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Parents Who Pay Child Support

Fulfilling your child support order is critical to the success of your children. The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is here to help you every step of the way. For your convenience, there are a variety of ways to make a child support payment. If you are unable to meet your obligation, DCSS can help you get back on track.

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Make a Child Support Payment

The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) aims to provide convenient and economic solutions for making payments. So that you can make the most informed choice for making a payment, please review the payment options available to you.

Online

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No fees!

By Phone

phone icon 602-252-4045
(No fees)
Toll Free: 1-800-882-4151
Payment Gateway: 1-888-585-7942

Mail

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No convenience fees to mail to the Clearinghouse.
USPS rates may apply for the Overnight Express option.

Support Payment Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 52107
Phoenix, AZ 85072-2107

Overnight Express Payments
Arizona Department of Economic Security
DCSS – State Disbursement Unit
1789 W. Jefferson, Mail Drop 7222
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Mobile Device

mobile phone icon Pay Child Support from your mobile device with TouchPay Child Support Mobile Application.

Learn how to use the TouchPay Child Support Mobile App.

Note: A convenience fee of 2.85% will be applied each time you choose the TouchPay Mobile App.

In Person

Participating Retailers (accepts cash only. Please plan for a $2.49 convenience fee.)

  1. Go to PayINCashNow.com
  2. Get your DCSS pay slip with barcode
  3. Present barcode to cashier
  4. Reuse the barcode or get new code for future

Modify a Child Support Order

Either parent may request a modification of their existing child support order when there has been a significant and continuing change within the household, such as adding or changing health insurance, a loss of a job, disability, or an increase or decrease in income for either parent. Only current child support can be modified. Arizona law does not permit retroactive modifications.

Under federal and state law, you have the right to request a modification of your child support order. A modification review is conducted by the courts based on the current income of the parents, the Arizona child support guidelines, and any applicable credits. The review may result in an increase, decrease, or no change in your child support order.

Read through this document for frequently asked questions on modifying your child support order.

Requesting a Modification

  1. Print out and complete one of the following forms:

    Follow the instructions on pages 1 and 2 of the form.

  2. Drop off your request, with supporting documentation, at your local Division of Child Support Services office or mail your request, with support documentation to:

    Modification Packet
    Division of Child Support Services
    PO Box 40458
    Phoenix, AZ 85067

    Include your return address on the envelope for timelier processing of your request.

After the Request

The review and modification of an order may take up to 6 months depending on how quickly the information is provided by both parties.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact DCSS Customer Service at 1-800-882-4151 or 602-252-4045, or visit your local DCSS office.

Get Help with Past-Due Payments

DCSS recognizes that there are certain circumstances that may make it difficult for support payors to meet their child support obligations. We offer customer incentive programs to help with past-due payments. Continue reading to find out if you qualify.

GED/High School Diploma

If you get your High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate (after July 2014), you may be eligible for a reduction of up to $1,000 of monies (arrears, clearinghouse and/or genetic testing fees) owed to DCSS.

Find out if you qualify:

Submit a copy of your high school transcript or GED transcript (dated after July 2014)

  • At your local DCSS office or
  • Mail a copy of the transcript to:

    DCSS
    GED Incentive Program
    PO Box 40458
    Phoenix, AZ 85067

DCSS Hardship Program

If circumstances occur that permanently affect your ability to pay child support and you have past-due (arrears) payments, you may be eligible for the DCSS Hardship Program.

Check Eligibility

If you think you qualify, contact your case manager or the DCSS Customer Service at 602-252-4045 or 1-800-882-4151.

Settlement Program

The DCSS Settlement Program assists noncustodial parents who may have a large arrears balance on their child support case. It provides an opportunity to pay off past-due arrears balances.

If you are limited in your ability to pay, you may offer to settle your arrears balance by paying either a lump sum or by making monthly installments that can be accepted for up to 3 months.

To participate in the program:

  1. Think in advance about how much you would like to offer to settle the past due amount.
  2. Stop by a local DCSS office or contact the DCSS Customer Service Center at 602-252-4045 or 1-800-882-4151, or email the DCSS Settlement Team at [email protected] to submit your settlement offer

Note: The state’s role is not to advocate the amount of the settlement, but to facilitate whatever offer is appropriate for the state and the parties involved in the case. The DCSS cannot require a custodial parent to accept a settlement offer.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Settlement Program

My wages are being withheld; will a settlement offer stop the withholding?

The wage withholding may be stopped by DCSS if the case is an arrears only case and there is no current support obligation accruing. The wage withholding may be changed to current support only if the current child support obligation is being paid.

What happens with credit reporting when my settlement offer is completed?

If there is still an active Arizona child support order after a settlement payment, the case will continue to be reported to the credit reporting agencies. If a case is closed due to a settlement payment, the case will be reported to the reporting agencies as closed.

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