Child Support Payments

We offer convenient options to make or receive child support payments.

Child Support Payments

Click the icon to access our informational video on how to make a payment.

Making Payments

IMPORTANT

Full or partial payments can be made any time and should be received by the 20th of each month in order to be credited in the current month.

By Phone

By Phone:

Pay with credit card, checking/savings accounts. Call (866) 901-3212 and select option 1. A 1.9% fee will be charged when using a credit or debit card.

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By Mail

By Mail:

Make check/money order payable to:
California State Disbursement Unit (SDU)
P.O. Box 989067
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9067

By Phone

In Person:

Pay in person using cash, check or credit card. Cashiers and a kiosk are available in our office located at 1055 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. 

A kiosk is also available at the Lamoreaux Justice Center located at 341 The City Drive, Orange CA 92868.

A 1.9% fee will be charged when using a credit or debit card with a cashier. A 2.7% fee will be charged when using a credit or debit card at a kiosk. 

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Did You Know?

You can setup and manage recurring payments online, at no cost. Setup is easy and secure.

Online and Alternative Payment Options

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Online: Online credit and debit card payments are processed through the CA State Disbursement Unit (SDU). A 1.9% fee will be charged. 

Payments that directly debit your bank account are processed through ExpertPay, a funds verification service. ExpertPay applies a one-time $2.50 registration fee.

PayPal: A 2.49% fee will be charged when using PayPal. 

Alternative Locations: To make payments at participating MoneyGram locations, you will need your participant identification number and access code 14630. For PayNearMe, use the link below to get a personal barcode used to make payments at participating locations. A $1.99 fee applies when using MoneyGram or PayNearMe.

Receiving Payments

IMPORTANT

California is moving to paperless payment distribution. If you receive Paper Check payments, you need to sign up for Direct Deposit or a Child Support Debit MasterCard. Some exceptions apply.
Click the paper check button below for more information.