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Kern County eviction fees
Not verified We have not verified Kern County's local filing, service or writ fees yet. Statewide rules below still apply. Ask the clerk of the superior court in the county where the property is located (unlawful detainer) before you file.
| Eviction filing fee | $240 Unlawful detainer complaint, amount up to $10,000 ($385 for $10,001–$35,000); a few courts add local surcharges Source: Statewide civil fee schedule eff. Jan. 1, 2026 (via Solano Superior Court) |
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| Service of process and writ / removal | Not verified Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable |
About the missing details
Why it's missing: We only list local service and writ fees published by an official source. The California filing fee is set statewide (shown above), but Kern County hasn't published its sheriff or marshal service and writ fees in a form we could verify, so call the sheriff's civil unit or the court clerk to confirm.
General information
Not specific to Kern County
Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.
Closest place with verified data
Clark County, NV (about 217 miles away): complaint for summary eviction $71
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California Courts Self-Help: Eviction notices · Official website
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California eviction steps
- Notice for unpaid rent. A 3-day notice to pay rent or quit; the 3 days exclude Saturdays, Sundays and court holidays. It may demand only rent, not late fees or other charges. (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1161(2))
- File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the superior Court in the county where the property is located (unlawful detainer). Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (California Courts Self-Help: Eviction notices)
- Hearing, judgment and removal. After the tenant is served, the court sets a hearing. If the landlord wins, removal happens only through the court's order or writ, carried out by a law enforcement officer. Exact timelines are in the court's self-help materials. (California Courts Self-Help: Eviction notices)