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Child Support

Application Instructions

This application, which requires Acrobat Reader 5.0, may be filled out on-line and printed on your computer. However, you will not be able to save it to your hard drive with the filled-in data intact. If you want a copy for your own files, you must print out an extra copy. If the form doesn't print showing all data, you may have to change your printer settings.

Complete the following steps to apply for CSE Services:

  1. Read the application
  2. Select type of service requested:
    • Full child support service, which includes locating missing parents, establishing paternity, establishing child support and medical support orders, enforcing and modifying court orders
    • Location-only
  3. Complete as much of the information as possible on the 2nd page of the application
  4. Print the form
  5. Sign and date the application at the bottom of the 1st page
  6. Mail or hand deliver the completed application to your local child support office.

    Note: If you live outside the state of Florida, mail the application to the following location, as appropriate:

    • If there is a Florida court order, send the application to the child support office servicing the county where the order was obtained.
    • If there is no Florida court order and you want Florida to establish an order, send the application to the child support office servicing the county where the non-custodial parent resides.
    • If the non-custodial parent's county of residence is unknown or if you are requesting Location-only services, send the application to
      the state program office, Attn: Central Locate

If you are seeking support from more than one parent or are not sure who the father is, use the Application for Services for one parent and an Additional Parent Information form for each additional or possible parent. If available, provide court orders and payment records when applicable for each parent from whom you seek support.

Incomplete applications will be returned. When the following additional information is provided it will assist us in promptly providing the appropriate service for your case.

  • Full names
  • Dates of birth
  • Social Security Numbers (if known)
  • Addresses
  • Race
  • Sex
  • Employer (if known)
  • Copy of birth certificate for each child
  • Former names
  • Copy of any existing court order
  • If the court order is unavailable, please provide the County/State/approximate date of all existing court orders.

Application Links

Application for Child Support Services
Additional Parent Information Form
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