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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Department of Child Support Services has closed its lobby effective March 17, 2020. We are still available to assist you with questions and concerns. Please call 866-901-3212 for assistance with child support cases. Our COVID-19 hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Services are limited at this time. Customers can also communicate with the department electronically via CUSTOMER CONNECT.

Child Support payments continue to be accepted online.

Receiving payments during this time

California Child Support Services - COVID-19 Service Updates.

Important Court Information - COVID-19

Topics in Focus

Services We Provide

Services We ProvideAny parent or legal guardian of a minor child in need of child support may open a case with our office.

Services We Provide

Services We Provide

Apply for Service

Apply for ServiceThere are several ways to apply for Child Support Services. You may apply whether or not you have a Child Support Order.

Apply for Service

Apply for Service

Establishment

EstablishmentIf parentage (legal parenthood) has not been established, we can help you take the necessary steps to establish parentage.

Establishment

Payments

PaymentsLearn how to make payments online or on the phone.

Payments

License Release

License ReleaseLearn how you can get your license released?

License Release

License Release

Court Info Forms

Court Info FormsMore information on Court Forms

Court Info Forms

Court Info Forms

Change My Court Order

Change My Court OrderEither parent may request a review to modify the court ordered child support amount.

Change My Court Order

Change My Court Order

Reduce My Arrears

Reduce My ArrearsIn some child support cases the Compromise of Arrears Program (COAP) allows for a parent to pay less than the total arrears owed to the State.

Reduce My Arrears

Reduce My Arrears

News & Announcements

Child Support Awareness Month

August Child Support Awareness Month

SANTA CLARA COUNTY – August is Child Support Awareness Month in California and nationwide, and California Child Support Services is reminding parents that the 49 county and regional child support agencies across the state offer a range of services to assist both co-parents in the shared job of supporting their children.

High Promise DADS - Fatherhood Conference

High Promise DADS - Fatherhood Conference

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, August 23, 2020 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave San Jose Special Addition: Santa Clara County Medical Mobile Bus

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information

(COVID-19) Information

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information

Parties, attorneys, and jurors should email covid@scscourt.org or call 408-792-2700 and provide the following information to request a continuance or deferral: name, case number or juror number, current mailing address, telephone number, date, time and location of appearance.

Customer Service Survey

Customer Service Survey

The Department of Child Support Services requests your feedback! Please take a few minutes to tell us how we are doing by clicking on one of the survey links below. This input will be used to improve our customer service. Your honesty and participation is greatly appreciated.

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