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

🏥 Kansas City, Missouri public health guide · 2026

Kansas City Health Department phone, Troost clinics, records, vaccines, STD testing, food permits and Healthy Homes

The Department of Health Kansas City search usually means the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department at 2400 Troost Avenue. This office is not the same as Kansas City, Kansas, Wyandotte County, Jackson County outside KCMO, Clay County or Platte County.

Use this guide to choose the correct KCMO Health Department phone number, suite, document list, appointment path, official link and next step before you visit, pay, request a certificate or file a complaint.

☎️ Main: 816-513-6008 📍 2400 Troost Ave 🧾 Records: 816-513-6309 💉 Child vaccines: 816-513-6108 🧪 STD clinic: 816-513-6379 🍽️ Food permits: 816-513-6315
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☎️ Main Kansas City Health Department contact

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

✅ Quick answer

Kansas City Health Department quick answer

The main Kansas City, Missouri Health Department phone number is 816-513-6008. The main office is 2400 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108, generally listed 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Use 816-513-6309 for Birth & Death Records, 816-513-6108 for childhood vaccines, 816-513-6128 for adult/refugee/travel vaccines, 816-513-6379 for the Sexual Health Clinic, 816-513-6110 option 1 for TB, 816-513-6464 for Healthy Homes rental complaints and 816-513-6315 for Food Permits & Licenses.

For city service requests, call 311 or 816-513-1313. For life-threatening symptoms, serious injury, overdose, chest pain, trouble breathing or immediate danger, call 911.

Main office816-513-6008 at 2400 Troost Ave.
Birth & death records816-513-6309, Suite 1000.
Child vaccines816-513-6108, Suite 1400.
Adult/travel vaccines816-513-6128, Suite 1300.
Sexual Health Clinic816-513-6379, Suite 2000.
Food permits816-513-6315, Suite 3000.
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Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.

This page was refreshed using official City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department pages for the main office, birth and death certificates, child vaccines, adult and travel immunizations, free STD testing and treatment, TB testing and treatment, Healthy Homes, food permits, online food handler training, restaurant inspection results and Northland office services.

Official phone numbers, hours, staff training closures, check-in cutoffs, fees, accepted payment, walk-in rules, clinic capacity, permit rules and inspection links can change. Always verify on the official KCMO page before visiting, paying, applying, requesting records or relying on a schedule.

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🧭 Contents

What this Kansas City Health Department guide covers

☎️ Phone help

Kansas City Health Department phone number directory

Use the direct service number whenever possible. It is faster than calling the main line for certificates, vaccines, STD testing, TB questions, food permits, food handler cards or rental housing complaints.

ServicePhone / suiteUse it forPrepare before calling
Main Health Department816-513-6008
2400 Troost Ave
General KCMO Health Department routing.Exact service, ZIP code, deadline and callback number.
Birth & Death Records816-513-6309
Suite 1000
Missouri birth/death certificate questions handled through KCMO.Record type, name, date, eligibility, ID and payment method.
Childhood Vaccination Clinic816-513-6108
Suite 1400
Children’s vaccines, school shots and immunization records.Child’s vaccine record, school form, parent/guardian info and insurance/Medicaid card if applicable.
Adult / Refugee / International Travelers Vaccination Clinic816-513-6128
Suite 1300
Adult vaccines, refugee/immigration vaccine documentation and travel vaccines.Travel destination/date, vaccine records, immigration paperwork, medications and allergies.
Sexual Health Clinic816-513-6379
Suite 2000
Free STD testing, STD treatment and appointment scheduling.Symptoms, exposure date, contact info, medications and privacy needs.
Sexual health counselor questions816-513-6132Counselor questions or additional sexual health support.Question, safe callback method and follow-up needs.
TB Testing and Treatment816-513-6110 option 1Tuberculosis testing, treatment and guidance.Exposure, symptoms, test requirement and provider/school/work form.
Healthy Homes Rental Inspection816-513-6464
Suite 3600
Rental housing inspection complaints and Healthy Homes program questions.Rental address, landlord contact, issue details, dates, photos and prior notices.
Food Permits & Licenses816-513-6315
Suite 3000
Food permits, food handler cards, food businesses, mobile units and inspection questions.Business name, menu, location, planned opening date, permit type and training need.
Northland Health Department Office816-513-6171
5340 Chouteau Trafficway
Northland office services and monthly Northland vaccination clinic questions.Service needed, date, vaccine record and whether Northland handles that service.
311 city services311 or 816-513-1313City service requests, status checks and language support.Address, request type, photo if applicable and service ticket if you have one.
📍 Location

Kansas City Health Department address, suites and visit planning

The main Kansas City, Missouri Health Department location is 2400 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108. The general office is listed 8 a.m.-5 p.m., but several service windows have their own suite, schedule, cutoff time or closure notice.

Main office2400 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108. Phone: 816-513-6008.
Birth & Death RecordsSuite 1000. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except holidays.
Childhood Vaccination ClinicSuite 1400. Check-in cutoff may apply. Saturday child clinic hours may be listed except holidays.
Adult / Travel VaccinesSuite 1300. Check-in cutoff may apply. Call before international travel.
Sexual Health ClinicSuite 2000. Morning and afternoon testing/treatment windows are listed.
Food Permits & LicensesSuite 3000. Use for food permit and food handler card questions.
Healthy HomesSuite 3600. Use for rental inspection program questions.
Northland Office5340 Chouteau Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64119. Phone: 816-513-6171.
Staff training cautionSome KCMO offices list staff development closures or monthly training closures. Verify before visiting.
Visit warning: Do not assume all services are open 8-5 just because the main office is. Records, vaccines, STD testing, food permits and Northland services can have different check-in rules.
🧾 Checklist

Before you call or visit Kansas City Health Department

Use this checklist before going to Troost, the Northland office, or any KCMO Health Department clinic window.

Choose the service firstRecords, child vaccines, adult/travel vaccines, STD clinic, TB, Healthy Homes, food permits or Northland services.
Check city and stateThis guide is for Kansas City, Missouri, not Kansas City, Kansas.
Confirm check-in cutoffSome services require check-in before closing time. Call before arriving late.
Bring ID and recordsCertificates need ID. Vaccines need immunization records. Food permits need business information.
Ask about feesCertificates, online certificate orders, food handler training, permits and some vaccines may involve fees.
Use emergency care when neededThe health department is not an emergency room. Call 911 for urgent danger.
🧾 Vital records

Kansas City birth certificates and death certificates

The KCMO Office of Vital Records is at 2400 Troost Ave, Suite 1000. Call 816-513-6309 or email births@kcmo.org for questions.

KCMO lists local-level birth certificates from 1920-present and state-level birth certificates from 1910-present. Death certificates are listed at local level from 1980-present and state level from 1910-present.

Request typeOfficial routeListed cost rangePrepare before ordering
Birth certificate in person2400 Troost Ave, Suite 1000$15Government ID, full name, date of birth, eligibility, application and payment.
Birth certificate by mailMail notarized application to Office of Vital Records, 2400 Troost Ave, Suite 1000$15Notarized form, self-addressed stamped envelope and check/money order payable to Vital Records.
Birth certificate online or phoneVitalChek authorized route$26.26-$45.25Credit card, ID steps and delivery details.
Death certificate in person2400 Troost Ave, Suite 1000$14 first copy / $11 additional same orderID, name, date of death, eligibility, form and payment.
Death certificate by mailMail notarized death certificate request form$14 first copy / $11 additional same orderNotarized form, envelope and correct check/money order.
Death certificate online or phoneVitalChek authorized route$25.25-$44.25 per copyCredit card, eligibility and delivery details.
🧮 Certificate planner

Estimate basic in-person or mail death certificate copy cost

This tool estimates only the listed death certificate first-copy/additional-copy pattern. It does not include online, phone, shipping, card or special handling fees.

Estimated basic death certificate cost: $14

One copy using the listed in-person/mail first-copy fee.

Kansas certificate warning: For Kansas birth or death certificates, KCMO directs users to call the Kansas certificate office at 785-296-1400. Do not order Missouri certificates if the event occurred in Kansas.
💉 Vaccines

Kansas City childhood vaccines, adult immunizations and travel shots

The Childhood Vaccination Clinic phone is 816-513-6108. KCMO says to call for appointments and bring the child’s immunization records. Walk-ins may be welcome during clinic hours, but are not guaranteed.

The Adult/Refugee/International Travelers Vaccination Clinic phone is 816-513-6128. Use it for adult vaccines, travel vaccines, immigration physical-related vaccine documentation and refugee vaccine questions.

Child vaccine clinicSuite 1400 at 2400 Troost Ave. Bring vaccine records and school forms.
Free child vaccine noteKCMO notes free vaccines may be available for Kansas City, Missouri children with no insurance, under-insured status or Medicaid eligibility.
Adult/travel clinicSuite 1300. Call early before travel because some vaccines need time or multiple doses.
Check-in cutoffOfficial pages list check-in cutoff times. Do not arrive at closing time expecting service.
Immigration-related vaccinesBring immigration paperwork, vaccine records and provider instructions if applicable.
Record problemIf records are missing, check old providers, pharmacies, schools, employers and state immunization systems.
1

Call before visiting

Ask whether your vaccine is available, whether an appointment is required and what time check-in closes.

2

Bring records

Bring every vaccine card, school form, travel itinerary, immigration document and insurance/Medicaid card if available.

3

Ask about price or eligibility

Some children may qualify for free vaccines; adult, travel and immigration-related vaccines may involve different rules or fees.

🧪 Sexual health

Kansas City free STD testing, STD treatment and Sexual Health Clinic

KCMO offers free STD testing and STD treatment at the Health Department at 2400 Troost Ave, Suite 2000. Call 816-513-6379 to schedule an appointment and help guarantee your spot.

The official page lists clinic hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m., except holidays. Walk-ins may be accepted, but slots fill quickly, and the city advises arriving before 10:30 a.m. for walk-in service.

Appointment line816-513-6379.
Counselor questions816-513-6132.
Location2400 Troost Ave, Suite 2000.
Testing typeSTD testing and treatment, with confidential service guidance.
Walk-in cautionArrive early and verify current hours; capacity can fill quickly.
Privacy noteTesting is confidential, not anonymous, according to KCMO wording.

What to bring or know before STD testing

  • Photo ID if requested.
  • Current contact information.
  • Symptoms, exposure dates or partner notification concerns.
  • Medication list and allergies.
  • Pregnancy status if relevant.
  • Safe phone or email for follow-up.
🦠 Disease services

Kansas City TB testing, mpox and reportable disease help

For tuberculosis testing and treatment questions, call 816-513-6110 option 1. TB testing and treatment is not the same as a routine wellness visit, job physical or emergency evaluation.

For mpox vaccine or testing questions, use the current official KCMO mpox page before visiting. Providers, laboratories and certain institutions may have reportable disease duties under local public health rules.

TB phone816-513-6110, option 1.
TB call detailsExplain exposure, symptoms, work/school requirement or treatment follow-up.
Mpox guidanceUse official current eligibility and testing guidance before going to the clinic.
Reportable diseaseHealthcare providers and labs may need to report certain diseases.
Data requestsKCMO pages list communicable disease data request routing through health@kcmo.org.
Emergency warningFor severe symptoms or immediate danger, call 911 or seek urgent care.
🏠 Healthy Homes

Kansas City Healthy Homes rental inspection complaints

The Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program phone number is 816-513-6464. The program helps with rental housing inspection complaints and health/safety standards for rental housing in Kansas City, Missouri.

If you are a tenant, prepare the rental address, landlord or property manager contact, issue description, photos if safe to collect, dates of notices, prior work orders and whether the problem is urgent.

Common complaint examplesRental health and safety issues, unresolved maintenance problems, dangerous conditions and permitted rental housing concerns.
Useful detailsAddress, unit number, landlord/property manager, dates, photos and prior communications.
City support311 can help when you are not sure whether the issue belongs to Healthy Homes or another city service.
Emergency rule: If the housing issue creates immediate danger, fire, carbon monoxide symptoms, violence or severe health risk, call emergency services first.
🍽️ Food safety

Kansas City food permits, food handler cards and restaurant inspections

Food Permits & Licenses are listed at 816-513-6315 in Suite 3000. Kansas City food businesses should contact the Health Department before opening, selling food, operating a mobile unit, catering, sampling food or working farmers markets.

KCMO’s online food handler training page lists a $25 total cost for the online training program, including the Kansas City food handler card fee. In-person class registration may require advance registration.

Food-related needOfficial routePrepare before contacting
Open a restaurantCall Health Department / Food Permits & Licenses.Business name, menu, location, ownership, planned opening date and permit questions.
Mobile unit, catering or farmers marketUse KCMO food permit guidance for mobile units, catering, farmers markets and similar vendors.Unit type, event/location, food source, equipment and dates.
Food handler cardUse official KCMO food handler training or call 816-513-6315.Name, employer, class type, language preference and payment question.
Restaurant inspection resultsUse KCMO restaurant inspection result resources.Restaurant name, address and date range if reviewing history.
Food complaintUse KCMO environmental health / food safety route or 311 if unsure.Business name, address, date/time, food eaten, symptoms and supporting details.
Inspection-results tip: KCMO says looking at inspection results over time gives a more accurate picture of a food establishment’s commitment to food safety and sanitation than one isolated inspection.
📍 Northland

Northland Health Department Office services

The Northland Health Department Office is listed at 5340 Chouteau Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64119, phone 816-513-6171. Official KCMO pages list Northland office hours as 8 a.m.-5 p.m..

Northland Vaccination Clinics are listed as the second Thursday of every month. Call before visiting because service availability, vaccine supply and clinic schedules can change.

Phone816-513-6171.
Address5340 Chouteau Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64119.
Best forNorthland residents who need a closer health department service route.
⚠️ Wrong office check

Kansas City Health Department vs Kansas, Missouri and nearby county offices

This page covers the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department. If you mean Kansas City, Kansas, use the Wyandotte County / Unified Government public health department instead.

If you live in Clay County, Platte County, Jackson County outside KCMO city services, Independence, Liberty or another nearby jurisdiction, a different health department may be the correct office.

Kansas City, KansasUse Wyandotte County / Unified Government public health resources, not KCMO Troost.
Jackson County outside KCMOUse the correct Jackson County or local city public health resource based on address.
Clay CountyClay County Public Health Center may be the correct route for county residents outside KCMO city service boundaries.
Kansas certificatesFor Kansas birth/death certificates, KCMO directs users to Kansas vital records, not Missouri certificate ordering.
Missouri statewide recordsFor statewide Missouri records and DHSS questions, use Missouri DHSS resources.
Emergency careUse 911 for life-threatening symptoms or immediate danger.

Related guides: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Jackson County Health Department, Clay County Health Department, and health department near me.

🛠️ Troubleshooting

What to do if your Kansas City health service is not found

If the clinic is fullAsk about the next appointment, walk-in rules, check-in cutoff and whether another KCMO location can help.
If your certificate is not availableConfirm the event happened in Missouri, the record year is available and you are an eligible requester.
If you need Kansas recordsUse Kansas vital records, not the Missouri KCMO certificate office.
If food permit timing affects openingCall before signing final opening dates because permit review and inspection can affect business launch.
If your rental complaint is urgentUse Healthy Homes or 311, but call emergency services for immediate danger.
If you are outside KCMOUse the correct city or county health department for your address.
🗺️ Map

Map to Kansas City Health Department at 2400 Troost

This map points to the main KCMO Health Department office. For Northland services, use the Chouteau Trafficway address instead.

❓ FAQ

Kansas City Health Department FAQ

What is the Kansas City Health Department phone number?

The main Kansas City, Missouri Health Department phone number is 816-513-6008. Use direct numbers for records, vaccines, STD clinic, TB, Healthy Homes and food permits.

Where is the Kansas City Health Department located?

The main KCMO Health Department is at 2400 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108. The Northland office is at 5340 Chouteau Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64119.

How do I get a birth certificate in Kansas City, Missouri?

Call 816-513-6309 or visit the Office of Vital Records at 2400 Troost Ave, Suite 1000. KCMO lists in-person birth certificates at $15 and mail requests at $15.

How do I get a death certificate in Kansas City, Missouri?

Call 816-513-6309 or use the Office of Vital Records. KCMO lists in-person and mail death certificates at $14 for the first copy and $11 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.

What number do I call for childhood vaccines in Kansas City?

Call the Childhood Vaccination Clinic at 816-513-6108. Bring the child’s immunization records, school forms and insurance or Medicaid card if applicable.

Does Kansas City Health Department offer travel vaccines?

Yes. Call the Adult/Refugee/International Travelers Vaccination Clinic at 816-513-6128. Call early before travel because some vaccines require multiple doses or time to become effective.

Is STD testing free at Kansas City Health Department?

KCMO describes free STD testing and treatment at the Health Department. Call 816-513-6379 to schedule and help guarantee your spot.

Who handles rental housing complaints in Kansas City, Missouri?

The Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program handles many rental housing inspection complaints. Call 816-513-6464 or use the official Healthy Homes route.

How do I get a Kansas City food handler card?

Use the official KCMO food handler training route or call 816-513-6315. The online training page lists a $25 total cost for online training including the KCMO food handler card fee.

Is this page for Kansas City, Missouri or Kansas City, Kansas?

This page is for Kansas City, Missouri Health Department. If you mean Kansas City, Kansas, use Wyandotte County / Unified Government public health resources and the Kansas vital records office for Kansas certificates.