Authorized use of the County Seal or County Logo by County departments shall be automatic.

In the absence of detailed guidelines, such use shall observe commonly accepted criteria for good taste and propriety. In any situation in which the Seal or Logo is deemed to damage rather than enhance the County’s image, The County Administrative Office may request that the department or agency so using the seal or logo recall/remove the item(s) containing the seal or logo until a review is held. Appeal of County Administrative Office’s decisions in such cases may be made to the Board of Supervisors.

In accordance with Chapter 2.05, Title 2 of the Kern County Ordinance Codes, any organization that is not directly sponsored by a department or agency of Kern County must apply to the County Administrative Office for each proposed use of the County Seal or Logo.

Applications for use of the Kern County Seal or Logo must be submitted 30 days prior to the date on which intended use of the Seal or Logo is to commence.

Notification of the County Administrative Office’s decision will be made via the organization’s listed email contact within 2 weeks of receipt of the application.

Appeal of the County Administrative Office’s decisions may be made to the Board of Supervisors.

Note: Using the County Seal or County Logo for promotional/marketing materials or items to be sold is prohibited.

In accordance with Chapter 2.05, Title 2 of the Kern County Ordinance Codes, any organization that is not directly sponsored by a department or agency of Kern County must apply to the County Administrative Office for each proposed use of the County Seal or Logo.

Request to Use Kern County Seal or Logo Form