You may only file in person at the Kansas City Courthouse. If an emergency exists, cases may be filed in the Springfield and Jefferson City District Court Clerk's office IF prior approval is obtained from the Bankruptcy Clerk's office in Kansas City, see Local Rules 11002-2(A) and (B). Contact our office at 816-512-1800, between 9:00am and 4:30pm to request approval for an emergency filing in Springfield or Jefferson City.