolitan Division Justice Building at 1215 Truxtun Avenue.
Can you locate a defendant who has moved? Yes — skip tracing to develop a current address for service is available for pending and active cases, in accordance with applicable California law.
Do you cover the whole county? We cover greater Bakersfield and the central and western Kern branch courts. Eastern Kern (Mojave, Tehachapi, Rosamond, California City) and the Antelope Valley have their own page.
Do you serve Tehachapi, Mojave, Ridgecrest and the rest of Eastern Kern? Yes. Tehachapi, Mojave, Rosamond, California City, Ridgecrest, Inyokern and the Kern River Valley (Lake Isabella, Kernville, Wofford Heights, Bodfish) are served on a regular schedule, with rush service available. Eastern Kern matters are generally heard at the Kern County Superior Court Mojave Branch or Ridgecrest Branch.
Which court handles Antelope Valley cases? Lancaster and Palmdale cases generally fall under Los Angeles County Superior Court at the Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse in Lancaster. Confirm your case's assigned court; we serve the Antelope Valley by request.
How much does a court runner cost in Bakersfield? Court runs start at $125 plus court fees; rush and multi-stop runs are quoted before we go.
Do you handle ex parte filings at Kern County Superior Court? Yes. We deliver ex parte papers and return any signed order; we do not appear or argue.
How we document every serve
If service is ever challenged, you have the records to back it up.
- GPS-stamped attemptsEvery attempt is logged with date, time, and location.
- Photo documentationWe photograph the address on attempts whenever it is safe to do so.
- Live attempt updatesYou get updates through ServeManager as each attempt happens, not just at the end.
- Court-ready proof of serviceThe right form for your case (SC-104, FL-115, POS-010 and others), filled out correctly.
- Registered process serverUnder California Evidence Code § 647, a registered server's proof of service is presumed accurate.
Brad Sanders · CALSPro Certified Process Server #778 · Kern County Registered #848 · NAPPS #14391 · USMC veteran
