Child Support Depository

Overview

Child Support can be ordered by the courts, for various types of cases; including, Paternity, Domestic Violence, Temporary Custody, Dissolution of Marriage and Child Support.

Once child support is ordered, the judge may issue an order, to have the obligor pay to the obligee directly, or process payments through an income withholding order to the State Disbursement Unit (SDU). The Clerk of Courts, Child Support Depository Unit, will act as the record keeper for all payments processed.

If you are a Broward County resident seeking to open a new child support case, contact the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR), or call (850) 488-KIDS (5437), for information on the type of services provided by the Child Support Enforcement Program.

Payment and Fee Information

Below are various types of payment options and methods available for processing child support and alimony payments. NOTE: Processing and transaction fees may apply when making payments online, or at any AMSCOT location.

All child support purge/writ payments must be paid in full and processed in-person at the Clerk of Court, Child Support Depository Unit, unless indicated otherwise by court order, or the Department of Revenue. When making a purge/writ payment, let the Child Support Depository counter clerk know, so your purge payment will be processed correctly.

Payment Options and Methods

Cases Filed by the Department of Revenue

For cases filed by the Department of Revenue, refer to the payment methods provided below:

In-person: Pay at the Clerk of Courts, Child Support Depository location listed on the right side of this web page. Payment methods accepted are cash, cashier's check, company check, government checks, or money orders. NOTE: Personal checks are not accepted on Department of Revenue cases.
Mail: Send payments by mail to the address listed on the right side of this web page. Checks and money orders, must be drawn on a U.S. bank, and made payable to the Clerk of the Courts. Remember to include the case number in the memo section. Do not send cash by mail.
Online: Pay at Florida Department of Revenue,
AMSCOT: Visit any State of Florida AMSCOT locations to make cash payments, on eligible Child Support cases.

Cases Not Filed by the Department of Revenue

For all other cases not filed by the Department of Revenue, refer to the payment methods provided below:

In-person: Pay at the Clerk of Courts, Child Support Depository location listed on the right side of this web page. Payment methods accepted are cash, cashier's check, company check, government checks, money orders, or personal checks.
Mail: Send payments by mail to the address listed on the right side of this web page. Checks and money orders, must be drawn on a U.S. bank, and made payable to the Clerk of the Courts. Remember to include the case number in the memo section. Do not send cash by mail.
Online: Pay online at Pay Kidz (formerly known as MyFloridaCounty.com).
AMSCOT: Visit any State of Florida AMSCOT locations to make cash payments, on eligible Child Support cases.

Note:

A depository fee of 4% of the amount paid with a minimum of $1.00 and a maximum of $5.25 is charged for all each payment for cases not filed by the Department of Revenue. For additional information on depository fees, refer to F.S. CH. 61.181 - Depository for alimony transactions, support, maintenance, and support payments; fees.

Report Missing Disbursement Checks

State Disbursement Unit Checks: If you have not received a child support payment from the State Disbursement Unit (SDU) within 15 business days since the last payment was processed, fill out the State of Florida Lost Check Affidavit and mail to: State of Florida Disbursement Unit, P. O. Box, 7436, Tallahassee, FL 32314-7436 for processing.

Clerk of Court Disbursement Checks: If you are missing a Child Support disbursement payment from the Clerk of Court, email the Child Support Depository Unit, or call (954) 831-7309, and select, option 5.

RECORDS REQUESTS - Fees, Payment Record Requests, and Payment History

Fees

Pursuant to Florida Statute 28.24, copies of Child Support Depository records are $1.00 per page, and if requested, an extra $2.00 for certification per document.

Payment Records Request

To obtain a copy of Child Support Depository or payment history records, fill out the Payment Records Request form, and bring the completed form, in-person, or send by mail, to the location on the right side of this web page. For estimates on how much it will cost to obtain copies, email the Child Support Depository Unit, or call the Child Support Depository Unit at (954) 831-7309, and select, option 5.

Payment Options:

Payment must be received before copies are provided.
Only money orders are acceptable by mail. Make money orders payable to the Clerk of the Courts
Personal checks and cash are not accepted by mail.

Online Partial Payment History Records

The following online options are available for viewing a partial summary of your child support payment history records. Depending on how your case was filed will determine, which option you will need to use.

Department of Revenue cases only, go to Florida Department of Revenue.
All other cases, go to Pay Kidz (formerly known as MyFloridaCounty.com).

Driver License Suspension F.S. CH. 61.13016

When an obligor is 15 days delinquent in making a payment in support in non-IV-D (non-Department of Revenue) cases, and upon the request of the obligee, the depository or the clerk of the court must provide notice to the obligor of the delinquency and the intent to suspend by regular United States mail that is posted to the obligor’s last address of record with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

In response to the driver license suspension being initiated, the obligor may do one of the following within 20 days:

Enter into a written agreement with the obligee and provide the signed written agreement to the Clerk for filing.
Make a payment of the delinquency in full.
File a motion to contest the Driver License Suspension.

For Department of Revenue cases, call (850) 488-5437, or visit their office at 1900 W Commercial Blvd., Suite 190, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309.

Depository Forms

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up my case for Depository Services?

For the Clerk of the Court to act as the depository, we must have a copy of the Final Judgment, the Marital Settlement Agreement, if there is one, and the Income Deduction Order. You can mail them or deliver them in person to the address listed in the Contact Information section on the right.

I know a check was sent out to me, but I still have not received it. What should I do?

In order for the Depository to declare that a check may be lost, a minimum of ten (10) working days must have elapsed. Please contact the phone number listed in the Contact Information section on the right to obtain the necessary paperwork. Replacement checks may take up to two weeks.

Why does child support have to come out of my paycheck when I'm paying regularly?

Florida State Statute, Chapter 61.1301 requires that Income Deduction Orders be issued on every case.

Pay at PayKidz Pay at Florida Department of Revenue

Contact Information

Central Courthouse

Central Courthouse
Midrise Building
(Child Support Depository)

540 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Directions To This Location

2nd Floor, Room: 2450

954-831-7309
954-765-5110 - (Fax)
954-765-5026 - (Fax)

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Excluding Holidays

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