City of Kansas City Health Department: phone, Troost office, birth records, vaccines, STD clinic, food permits and Healthy Homes
The City of Kansas City Health Department serves Kansas City, Missouri residents and regulated businesses from the main 2400 Troost Avenue location, the Northland office, and several service-specific clinics and programs.
This guide is for Kansas City, Missouri. It is not for Kansas City, Kansas, Wyandotte County, the Kansas vital records office, Jackson County outside KCMO services, or the Missouri state health department.
Find the right Kansas City Health Department service
Select your need below. This tool does not book appointments, but it helps users call the right clinic or program before visiting.
Call 816-513-6008 for general KCMO Health Department routing. The main office is at 2400 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108.
Quick answer for Kansas City Health Department services
The main Kansas City, Missouri Health Department phone number is 816-513-6008. The main office is located at 2400 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108 and is generally listed as open 8 a.m.-5 p.m..
Use direct service numbers when possible: Birth & Death Records 816-513-6309, Childhood Vaccination Clinic 816-513-6108, Adult/Travel Vaccines 816-513-6128, Sexual Health Clinic 816-513-6379, Food Permits 816-513-6315, Healthy Homes 816-513-6464, Lead Testing 816-513-6048, and Northland Office 816-513-6171.
Official verification and duplicate-page warning
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This guide uses official City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department pages for main office details, Vital Records, childhood vaccinations, adult and travel immunizations, free STD testing, TB services, mpox, restaurant inspection results, food permits, food handler classes, lead testing, Healthy Homes, Fountain Cards and Northland office services.
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What this Kansas City Health Department guide covers
Kansas City Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the direct phone number when you already know the service. It is usually faster than calling the main line for certificates, vaccines, STD testing, TB, food permits or rental housing complaints.
| Need | Correct phone or suite | Best practical move |
|---|---|---|
| Main Kansas City Health Department | 816-513-6008; 2400 Troost Ave | Use for general routing when you are not sure which program handles your issue. |
| Birth and death records | 816-513-6309; Suite 1000 | Use for Missouri birth and death certificates handled by the Kansas City Office of Vital Records. |
| Childhood Vaccination Clinic | 816-513-6108; Suite 1400 | Call for an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome but not guaranteed. Bring child vaccine records. |
| Adult, refugee and international traveler vaccines | 816-513-6128; Suite 1300 | Call early for travel vaccines. Bring vaccine history and itinerary if travel-related. |
| Sexual Health Clinic | 816-513-6379; Suite 2000 | Call Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., to schedule and help guarantee a spot. |
| Tuberculosis testing and treatment | 816-513-6110, option 1; health@kcmo.org | Use for TB exposure, testing, treatment or risk-factor questions. |
| Mpox testing and vaccination | 816-513-6152 | Call for appointment and check current eligibility before assuming you qualify. |
| Food permits, food licenses, food handler cards and restaurant complaints | 816-513-6315; Suite 3000 | Use for permits, inspection routing, food handler registration and complaint questions. |
| Lead testing | 816-513-6048; Suite 3400 | Call for lead testing and Lead Safe KC questions. |
| Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program | 816-513-6464; Suite 3600 | Use for tenant, landlord and rental inspection program questions. |
| Northland Health Department Office | 816-513-6171; 5340 Chouteau Trafficway | Use for Northland office services, food handler card processing and monthly vaccination clinic questions. |
| Fountain Card city ID | 816-513-6120 | Use for Kansas City resident city ID questions and document preparation. |
Kansas City Health Department address, hours and map
The main Kansas City, Missouri Health Department location is 2400 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108. The main listing shows 8 a.m.-5 p.m., but individual clinics have service-specific schedules, suite numbers and check-in rules.
Before you visit 2400 Troost Avenue
Most user problems happen because the wrong suite, wrong record state, missing ID, missed check-in time or wrong clinic type was used. Use this checklist first.
Birth and death certificates at Kansas City Office of Vital Records
The Kansas City Office of Vital Records is at 2400 Troost Ave, Suite 1000. The phone number is 816-513-6309, and the official page lists births@kcmo.org for questions.
The city page says local-level birth records are available for 1920-present, while state-level Missouri births are available from 1910-present. For Kansas certificates, the city directs users to call 785-296-1400.
| Certificate route | Official fee or range | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate in person | $15 | Complete the form, bring ID, and use an accepted in-person payment method. |
| Birth certificate by mail | $15 | Notarized application, self-addressed stamped envelope, and check or money order payable to Vital Records. |
| Online or phone birth certificate | $26.26-$45.25 through VitalChek | Credit card and VitalChek ordering information. |
| Death certificate | $14 first copy, $11 each additional copy | Record details, ID, eligibility, and payment method. |
Confirm the record state
Missouri and Kansas certificates use different official routes. Do not use KCMO Vital Records for a Kansas birth or death record.
Choose request method
Use in person, mail, online or phone. Fees and document rules can differ by method.
Prepare ID and relationship proof
Birth certificates are limited to the person named, qualifying immediate family and certain authorized requesters.
Child, adult, refugee and international travel vaccines
Childhood vaccines are handled through Suite 1400, phone 816-513-6108. The official child vaccine page says appointments are recommended; walk-ins are welcome but not guaranteed.
Adult, refugee and international traveler vaccines are handled through Suite 1300, phone 816-513-6128. For travel vaccines, call early because some vaccines and medicines should be completed at least a month before travel.
| Vaccine need | Phone and suite | Important timing or cost note |
|---|---|---|
| Childhood vaccines | 816-513-6108; Suite 1400 | Bring child’s previous shot record. Walk-ins are not guaranteed. |
| Flu shot for child | 816-513-6108; Suite 1400 | Official page lists $37 cash/credit unless eligible or billable to private insurance with proof. |
| Adult vaccines | 816-513-6128; Suite 1300 | Last appointment listed at 4:30 p.m.; fourth Thursday hours may be reduced. |
| Travel vaccines | 816-513-6128; Suite 1300 | Bring destination, departure date, itinerary and vaccine record. |
| TB skin test | 816-513-6128; Suite 1300 | Official adult immunization page lists TB skin test availability and a $30 cost. |
| TB blood test | 816-513-6128; Suite 1300 | Official page lists Wednesday-only TB blood test and $110 cost. |
Free STD testing, STD treatment, TB services and mpox appointments
The City offers free STD testing and treatment at 2400 Troost Ave. The Sexual Health Clinic phone is 816-513-6379. Call Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. if you want to schedule and help guarantee your spot.
Walk-ins are accepted during clinic hours, but the official page warns that users should arrive before 10:30 a.m. because slots fill quickly. Clinic hours are listed as 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, except holidays.
Food permits, restaurant inspections, food handler cards and complaints
Food Permits & Licenses are handled through the Environmental Public Health Program at 2400 Troost Ave, Suite 3000. The main food permit and training phone number is 816-513-6315.
If you are opening a restaurant, running a mobile unit, catering, selling at a farmers market, sampling food or taking a food handler class, use the official city page before paying vendors, signing a lease or announcing an opening date.
| Food service need | Official route | Practical warning |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant inspection results | Official KCMO inspection results page | Review trends over time, not just one inspection. |
| Restaurant or food vendor complaint | Call 816-513-6315, contact 311 or open a myKCMO ticket | Include business name, address, date, time, issue and whether anyone became ill. |
| Mobile unit, catering or farmers market permit | Food Permits for Mobile Units and Similar Vendors | Official page says return completed application at least 30 days before planned opening. |
| Food handler card or manager training | Register online or call 816-513-6315 | Pre-registration 48 hours in advance is required for classes. |
| Online food handler course | Approved KCMO partners | Bring completion certificate to KCHD within 30 days and bring photo ID. |
How to file a stronger food complaint
- Write the exact business name and address.
- Write the date and time of the visit or meal.
- Describe the public-health issue clearly: pests, unsafe food handling, illness, sewage, temperature abuse or contamination.
- Say whether anyone became sick and whether medical care was needed.
- Use the official complaint route instead of only posting a review.
Lead testing, Project Lead Safe KC and Healthy Homes rental inspections
Lead testing is listed at 2400 Troost Ave, Suite 3400, phone 816-513-6048. Project Lead Safe KC can help qualifying Kansas City, Missouri residents with lead-based paint stabilization steps.
The Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program regulates health and safety standards in rental housing in Kansas City, Missouri. Tenants and landlords can call 816-513-6464 for program guidance.
Fountain Card city ID and Northland office services
The Fountain Card is available to Kansas City, Missouri residents only. The city says it is designed to help residents access municipal and regional services, but it cannot replace a driver’s license.
The Northland office at 5340 Chouteau Trafficway makes services more convenient for residents north of the river. Its phone is 816-513-6171, and listed hours are weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed 1 p.m.-2 p.m. for lunch.
Kansas City, Missouri vs Kansas City, Kansas health department
This page is for the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department. Kansas City search intent is confusing because people may mean KCMO, Kansas City, Kansas, Wyandotte County, Clay County, Platte County, Jackson County, Independence or a nearby suburban public health department.
Related internal guides: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, birth certificate health department guide, and health department near me.
What to do if your Kansas City Health Department service is not found
Official Kansas City Health Department links
Use these official City of Kansas City, Missouri links before relying on directories, old phone lists, third-party certificate pages or paid permit help websites.
Kansas City Health Department official pageMain official page for KCMO Health Department services, clinics, phone numbers and service links. How to request a birth or death certificateOfficial KCMO Vital Records page for fees, ID, in-person, mail, online and phone ordering details. Childhood Vaccination ClinicOfficial KCMO child vaccine appointment, walk-in, document and cost details. Adult and international travel vaccinesOfficial adult, refugee, travel vaccine, TB skin test, TB blood test and titers information. Free STD testing and treatmentOfficial Sexual Health Clinic page for hours, appointment phone, walk-ins and free testing/treatment notes. Tuberculosis testing and treatmentOfficial TB services page for contact and treatment routing. Restaurant inspection resultsOfficial food service inspection result lookup and inspection guidance. Food permits for vendorsOfficial permit steps for mobile units, catering, farmers markets and similar vendors. Healthy Homes Rental Inspection ProgramOfficial rental housing health and safety inspection program information. Northland office servicesOfficial Northland office location, hours, food handler card and vaccination clinic information.Kansas City Health Department FAQ
What is the Kansas City Health Department phone number?
The main City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department phone number is 816-513-6008. Use direct service numbers for records, vaccines, sexual health, TB, food permits and Healthy Homes when possible.
Where is the Kansas City Health Department located?
The main office is at 2400 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108. Several services use different suites inside the same building.
What is the phone number for birth and death certificates?
Birth & Death Records can be reached at 816-513-6309. The office is listed in Suite 1000 at 2400 Troost Ave.
Can I get a birth certificate at the Kansas City Health Department?
Yes, for qualifying Missouri birth records handled through the KCMO Office of Vital Records. Local and state availability depends on the year and record type. Kansas certificates use a different state route.
What is the childhood vaccine clinic phone number?
The Childhood Vaccination Clinic phone number is 816-513-6108. The clinic is in Suite 1400. Bring the child’s previous shot record.
Does Kansas City Health Department offer travel vaccines?
Yes. Adult, refugee and international traveler immunizations are listed through Suite 1300. Call 816-513-6128 and plan early before travel.
Does Kansas City Health Department offer free STD testing?
Yes. The official city page lists free STD testing and treatment at 2400 Troost Ave. Call 816-513-6379 to schedule and help guarantee a spot.
What is the Healthy Homes rental complaint phone number?
For Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program questions, call 816-513-6464. The program is listed at Suite 3600.
What is the food permit or food handler card phone number?
Food Permits & Licenses and food handler class questions can be directed to 816-513-6315. Permit and class rules can vary by activity.
Is this the Kansas City, Kansas health department?
No. This guide is for the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department. Kansas City, Kansas uses a different public health route through Wyandotte County / Unified Government.