Department of Child Support Services - Department of Child Support Services

July 19, 2021 – Our Lobby is Open

Due to the ongoing situation with the Pandemic, we have taken some precautionary steps to keep our customers and staff safe. Although our office is open to the public a few things have changed.

We have installed a video intercom system to greet and buzz you in to our lobby. This will help minimize the number of customers in our waiting area.
Your meeting with a case worker may be over video chat in the office. Some of our interview booths have been equipped with a monitor and webcam to conduct these interviews.
Some interviews may be in person depending on the nature of the appointment, such as having to sign documents
All customers coming into our lobby must wear a mask.

We look forward to assisting you all soon.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Santa Clara County Department of Child Support Services is to promote the well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of families by delivering effective child support services to help meet the financial and medical needs of children.

Department of Child Support Services building

Topics in Focus

Services We Provide

Any parent or legal guardian of a minor child in need of child support may open a case with our office.

Apply for Services

There are several ways to apply for Child Support Services. You may apply whether or not you have a Child Support Order.

Establishment

If parentage (legal parenthood) has not been established, we can help you take the necessary steps to establish parentage.

Payments

Learn how to make payments online or on the phone.

License Release

Learn how you can get your license released?

Court Info Forms

Description and link to forms used at court.

Change My Court Order

Either parent may request a review to modify the court ordered child support amount.

Reduce My Arrears

In some child support cases the Debt Reduction Program allows for a parent to pay less than the total arrears owed to the State.

News & Announcements

Santa Clara County DCSS is partnering with Loved Twice

SCC DCSS is partnering with Loved Twice, a non-profit that provides gently used clothing for newborns in need. Each box contains clothing for one boy or girl for the first year of life. One box might contain: 2 blankets, 6 pairs of socks, 6 hats, 1 board book, 10 pairs of pants, 10 short sleeve onesies, 10 long sleeve onesies, 10 sleepers, 5 bibs & 10 extras (overalls, jackets, dresses, diapers, etc…).

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information

Parties, attorneys, and jurors should email [email protected] or call 408-792-2700 and provide the following information to request a continuance or deferral: name, case number or juror number, current mailing address, telephone number, date, time and location of appearance.

Customer Service Survey

The Department of Child Support Services requests your feedback! Please take a few minutes to tell us how we are doing by clicking on one of the survey links below. This input will be used to improve our customer service. Your honesty and participation is greatly appreciated.