Kern County Veterans Service Department

Kern County's Veterans Service Department in Bakersfield helps veterans and families with VA and CalVet claims and issues the veteran status verification the DMV needs for the VETERAN designation on a driver licence. Visits are by appointment; call 661-868-7300.

Also called: CVSO, VSO, county veterans service officer, claims help, Bakersfield, Golden State Avenue, VETERAN designation, College Fee Waiver, Honor Guard.

For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Kern County, CACounty

Kern County Code chapter 2.87 establishes the Veterans Service Department to carry out the board's policies on services to veterans and the eligible dependents of deceased veterans in federal claims, with a county veterans service officer appointed by the Board of Supervisors. It is the county veterans service office California counties run under Military and Veterans Code section 970; see the California entry. What it does. Help with VA disability compensation, pension and aid and attendance, dependents' allowances, health care, burial and national cemetery benefits, the GI Bill, vocational rehabilitation, home loans, VA life insurance, CalVet home loans and veterans homes, the CalVet College Fee Waiver, Dependents' Educational Assistance, CHAMPVA, DIC and death pension. It also issues the veteran status verification form for the VETERAN designation on a California driver licence or ID card, in person or by mail; the designation needs a discharge other than dishonorable. Where. 1120 Golden State Avenue, Bakersfield 93301, by appointment; phone 661-868-7300, email [email protected]. The department's contact form asks for the last four digits of the veteran's Social Security number to find the veteran in its records.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Kern County Veterans Service Department
Gate	Rule
Veterans and families	Any veteran, dependent or survivor can use the office. No rating is needed.

Sources

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Last updated 2026-10-02.

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Disclaimer

VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.