What to do
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.
Phone
Phone
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
Follow the prompts to make payments by credit card, debit card, or from your bank account.
In-Person
In-Person
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.
Child Support Services
Main Office617 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-3503
- Drop-ins welcome
- Main office has kiosk for child support payments
- Transit and parking options
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.
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 Unit
P.O. Box 989067West Sacramento, CA 95798
Get help
Child Support Services
Main Office617 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-3503
Mon to Fri,
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Drop-ins welcome
- Main office has kiosk for child support payments
- Transit and parking options
Phone
You must answer automated questions before you talk to someone.
Last updated February 9, 2024