"Cooperation between employers and child support agencies may be the best working model of an effective public-private partnership in America today." (Office of Child Support Enforcement Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Payment Options
On-line
Go to the California State Disbursement Unit to register or make a payment using a debit/credit card or entering bank information.
Phone
Call 866-901-3212 to register or make a payment using a debit/credit card or entering bank information.
Check
Mail your payment to:
State Disbursement Unit
P.O. Box 989067
West Sacramento, CA 95798
Electronic Payment Note
Employers who pay taxes electronically to the Franchise Tax Board or the Employment Development Department are required to send child support payments electronically to the State Disbursement Unit (SDU) using Electronic Funds Transfer (California Family Code §17309.5).
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Resources
Visit the following pages for more information:
Reach a Representative
Call toll-free at 866-901-3212 or
send an e-mail to reach a child support representative.