In most cases, these are the steps to open a child support case:
- Print application paperwork from this website or
- Call 1-800-457-6202 to have one mailed to you allowing 5-10 business days for delivery or
- Drop by any of our nine offices
- Complete the forms to the best of your ability
- Be sure to sign the forms
- Mail or fax forms with any supporting documentation to:
- By fax : toll free 1-866-668-9518
- By Mail
Central Services
P.O. Box 11520
Tacoma, WA 98411
Once we receive your application, you will receive a letter within 7-10 days. Send one application for each noncustodial parent. If you have any questions about applying for child support services, please call 1-800-457-6202. Please read the following statements and find the one that best suits your situation so we may better serve your individual needs.
I want to receive child support
Print, complete, sign, then mail, fax or bring us the following documents:
- 18-078 Application (called a Nonassistance Support Enforcement Services application) (English)
- 14-057 Child Support Enforcement Referral (English)
Keep the following for your records:
- 16-072 Nonassistance Support Enforcement Information (English)
- 16-072sp Nonassistance Support Enforcement Information (Spanish)
I also want to receive reimbursement for child care
Print, complete, sign, then mail, fax or bring us the following documents:
I want to receive child support and I have a child support order
Print, complete, sign, then mail, fax or bring us the following documents:
- 18-078 Application (called a Nonassistance Support Enforcement Services application) (English)
- 14-057 Child Support Enforcement Referral (English)
- 18-433 Declaration of Support Payments (English)
- 18-078sp Application (Spanish)
- 14-057sp Child Support Enforcement Referral (Spanish)
- 18-433sp Declaration of Support Payments (Spanish)
Keep the following for your records:
- 16-072 Nonassistance Support Enforcement Information (English)
- 16-072sp Nonassistance Support Enforcement Information (Spanish)
I want to pay child support
Print, complete, sign then mail, fax or bring us the following documents:
- 14-057B for paying parent complete the application (called the Noncustodial Parent Child Support Enforcement Application) (English)
- 14-057Bsp for paying parent complete the application (Spanish)
Keep the following for your records:
- 16-107 Noncustodial Parent's Rights and Responsibilities (English)
- 16-107sp Noncustodial Parent's Rights and Responsibilities (Spanish)
I just want the Child Support Schedule Worksheets and instructions
- Child Support Schedule Worksheets (also in Spanish) or you can complete and print our automated worksheet.
- Instructions