Jackson County Health Department phone, certificates, vaccines, testing, records and local service help
The common “Jackson County Health Department” search usually points to Jackson County Public Health in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. This office serves Eastern Jackson County and helps with local public-health services, vaccines, birth and death certificates, STI testing, TB testing, health resources, data, and medical-record requests.
Some tasks use a different office. Food permits and restaurant complaints may route to Jackson County, Missouri Environmental Health. Kansas City-area records may route differently. Other states also have a Jackson County Health Department, so use the wrong-county safety section before calling.
Choose the Jackson County Health Department service you need
Select your need below. This finder does not book appointments, but it helps you start with the right official office.
Call 816-404-6415. Spanish help is listed at 816-404-6427. The office is at 3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064, with hours listed as Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM.
Jackson County Health Department phone number, address, hours and services
For the Missouri result, the official agency is Jackson County Public Health. The main phone is 816-404-6415. Spanish help is listed at 816-404-6427. The office is at 3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064. Hours are listed as Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM.
Use JCPH for birth certificates, death certificates, vaccines, STI testing, TB testing, medical-record requests connected to JCPH visits, health resources, data, and public-health guidance. Use Jackson County Environmental Health for many food permits, lodging, restaurant complaints, food-handler cards, and inspection questions.
Official verification before using this Jackson County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This guide was rebuilt from the official Jackson County Public Health website, JCPH contact page, birth certificate page, death certificate page, TB testing page, medical records page, data page, community resources page, and Jackson County, Missouri Environmental Health page.
Phone numbers, fees, walk-in rules, certificate pickup rules, clinic appointments, permit fees, inspection links, professional reporting contacts, and office closures can change. Always verify on the official page before visiting, ordering, paying, mailing documents, or relying on a deadline.
What this Jackson County Health Department guide covers
Which Jackson County Health Department is this page about?
This page focuses on Jackson County Public Health in Eastern Jackson County, Missouri. That is the office connected with the Lee’s Summit address and the 816-404-6415 phone number.
Do not use this page if you meant Jackson County in another state. There are Jackson County public-health offices in several states. If you meant Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Oklahoma, Oregon, West Virginia, Alabama, Florida, or another Jackson County, search the state name with the county name before calling.
Need a broader lookup method? Use our health department near me guide before calling the wrong county office.
Jackson County Health Department phone number directory by service
Use the direct route when possible. A general call can work, but a specific phone number or official page saves time when the task is a certificate, medical record, TB test, environmental permit, food complaint, or media request.
| Need | Official contact | Best use | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main JCPH contact | 816-404-6415 askjcph@uhkc.org | General clinic, service, appointment, certificate, testing, and records questions. | Name, callback number, service needed, deadline, and preferred language. |
| Spanish assistance | 816-404-6427 | Spanish-language assistance listed by JCPH. | Service needed, caller name, and best callback number. |
| Vital records | 816-404-6419 vitalrecords@uhkc.org | Birth or death certificate questions, eligibility, pickup, mail applications, and ID requirements. | Record type, full name, date, place, relationship, ID, and payment question. |
| Disease reporting for medical professionals | 816-404-9898 After-hours: 800-392-0272 | Professional disease reporting. Not for personal medical emergencies. | Condition, patient/provider context, dates, lab or clinical details if applicable. |
| Environmental Health | 816-881-6690 | Food permits, restaurant complaints, lodging, food-handler cards, inspections, and appointment routing. | Business name, address, permit type, complaint facts, photos, or appointment request. |
| Media requests | 816-447-0423 | Press, interview, media statement, and public-information routing. | Outlet, deadline, topic, quote request, and contact details. |
Before you call, visit, order or pay
Most delays happen because users visit without documents or call the wrong office. Use this checklist first.
Jackson County birth certificates and death certificates in Lee’s Summit
JCPH offers certified copies of birth and death certificates with in-person pickup and direct mail options. Online applications for birth and death certificates are no longer offered by JCPH, so users should follow the current in-person or mail instructions.
| Record type | Basic official rule | Current listed cost | Important documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Must be born in Missouri in 1920 or later. | $15 per certified copy. | Photo ID, or two approved alternative printed documents if no photo ID. |
| Death certificate | Must have died in Missouri in 1980 or later. | $14 for first certified copy, $11 for each additional copy at the same visit. | Photo ID, or approved alternative printed documents if no photo ID. |
| Mail request | Use the printed form, notarize it, include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope. | Use listed certificate fees; mail payment by money order only. | Notarized application, money order payable to Jackson County Public Health, stamped return envelope. |
Step-by-step: request a certificate
Choose birth or death record
Make sure the record is a Missouri record and meets JCPH’s date rules.
Prepare proof of identity
Bring a physical photo ID. If you do not have one, prepare the alternative printed documents listed by JCPH.
Choose walk-in or mail
Walk-in service is listed weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM. Mail requests require a notarized form, money order, and stamped return envelope.
Verify cost and payment
Ask before paying. JCPH lists debit, credit, or cash for walk-ins and says American Express is not accepted.
Jackson County vaccines, school shots, flu shots and appointment help
JCPH provides vaccine services, including required and recommended school vaccines at its Lee’s Summit clinic. The official school vaccine page highlights required Missouri school immunizations for kindergarten, 8th grade, and 12th grade.
Jackson County STI, HIV and TB testing through JCPH
JCPH clinical services include confidential STI/HIV testing routes and TB testing information. Use official appointment pages instead of random testing ads, especially for privacy-sensitive services.
Before a testing appointment
- Bring ID if requested.
- Bring work, school, volunteer, childcare, healthcare, or onboarding forms.
- Ask whether the test is a skin test or another type of test.
- Confirm when results or signed forms will be available.
- For STI/HIV testing, ask about privacy, cost, symptoms, exposure timing, and follow-up.
Jackson County Public Health medical records requests
Use the JCPH medical-records page for records connected to services received at Jackson County Public Health. This is different from records held by a hospital, private doctor, urgent care, pharmacy, school, or insurance company.
Prepare before requesting records
- Full legal name and date of birth.
- Service date or approximate visit date.
- Record type needed: vaccine record, clinic visit record, TB form, STI record, or other JCPH service record.
- Where the record should be sent.
- Photo ID or authorization if requested.
- Deadline for school, travel, work, legal, or medical use.
Jackson County WIC, food, Bluebox, car seats, overdose prevention and community resources
JCPH publishes community resources for residents who need help beyond a clinic appointment. These may include WIC information, food resources, Bluebox supplies, car seats and cribs, overdose prevention, emergency preparedness, and partner support.
Jackson County Environmental Health, food permits, inspections and restaurant complaints
Many food and permit questions are not handled by the JCPH clinic desk. Jackson County, Missouri Environmental Health handles food permits, inspections, lodging permits, farmer’s market permits, food-handler cards, temporary food permits, aquatic complaints, and restaurant health hazard reports in its listed jurisdiction.
| Need | Official route | Useful details |
|---|---|---|
| Food permit or plan review | Jackson County Environmental Health | Plan review/pre-opening fee is listed at $360. Establishments may need a property parcel number first. |
| Temporary food permit | Temporary Food Permit Application | Page text says a temporary food permit is required for events and mentions late fees if applications are submitted less than 48 hours before the event. |
| Food-service health hazard | Call 816-881-6690 or use the restaurant complaint form. | Prepare business name, address, date, time, food item, symptoms, photos, and contact details. |
| Inspection review | Review inspections through the official inspection portal. | Inspection reports may not always show later correction status; read notes carefully. |
| In-person Environmental Health visit | Appointment only. | Call 816-881-6690 or email listed Environmental Health contacts before visiting. |
Selected Environmental Health fee examples to verify
- Replacement fee: $5.
- Low priority food establishment permit: $290.
- Medium priority food establishment permit: $530.
- High priority food establishment permit: $890.
- Mobile unit / push cart food permit: $240.
- Temporary food establishment permit: $60.
- Plan review / pre-opening application: $360.
- Re-inspection fee: $125 per re-inspection.
- Lodging establishment permit: $180.
- Aquatic venue permit: $180.
Jackson County health data, reports, dashboards and media requests
JCPH publishes annual reports, policy briefs, community health assessment and improvement materials, respiratory illness data, opioid resources, and other data tools for Eastern Jackson County.
For statewide Missouri health programs and agency-level routing, see our Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services guide.
What to do if your Jackson County Health Department service is not found
What Jackson County Public Health may not handle directly
Not every health-related task belongs to JCPH. Use the correct route so you do not lose time or money.
Jackson County Public Health map and Lee’s Summit office
This map points to the JCPH Lee’s Summit office. Call before traveling, especially for certificates, testing, vaccines, or records.
Official Jackson County Public Health links
Use these official links for final decisions, appointment rules, certificate forms, current fees, business requirements, and complaint routing.
Jackson County Public Health official websiteMain official website for JCPH services, updates, clinic resources, data, and contact information. JCPH contact pagePhone, hours, address, email, Spanish line, disease reporting, and media contact. Birth certificatesOfficial Missouri birth certificate cost, document, walk-in, and mail instructions. Death certificatesOfficial death certificate cost, eligibility, walk-in, mail, and document instructions. School vaccinesRequired and recommended school vaccine guidance and appointment route. TB testsTB test appointment, return-reading rule, cost, and employer/school preparation. Medical records requestsPatient portal and authorization form route for JCPH clinic records. Community resourcesFood, WIC, Bluebox, car seats, overdose prevention, and support resources. Data and reportsAnnual reports, dashboards, respiratory illness data, opioid resources, and community health reports. Jackson County Environmental HealthFood permits, inspections, restaurant complaints, Environmental Health fees, and appointment routing.Jackson County Health Department FAQ
What is the Jackson County Health Department phone number in Missouri?
The main Jackson County Public Health phone number is 816-404-6415. Spanish assistance is listed at 816-404-6427.
Where is Jackson County Public Health located?
Jackson County Public Health is located at 3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064. Official hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Can I get a birth certificate at Jackson County Public Health?
Yes, JCPH lists certified Missouri birth certificate services for people born in Missouri in 1920 or later. Birth certificates are listed at $15 per certified copy.
How much is a death certificate at Jackson County Public Health?
JCPH lists death certificates at $14 for the first certified copy and $11 for each additional copy at the same visit.
What documents do I need for a certificate?
For in-person birth or death certificate requests, JCPH says you need a photo ID such as a driver’s license, passport, school ID, work ID, or military ID. If you do not have a photo ID, the official page lists alternative printed document options.
Does JCPH still offer online birth and death certificate applications?
No. The JCPH Vital Records page says online applications are no longer offered for birth and death certificates. In-person and mail services remain listed.
Does Jackson County Public Health offer school vaccines?
Yes. JCPH offers required and recommended school vaccines at the Lee’s Summit clinic. Use the official school vaccines page and appointment link before visiting.
How much is a TB test at Jackson County Public Health?
JCPH lists TB Skin Test Placement appointments at $25. The TB Skin Test Read appointment fee is included in that initial cost.
Who handles restaurant complaints in Jackson County, Missouri?
Many restaurant complaints and food-permit issues route to Jackson County, Missouri Environmental Health at 816-881-6690, not the JCPH clinic line.
Is this guide for every Jackson County Health Department?
No. This guide is for Jackson County Public Health in Eastern Jackson County, Missouri. If you meant another Jackson County in another state, verify the state and county before calling.