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Paying child support

You have many options for paying online, by phone, in person, or by mail.

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Costo

Depends on how you pay.

Ways you can pay:

  • Online using services like ExpertPay and PayPal
  • In-person at our office or using MoneyGram or PayNearMe
  • By phone and mail

Some services charge for payments. 

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1. Gather the information you need

You'll need to know:

  • The amount you need to pay
  • Your credit or debit card information or bank account and routing number
  • Your child support Participant ID number

You can find your Participant ID number on a billing statement.

2. Visit California's Disbursement Unit website to pay

You will have the option to:

  • Pay with your credit or debit card
  • Use ExpertPay to pay from your bank account
  • Use PayPal

Note that PayPal charges a fee for each payment.

1. Gather the information you'll need

Financial information

  • The amount you need to pay
  • Your credit or debit card information or bank account and routing number

Personal information

  • Your child support Participant ID number
    You can find your Participant ID number on a billing statement.
  • Your Customer Connect PIN (personal identification number)
    If you don't have one, sign up with Customer Connect.

2. Pay by phone

Department of Child Support Services 866-901-3212
Follow the prompts to make payments by credit card, debit card, or from your bank account.

1. Gather information you'll need

You'll need to know:

  • The amount you need to pay
  • Payment information (your credit or debit card information or bank account and routing number)
  • Social Security number
  • Your child support Participant ID number

You can find your Participant ID number on a billing statement.

2. Pay at our office

You can pay with cash or a credit/debit card at the kiosk in our office.

Main Office617 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
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or

Pay with MoneyGram

MoneyGram charges a $1.99 fee per payment

You can pay with MoneyGram in many pharmacies and other stores across San Francisco. 

Use receive code "14630" for payments. 

MoneyGram800-926-9400
Call to find locations near you.

or

Pay with PayNearMe

PayNearMe charges a $1.99 fee for each payment. 

PayNearMe allows you to make payments at 7-11 stores, Family Dollar, ACE Cash Express, and CVS Pharmacy Stores. 
 

Once you're signed up, you'll get a bar code. Bring the barcode (on your phone or printed out) to a PayNearMe location. The cashier will scan the code at the counter and then you'll make your payment.

1. Gather information you'll need

You'll need to know:

  • The amount you need to pay
  • Your child support Participant ID number

You can find your Participant ID number on a billing statement.

2. Send a check or money order

Mail it to:

California State Disbursement UnitP.O. Box 989067
West Sacramento, CA 95798
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Address
Main Office617 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Phone
866-901-3212
You must answer automated questions before you talk to someone.

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