DCS offices are closed to walk-in traffic due to COVID-19. We are available by phone (1-800-457-6202) or by email at DCS-CRU@dshs.wa.gov.
How to apply for child support
To receive our services, you’ll have to fill out some paperwork. You can get the paperwork by doing one of the following:
- Fill out the requested information at this link or call 1-800-457-6202 to have the forms mailed to you, allowing 5-10 business days for delivery
- Print the forms from this web page, see below under “Enrollment Forms”
- Drop by any of our nine offices
When have filled out your paperwork to the best of your ability, be sure to sign the forms and any supporting documentation to:
By fax: Toll free 1-866-668-9518
By Mail: Division of Child Support
Central Services
P.O. Box 11520
Tacoma, WA 98411
Once we receive your forms, you will receive a letter within 7-10 days. Send one set of forms for each noncustodial parent. If you have any questions about enrolling for child support services, please call 1-800-457-6202.
Enrollment forms
Please fill out the forms in the column that best applies to you.
To receive child support |
To pay child support |
To receive reimbursement for child care |
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Print, complete, sign, then mail, fax or bring us the following forms:
If you already have a child support order, please fill out forms above as well as the following:
Keep the following for your records: |
Print, complete, sign then mail, fax or bring us the following forms:
Keep the following for your records: |
Print, complete, sign, then mail, fax or bring us the following documents: |
Video resources
The video below walks you through filling out an application to receive child support.
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