Florida Department of Revenue — Child Support Program
County or regional child support agency; case administration, parentage, orders and payment assistance.
Source checked October 28, 2026[1]floridarevenue.com
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Online services & information
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Open a child support case
Open a child support case: other Florida providers →You may sign up to open a case for child support services if you are the parent or caregiver of a child who needs support.
Pay child support
Pay child support: other Florida providers →Pay by electronic check at the Florida State Disbursement Unit Smart ePay website. You will need your Social Security Number and child support case number or depository number . Register for an account to get started and pay using your bank account.
Receive child support payments
Receive child support payments: other Florida providers →Direct Deposit will automatically put support payments into your checking or savings account.
Manage a child support case
Manage a child support case: other Florida providers →The Child Support Program offers many ways to handle routine activities on your child support case. Click on the below options to learn more.
Change a child support amount
Change a child support amount: other Florida providers →Either parent with a child support case can ask the Child Support Program to review their support order to see if the order should be changed. Parents can also file a petition in circuit court to change their support order.
Estimate child support
Estimate child support: other Florida providers →The amount of child support is based on guidelines defined in Florida law. Child support guidelines are standards used to figure out the support needed for a child and the amount a parent has to pay. Guidelines help make sure support amounts are fair. Every state has guidelines, but they may be different in each state.
Fees
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Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
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- [1] Florida Child Support Program Overview (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Revenue — Child Support Program · FDOR Child Support Program overview
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Parents or caregivers may sign up for child support services by completing the sign up form online.
- [2] Apply for Child Support Services (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Revenue — Child Support Program · Sign up for Child Support Services
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
You may sign up to open a case for child support services if you are the parent or caregiver of a child who needs support.
- [3] Make Child Support Payments (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Revenue — Child Support Program / Florida State Disbursement Unit (FLSDU) · Florida State Disbursement Unit (FLSDU) payment options
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Pay by electronic check at the Florida State Disbursement Unit Smart ePay website. You will need your Social Security Number and child support case number or depository number . Register for an account to get started and pay using your bank account.
- [4] Receive Child Support Payments (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Revenue — Child Support Program · Direct Deposit and smiONE Visa Prepaid Card
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Direct Deposit will automatically put support payments into your checking or savings account.
- [5] Changing a Child Support Order (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Revenue — Child Support Program · Review and modification of child support orders
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Either parent with a child support case can ask the Child Support Program to review their support order to see if the order should be changed. Parents can also file a petition in circuit court to change their support order.
- [6] How Child Support Amounts Are Determined (Florida Guidelines) (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Revenue — Child Support Program · Florida Child Support Guidelines
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
The amount of child support is based on guidelines defined in Florida law. Child support guidelines are standards used to figure out the support needed for a child and the amount a parent has to pay. Guidelines help make sure support amounts are fair. Every state has guidelines, but they may be different in each state.
- [7] Child Support Contact Information & Local Offices (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Revenue — Child Support Program · Child Support eServices & Contact Center
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Child Support Program offers many ways to handle routine activities on your child support case. Click on the below options to learn more.
- [8] About the Child Support Program (65 DOR Counties + Miami-Dade SAO & Manatee Clerk Partners) (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Revenue — Child Support Program · FDOR Child Support 67-county administration and Miami-Dade/Manatee partnerships
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Child Support Program administers child support services in all but two Florida counties. In Miami-Dade County we partner with the State Attorney's Office for services and in Manatee County we partner with Manatee County Clerk of Court for services.