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Kern County · Process serving

Process Server in Edwards, CA

Kern County, California

Valpro Attorney Services serves papers in Edwards, in Kern County, about 322 miles in a straight line from our Sacramento office. Cases from Edwards go to the Superior Court of California, County of Kern. Send a Service Request with your documents, choose Rush or Standard, and get every update by email.

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How soon?

Standard: Requests are received and processed within 1–2 business days. Once the server receives the request, the first attempt will be made within 48–72 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).

County
Kern County
ZIP Code areas
1
From our office
322 mi, straight line

Edwards at a glance

Edwards facts

County
Kern County
County seat
Bakersfield
ZIP Code area
93523
From our office
About 322 mi, straight line
Superior court
Superior Court, County of Kern

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 (population, ZIP Code areas, center point). Distance is a straight line from 1520 W El Camino Ave #125, Sacramento, CA 95833, not driving distance.

How fast can Valpro Attorney Services serve papers in Edwards?

  • Standard

    Requests are received and processed within 1–2 business days. Once the server receives the request, the first attempt will be made within 48–72 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).

  • Rush

    Requests are processed the same day or within 24 hours (depending on the time of receipt). Service will be attempted the same day or within 24 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).

We make no guarantees for service.

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Which court hears Edwards cases?

Edwards cases are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Kern. Six of its 11 locations take civil, small claims or eviction cases.

  • Metropolitan Division Justice Building

    1215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Child support · Restraining orders · Mental healthMon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.(661) 610-6000Open in Maps

  • Delano

    1122 Jefferson St, Delano, CA 93215
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Criminal · TrafficMon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.(661) 610-7300Open in Maps

  • Lamont

    12022 Main St, Lamont, CA 93241
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Criminal · TrafficMon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.(661) 610-7100Open in Maps

  • Mojave

    1773 State Highway 58 Business, Mojave, CA 93501
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Criminal · TrafficMon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.(661) 610-7400Open in Maps

  • Ridgecrest

    132 E Coso Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Child support · Criminal · TrafficMon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.(661) 610-7450Open in Maps

  • Shafter

    325 Central Valley Hwy, Shafter, CA 93263
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Criminal · TrafficMon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.(661) 610-7200Open in Maps
E-filing

Required for attorneys in listed case types

Parties with attorneys must e-file in civil, eviction, family law and probate cases (Local Rule 1.10), and since October 6, 2025 the court no longer accepts their paper filings; self-represented parties are encouraged but not required to

Kern County e-filing rulesApproved e-filing providersChecked Oct 28, 2026
Small claims

In person at the courthouse where the claim will be heard (venue by ZIP code): Metropolitan Division Justice Building (1215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield), Delano, Lamont, Mojave, Ridgecrest or Shafter; by mail to that courthouse; or by e-filing through an EFSP. Small Claims Night Court at 3131 Arrow St on request.

Small claims on the court's site

Source: Superior Court of California, County of Kern (kern.courts.ca.gov), checked Oct 28, 2026.

Court filing in Kern CountyAll 11 Kern County courthouses
  • Court filing in Kern County In-person court filing and eFiling at California superior courts, with endorsed copies back to you.
  • Document retrieval Court records and documents pulled and delivered by messenger.
  • Skip tracing Finding a current address when the one you have no longer works, plus records research.
  • Secretary of State filings Business filings and document requests at the California Secretary of State, plus UCC filings, tax liens, and apostille and authentication.

Which places near Edwards do we serve?

Straight-line distance from Edwards.

What AB 747 requires for service in Edwards from 2027

Starting January 1, 2027, AB 747, the SPARE Act, sets new rules for service across California. Before substituted service, 3 good-faith attempts at personal delivery, on 3 different days at 3 different times, show reasonable diligence, and each attempt is photographed with an automatic date, time and GPS stamp.

How AB 747 works for service
  1. 3
    Attempts before substituted serviceOn 3 different days, at 3 different times. CCP § 415.20(b)(2)
  2. A stamped photo of each attemptAutomatic date, time and GPS. CCP § 417.10
  3. Registration number on the proofFor registered process servers

Source: AB 747, Ch. 563, Stats. 2025 · checked Oct 26, 2026. General information, not legal advice.

Edwards process server questions

Not listed here? Call 855-582-5776 during business hours, Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Which superior court covers Edwards?

The Superior Court of California, County of Kern. Its courthouses for civil, small claims and eviction cases are listed below. Courthouse details checked Oct 28, 2026.

How far is Edwards from the Valpro Attorney Services office?

About 322 miles in a straight line from our office at 1520 W El Camino Ave #125, Sacramento, CA 95833. You send the Service Request online, so the distance doesn't change how you start.

How long does service take in Edwards?

Standard: Requests are received and processed within 1–2 business days. Once the server receives the request, the first attempt will be made within 48–72 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines). Rush: Requests are processed the same day or within 24 hours (depending on the time of receipt). Service will be attempted the same day or within 24 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).

Can I e-file a Kern County case?

Parties with attorneys must e-file in civil, eviction, family law and probate cases (Local Rule 1.10), and since October 6, 2025 the court no longer accepts their paper filings; self-represented parties are encouraged but not required to (checked Oct 28, 2026). Valpro Attorney Services offers in-person court filing and eFiling; choose Court Filing on the Service Request.

What do I need to send?

The documents, the name of the person or business to serve, the full street address with any unit number, and a Letter of Instruction with the best times to find them.

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