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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 paternity (fatherhood) has not been established, Child Support Services will take the necessary steps to establish paternity.

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

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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.

EService/Attorney Correspondence

EService/Attorney Correspondence

Santa Clara County DCSS (SCCDCSS) currently has an exemption from mandatory electronic filing and service requirements per Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1010.6(d)(5) and security protocols limiting the size of e-mails that may be accepted by the County

Customer Connect

Customer Connect is California’s self-service, child support case information system designed with YOU in mind. Get connected—use Customer Connect secure self-service website.

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