This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SallyFellows Surnames: Stewart Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14591/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If I need a death certificate for someone who died in Bakersfield, would I contact Kern County or the State of California. Thank you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.