Kansas City Slow Reopening Adds More In-Person Options

Press release from the City of Kansas City:

June 15, 2020

Municipal Court has started holding a limited number of trials and scheduled probation appointments. Only people identified ahead of time to attend will be allowed inside the courthouse, and they must check-in with security and wear a mask. Temperature screenings may be conducted.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Municipal Court remains closed past security for all other members of the public until further notice.

The Court has created the option of appearing in court online in a video conference with the judge and prosecutor. To apply, go to kcmo.gov/court and click the Virtual Court Appearance link.

The website has additional details of this slow reopening phase, instructions for attorneys and other ways to do court business online, as well as by mail or phone.

Our Business License Office is reopening its storefront located at 1118 Oak St. on an appointment-only basis. You can book an appointment using a QR code, or by phone at 816-513-1120 (Press option #3), or online.

Only three guests will be permitted in the Business License Office lobby at one time and masks are expected to be worn and will be available at the office if you don’t have one. Please arrive no more than five minutes prior to your appointment. If you are more than 10 minutes late you will need to reschedule.

You can also apply online to renew or apply for a new business license through our QuickTax system.

The KC BizCare staff will meet with clients online and over the phone for technical assistance. If you need assistance with the requirements to obtain your business license, BizCare can help.

We help streamline the business registration process for starting and growing your business in Kansas City. You can book an appointment using a QR code, or by phone at 816-513-2491, or online.

If you just have general questions about your business you can email our KC BizCare Office.

Established in 2009, KC BizCare is a free business resource, advocacy and information center for new and existing businesses operating within the City. It provides information and assistance to help business owners understand and comply with City, State and Federal requirements for operating a business.

The full range of BizCare Office services remain available online and by phone.

Media may contact Benita Jones, Public Information Officer for the Municipal Court, at 816-513-6711. For additional BizCare information, contact Nia Richardson at 816-513-1234.

This press release was produced by the City of Kansas City. The views expressed here are the author’s own.