SERVICIO
Apply for child support
You can open a case online, by mail, or in person at our Child Support office.
Qué saber
Costo
$0 to $35Under federal law, we are required to charge a yearly service fee of $35 for certain non-assisted cases. If the fee applies to you, you will receive an annual notice in October for each case that will be charged.
Keep in mind
- For in-person help, you can make an appointment or just drop in during business hours.
- You can apply in a lot of ways. Call us if you need help.
¿Qué hacer?
Apply online
You'll be asked for basic information about yourself, your children, and the other parent.
It can take 5 to 15 minutes to apply.
Apply in person
You can apply for child support in person at the Department of Child Support Services.
You can either:
- Visit when we're open (no appointment needed)
- Make an appointment
Get ready for your visit
We look forward to working with you! Prepare for your first visit.
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Made an appointment but need to cancel it? Let us know you need to change your appointment.
Apply by mail
1. Fill out an application
Download the PDF packet and fill in your details.
2. Mail your application
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Información complementaria
Casos especiales
If someone isn't legally recognized as a parent
Sometimes a parent or guardian is not recognized by law as their child's legal caregiver.
This can affect whether you can get child support and other benefits, as well as custody and visitation rights.
There's a free way to get legally recognized. See how to get recognized as a legal parent.
What happens next?
Expect to hear back about the status of your application.
Contact our office if you have any questions.
Obtener ayuda
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Agencias asociadas
Qué saber
Costo
$0 to $35Under federal law, we are required to charge a yearly service fee of $35 for certain non-assisted cases. If the fee applies to you, you will receive an annual notice in October for each case that will be charged.
Keep in mind
- For in-person help, you can make an appointment or just drop in during business hours.
- You can apply in a lot of ways. Call us if you need help.
¿Qué hacer?
Apply online
You'll be asked for basic information about yourself, your children, and the other parent.
It can take 5 to 15 minutes to apply.
Apply in person
You can apply for child support in person at the Department of Child Support Services.
You can either:
- Visit when we're open (no appointment needed)
- Make an appointment
Get ready for your visit
We look forward to working with you! Prepare for your first visit.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Obtener direcciones
Made an appointment but need to cancel it? Let us know you need to change your appointment.
Apply by mail
1. Fill out an application
Download the PDF packet and fill in your details.
2. Mail your application
San Francisco, CA 94105
Obtener direcciones
Información complementaria
Casos especiales
If someone isn't legally recognized as a parent
Sometimes a parent or guardian is not recognized by law as their child's legal caregiver.
This can affect whether you can get child support and other benefits, as well as custody and visitation rights.
There's a free way to get legally recognized. See how to get recognized as a legal parent.
What happens next?
Expect to hear back about the status of your application.
Contact our office if you have any questions.
Obtener ayuda
San Francisco, CA 94105
Obtener direcciones