What to do
The state uses ExpertPay to accept payment by bank account, debit or credit card, and PayPal.
Electronic payment
Register with ExpertPay.
- Select Employer
- Follow the prompts
You can set up automatic recurring payments.
Direct bank-to-bank transfer
Direct bank-to-bank transfer
You can also ask your bank to send money from your account to the California State Disbursement Unit (SDU) account directly.
To set up this form of electronic funds transfer, contact the SDU help desk.
Select option 1
Fines for not paying
If you don’t follow the withholding order, you might be responsible for the full amount of support owed, plus a fine.
You may have to go to court if you don’t withhold income as ordered.
The court can order an electronic funds transfer from your company’s bank.
Special cases
Out-of-state employers
Out-of-state employers
If you're an out-of-state employer, you can pay by check.
Make the check payable to “CA State Disbursement Unit."
Mail to:
California State Disbursement Unit
P.O. Box 989067
West Sacramento, CA 95798
Pay with one check, even if you are submitting for multiple employees.
You must include each:
- Employee name
- Child support enforcement case number
- Child support Participant ID (located on most letters and billing statements)
- Social Security number
- Date money was withheld (pay date)
- Amount withheld per employee
- Company name and phone number
If you don’t know the case number, call 1-866-901-3212.
Get help
Phone
You must answer automated questions before you talk to someone.
California Child Support Services
Bay Area Region Child Support Collaborative
Federal Office of Child Support Services
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
Last updated February 9, 2024