Phone: 913-735-2200
Fax: 913-735-2201
Email: ksd_clerks_kansascity@ksd.uscourts.gov
Clerk’s Office Hours: The Kansas City Kansas federal court clerk’s office is open to the public from 9:00-12:00 and 12:30-4:00 Monday through Friday except for federal holidays.  You must have a government issued photo ID to enter the building.  The public may not enter with cell phones, cameras, or electronic devices of any type.  The Kansas City courthouse is located at 500 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101 – the clerk’s office is room 259.

Other agencies
U.S. Bankruptcy Court: 913-735-2110
U.S. Probation and Pretrial Office: 913-735-2400
Federal Public Defender: 913-551-6712
U.S. Attorney: 913-551-6730
U.S. Marshals:  913-551-6727

Entrance
The main public entrance is on State Avenue which is the south side of the building.   Only employees are allowed to enter the building on the north side.

Tips for your visit

• You must show a photo ID to enter the courthouse. You must pass through courthouse security. 

• Lawyers, including pro hac vice attorneys, who present photo identification and a current bar registration card from this or any other federal or state court may bring in electronic communication devices (see Local Rule 83.2.4). 

• Photography or audio/video recordings of court proceedings is strictly prohibited. The public may not bring cell phones, cameras, recording devices, or other electronic devices (such as MP3 players).  You will be required to return it to your car. 

• The Court may grant permission to bring cameras in for ceremonial proceedings or court events. Contact the local clerk’s office for more information.  Cameras are allowed at naturalization proceedings.

Parking
Handicapped parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building on the north side (Nebraska Street entrance). Jury parking and public parking is available on the southeast corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Boulevard (across the street from the First Baptist Church).  There is free city parking available next to the Merc on 5th and Minnesota.  City parking lots with hourly rates are located on the 500 block of Armstrong Avenue and the 400 block of State Avenue.  The strip mall lot on the corner of 5th and State Ave., east of the building, is private parking and you may be towed. 

Local Eateries/Vending

Vending machines are available on level M.  The Merc Co+op is located at 501 Minnesota Ave. and offers a variety of breakfast and lunch options.   For more local restaurants, click here.