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San Luis Obispo County, California · Benefits and family services

Open a child support case in San Luis Obispo County

Enroll for child support services and find the local or regional agency.

1 provider · 2 official links (1 online) · 5 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 15, 2026

In San Luis Obispo County, 1 county department publishes 2 official links for this service, 1 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover eligibility (2), availability notices (1), documents (1) and languages (1). 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items and 1 provider lists forms on its guide.

These are the San Luis Obispo County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
County government

San Luis Obispo County Child Support Services

Local child support services and branch information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Find local agency information, branch contacts and assistance for your child support case.

Availability · Local agency or named branch
The dated county announcement identifies 277 South Street, Suite R as the new office beginning June 15, 2026. The general contact page still lists 1200 Monterey Street; use the dated move notice and confirm visiting hours with the agency.
Source & saved evidence

Official county child support agency · Child support — slo-move (opens in a new tab)

Named child-support agency, programme or branch contact section

o Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) is excited to share their office has moved locations. Beginning June 15, 2026, the new office location for DCSS is 277 South St. Suite R, San Luis Obispo. The move is part of the County’s ongoing commitment to providing efficient, accessible, and fiscally responsible services to the community. The new location offers ease of access for participants with features including reserved no-cost parking and walkability from local busines

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Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
Languages · Shared California programme guidance
The state language-access policy provides bilingual staff, translated materials and interpreter or translation services. Ask your agency for language assistance.
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California Department of Child Support Services · Child support — state-language (opens in a new tab)

Named California Child Support Services programme section

rences and are sensitive to cultural differences. Effective communication with customers who are non-English speaking must be achieved through bilingual staff, translated written materials, and contracted interpreter/translation services. Language Access Plan If you have any questions, need more information about the Dymally–Alatorre Bilingual Services Act

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Eligibility & access · Shared California programme guidance
Agency staff act in the public interest and do not represent either parent personally.
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California Department of Child Support Services · Child support — state-language (opens in a new tab)

Named California Child Support Services programme section

nts and provide a neutral go-between for parents. All Child Support Services staff act in the public interest and do not represent either side of a child support case. Access your case information Calculate support Make or receive payments Enroll for services Frequently asked questions

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San Luis Obispo County child support agency · San Luis Obispo — Child Support Services (opens in a new tab)

Named child-support agency, programme or branch contact section

ices There are many of our services you can start or complete online before coming into our office. The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) primarily assists customers with establishing and enforcing child support orders. When a case is opened with DCSS we locate parents who are obligated to pay support, establish parentage, and obtain child support and health insurance orders. Once an order is established, DCSS enforces the order and collects

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Enroll for child support — California online application (opens in a new tab)Shared state instructions

Open a case through the shared California enrollment form; a court order is not required to enroll.

How to get started
  1. Open the California enrollment form and choose your language.
  2. Provide the information requested by the official form; contact the agency serving your county for help.
Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
Eligibility & access · Shared California programme guidance
Either parent or a legal guardian can enroll, with or without an existing court order; the state lists no income eligibility requirement.
Source & saved evidence

California Department of Child Support Services · California Child Support Services — enroll (opens in a new tab)

Named California Child Support Services programme section

in 10 minutes with our online form Who Can Enroll Either parent, or a legal guardian, can enroll for support whether or not a court order exists. There are no income or other eligibility requirements for services. Our online enrollment form makes it quick and easy to enroll: Enroll Now We Can Help Establish new orders for financial

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Information & documents · Shared California programme guidance
For a paper application, use the state enrollment-packet page and mail or deliver the completed packet to your local agency.
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California Department of Child Support Services · Child support — state-in-person (opens in a new tab)

Named California Child Support Services programme section

, you will need to complete an enrollment packet. You will need to mail or deliver this packet to the child support office in your county. Find yours using our map tool. Enrollment Packet Paquete de Inscripción Forms Included in Enrollment Packet Participant

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California Department of Child Support Services · California Child Support Services — enroll (opens in a new tab)

Named California Child Support Services programme section

in 10 minutes with our online form Who Can Enroll Either parent, or a legal guardian, can enroll for support whether or not a court order exists. There are no income or other eligibility requirements for services. Our online enrollment form makes it quick and easy

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