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Child Support Quicklinks
Child Support Links
- Clerks of Court Addresses / Phones
- CSE Policy and Procedures Manual [Password and ID required]
- Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement
- Other States' Child Support Offices
- Sheriff Offices Addresses / Phones
- Cover Florida Health Care Access Program
- Florida KidCare - Child health insurance you can afford!
- Phone bill and connection help
Apply for Child Support Services
Who May Apply for Child Support Enforcement Services?
Any parent or custodian of a dependent child who is not receiving public assistance may apply for Child Support Services. Any parent or caretaker who is owed child support arrearages may also apply for services.
You may not need to apply if:
- You currently receive public assistance. Families who receive public assistance automatically receive child support services.
- You have received public assistance or child support services in the past. Contact the state where services were provided to determine if you have an open child support case.
- You live in another state. You may apply for child support services if you do not live in the State of Florida. However, you may be required to appear at a hearing in Florida or be required to testify at a designated location in your state at the Court's discretion. Additionally, if neither parent lives in Florida, we may not have jurisdiction to obtain or enforce a support order.
How to Apply for Services
You must submit a completed application for child support services. Only one application is required, even when there are multiple noncustodial parents or alleged fathers. In the circumstance of multiple noncustodial parents or alleged fathers, a parent information form must be completed for each additional parent or alleged father. Please read the application instructions prior to completing the Application for Child Support Services and the Additional Parent Information Form(s).
If you have any questions regarding the completion of the application, you may call the toll-free number, 1-800-622-KIDS (5437). You may also request assistance by writing or visiting your local child support office.