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Pay child support in California

Find state payment channels, processor instructions and payment history.

In California, 39 county departments and 8 public authorities publish 47 official links for this service, 47 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover payment methods (94) and availability notices (1).

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Choose your county on the map. Some counties share a regional agency; its guide lists the counties and branches it serves.
Online enrollment, Customer Connect and the State Disbursement Unit are shared California services.
Use the agency handling your case for changes or debt-reduction applications. Check the hours for the branch and channel you need before visiting.

1 guide with reviewed service links · Amador

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Regional child support agency · Alpine · Amador · Calaveras · Tuolumne

Central Sierra Child Support Agency

Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne counties

Make a payment — California State Disbursement UnitOfficial online service

Use the shared state payment portal. Payment methods and processor charges vary.

Source checked October 15, 2026

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

Named California Child Support Services programme section

processor, not DCSS Credit or Debit Card Online: Use the State Disbursement Unit website Mastercard, Visa, and Discover are accepted 1.9% service fee on every transaction Allow 2-3 business days for processin

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