City of Kansas City Health Department 2026: Phone, Records, Vaccines & Food Permits

🏥 Kansas City, Missouri public health guide · 2026

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.

☎️ Main: 816-513-6008 📍 2400 Troost Ave 🧾 Records: 816-513-6309 💉 Child vaccines: 816-513-6108 🍽️ Food permits: 816-513-6315
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☎️ Main Kansas City Health Department office

Call 816-513-6008 for general KCMO Health Department routing. The main office is at 2400 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108.

✅ Quick answer

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.

For certificatesUse Suite 1000 and call 816-513-6309 before visiting or mailing forms.
For vaccinesChildren use Suite 1400; adults and travel vaccines use Suite 1300.
For STD testingCall 816-513-6379 to schedule and help guarantee a spot.
For food permitsUse Suite 3000 and call 816-513-6315 before submitting applications or fees.
For rental housingHealthy Homes Rental Inspection Program uses Suite 3600 and 816-513-6464.
For NorthlandUse 5340 Chouteau Trafficway and call 816-513-6171 for Northland-specific services.
🔎 Source verification

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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🧭 Contents

What this Kansas City Health Department guide covers

☎️ Phone help

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.

NeedCorrect phone or suiteBest practical move
Main Kansas City Health Department816-513-6008; 2400 Troost AveUse for general routing when you are not sure which program handles your issue.
Birth and death records816-513-6309; Suite 1000Use for Missouri birth and death certificates handled by the Kansas City Office of Vital Records.
Childhood Vaccination Clinic816-513-6108; Suite 1400Call for an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome but not guaranteed. Bring child vaccine records.
Adult, refugee and international traveler vaccines816-513-6128; Suite 1300Call early for travel vaccines. Bring vaccine history and itinerary if travel-related.
Sexual Health Clinic816-513-6379; Suite 2000Call Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., to schedule and help guarantee a spot.
Tuberculosis testing and treatment816-513-6110, option 1; health@kcmo.orgUse for TB exposure, testing, treatment or risk-factor questions.
Mpox testing and vaccination816-513-6152Call for appointment and check current eligibility before assuming you qualify.
Food permits, food licenses, food handler cards and restaurant complaints816-513-6315; Suite 3000Use for permits, inspection routing, food handler registration and complaint questions.
Lead testing816-513-6048; Suite 3400Call for lead testing and Lead Safe KC questions.
Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program816-513-6464; Suite 3600Use for tenant, landlord and rental inspection program questions.
Northland Health Department Office816-513-6171; 5340 Chouteau TrafficwayUse for Northland office services, food handler card processing and monthly vaccination clinic questions.
Fountain Card city ID816-513-6120Use for Kansas City resident city ID questions and document preparation.
Best call script: “I am in Kansas City, Missouri, and I need help with [birth certificate, child vaccine, travel vaccine, STD clinic, TB test, food permit, restaurant complaint, lead test, Healthy Homes or Fountain Card]. Which suite, appointment rule and documents apply?”
📍 Locations

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.

Main Health Department2400 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108. Main phone: 816-513-6008.
Northland office5340 Chouteau Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64119. Phone: 816-513-6171.
Fourth Thursday noteSeveral Health Department services may close early for staff development. Verify before afternoon visits.
Vital RecordsSuite 1000. Birth and death certificate requests. Phone: 816-513-6309.
Vaccination clinicsChild vaccines: Suite 1400. Adult/travel vaccines: Suite 1300.
Food and housingFood Permits: Suite 3000. Lead: Suite 3400. Healthy Homes: Suite 3600.
🧾 Checklist

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.

Confirm Missouri vs KansasKCMO Vital Records is not the Kansas certificate office. Kansas certificates use the Kansas state route.
Check the suiteSuite 1000, 1300, 1400, 2000, 3000, 3400 and 3600 handle different services.
Call before goingAppointment rules, walk-in capacity, check-in times and clinic availability can change.
Bring photo IDID is important for records, clinic visits, food handler cards and Fountain Card questions.
Bring service documentsVaccine records, certificate forms, notarized mail forms, food permit forms, rental details or lead documents may be needed.
Plan around deadlinesDo not wait until school, passport, travel, restaurant opening, inspection or housing deadlines.
🧾 Vital records

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 routeOfficial fee or rangeWhat to prepare
Birth certificate in person$15Complete the form, bring ID, and use an accepted in-person payment method.
Birth certificate by mail$15Notarized application, self-addressed stamped envelope, and check or money order payable to Vital Records.
Online or phone birth certificate$26.26-$45.25 through VitalChekCredit card and VitalChek ordering information.
Death certificate$14 first copy, $11 each additional copyRecord details, ID, eligibility, and payment method.
1

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.

2

Choose request method

Use in person, mail, online or phone. Fees and document rules can differ by method.

3

Prepare ID and relationship proof

Birth certificates are limited to the person named, qualifying immediate family and certain authorized requesters.

💉 Vaccines

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 needPhone and suiteImportant timing or cost note
Childhood vaccines816-513-6108; Suite 1400Bring child’s previous shot record. Walk-ins are not guaranteed.
Flu shot for child816-513-6108; Suite 1400Official page lists $37 cash/credit unless eligible or billable to private insurance with proof.
Adult vaccines816-513-6128; Suite 1300Last appointment listed at 4:30 p.m.; fourth Thursday hours may be reduced.
Travel vaccines816-513-6128; Suite 1300Bring destination, departure date, itinerary and vaccine record.
TB skin test816-513-6128; Suite 1300Official adult immunization page lists TB skin test availability and a $30 cost.
TB blood test816-513-6128; Suite 1300Official page lists Wednesday-only TB blood test and $110 cost.
Child vaccine rule: Children under 18 need a parent/legal guardian, or a completed permission acknowledgement form if brought by someone else or coming alone. Bring a picture ID and the child’s shot record.
🧪 Sexual health

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.

Sexual Health ClinicSuite 2000. Phone: 816-513-6379. Testing and treatment are listed as free.
Who can use it?The official page says anyone 14 and older can use the clinic without parental permission, and there is no residency requirement for testing.
TB servicesCall 816-513-6110, option 1, or use health@kcmo.org for TB testing and treatment questions.
MpoxCall 816-513-6152 for mpox testing or vaccination appointment questions.
Reportable diseasesMedical professionals use official reporting routes. Personal emergencies go to 911.
Privacy tipAsk how results are shared and choose a safe callback number.
🍽️ Food safety

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 needOfficial routePractical warning
Restaurant inspection resultsOfficial KCMO inspection results pageReview trends over time, not just one inspection.
Restaurant or food vendor complaintCall 816-513-6315, contact 311 or open a myKCMO ticketInclude business name, address, date, time, issue and whether anyone became ill.
Mobile unit, catering or farmers market permitFood Permits for Mobile Units and Similar VendorsOfficial page says return completed application at least 30 days before planned opening.
Food handler card or manager trainingRegister online or call 816-513-6315Pre-registration 48 hours in advance is required for classes.
Online food handler courseApproved KCMO partnersBring completion certificate to KCHD within 30 days and bring photo ID.

How to file a stronger food complaint

  1. Write the exact business name and address.
  2. Write the date and time of the visit or meal.
  3. Describe the public-health issue clearly: pests, unsafe food handling, illness, sewage, temperature abuse or contamination.
  4. Say whether anyone became sick and whether medical care was needed.
  5. Use the official complaint route instead of only posting a review.
🏠 Housing health

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.

Lead testingCall 816-513-6048. Ask about appointment openings, same-day availability, who should be tested and what documents to bring.
Lead Safe KCEligibility may depend on home location, age of home, child or pregnancy status, income, tenant status and property ownership.
Healthy Homes tenantsUse 816-513-6464 for rental housing complaint and inspection program routing.
Healthy Homes landlordsRental property owners must understand registration and inspection responsibilities before ignoring notices or deadlines.
Lead warning: Lead exposure is especially important for young children and pregnant people. Do not wait if a child has a known exposure, peeling paint risk, contaminated dust or a provider request for testing.
🪪 City ID

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.

Fountain Card phoneCall 816-513-6120. Ask what documents prove Kansas City, Missouri residency and identity.
Fountain Card useIt may help with city services, libraries, some banking institutions and other participating services, but it is not a driver’s license.
Northland food handler cardNorthland office can process food handler cards after an online course certificate is completed.
Northland vaccination clinicOfficial Northland page lists monthly vaccination clinic timing. Bring vaccination records and verify schedule first.
⚠️ Wrong office check

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.

This page coversCity of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department, 2400 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108.
If you mean Kansas City, KansasUse Wyandotte County / Unified Government Public Health instead of the KCMO Health Department.
If you need Kansas certificatesUse Kansas vital records. The KCMO certificate page lists Kansas certificate phone as 785-296-1400.
If you need Missouri state helpUse Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for state-level programs and statewide records outside local KCMO availability.
If you need 311 city servicesUse 311 or 816-513-1313 for city service requests, not routine health clinic lines.
If you need emergency careUse 911. The health department is not an emergency room.

Related internal guides: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, birth certificate health department guide, and health department near me.

🛠️ Troubleshooting

What to do if your Kansas City Health Department service is not found

If you reached the wrong Kansas CityConfirm Missouri vs Kansas before requesting records, clinic help or food permits.
If a clinic is fullAsk whether appointments are available, what check-in cutoff applies and which clinic or day is best.
If certificate request is rejectedCheck eligibility, ID, notarization, year availability, Kansas vs Missouri state and payment method.
If a food permit is delayedAsk whether the application was submitted at least 30 days before planned opening and whether pre-opening inspection is scheduled.
If food handler card is delayedBring photo ID and online course completion certificate within the required window.
If the issue is urgentUse 911 for emergencies and urgent medical symptoms. Do not wait for a routine callback.
❓ FAQ

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.