Arkansas Child Support Office
Updated August 2026
Arkansas' Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), a division of the Department of Finance and Administration, runs child support statewide through its MyCase online system.
Phone
501-371-5349Official Website
Official Site ↗Mailing Address
Department of Finance and Administration – Office of Child Support Enforcement
Arkansas Child Support Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 8124
Little Rock, AR 72203
Case Account
Manage Your Case ↗Enforcement
Report Missed Payments ↗About the Department of Finance and Administration – Office of Child Support Enforcement
OCSE is Arkansas' IV-D agency, run statewide out of the Department of Finance and Administration rather than by county. It handles locating parents, establishing paternity, setting support orders, and collecting and enforcing payments once a case is active.
Payments and case correspondence route through the Arkansas Child Support Clearinghouse in Little Rock, which processes collections separately from application and fee paperwork.
Arkansas uses the Income Shares model to calculate support. See how this compares to other states →
Arkansas's default child support termination age is 18. See the full rules, including high school and disability extensions →
Circumstances change — see how to request a modification in Arkansas →
How to Apply for Child Support in Arkansas
A parent or caretaker of a child can apply for services through the MyCase online portal or by contacting OCSE directly. Families already receiving TANF or Medicaid in Arkansas are typically referred for services automatically.
The application requires identifying information for both parents and the child, along with any existing custody or support paperwork. Paternity is established first if it isn't already legally settled, before a support order can be set.
How to Collect Child Support Payments in Arkansas
Arkansas collects most support through income withholding once an order is in place, processed through the Clearinghouse and disbursed to the receiving parent.
Payments can also be made online through the MyCase portal or in cash through MoneyGram using Receive Code 14650. MyCase lets both parents check payment history and case status at any time.
Missed Payments & Enforcement
When a parent falls behind, OCSE can intercept tax refunds, suspend licenses, report arrears to credit bureaus, and place liens on property.
As in every state, federal law allows a passport to be denied or revoked once past-due support exceeds $2,500. OCSE's site includes a dedicated page for filing a complaint about a case.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for Arkansas child support services? +
Through the MyCase online portal at mycase.ocse.arkansas.gov or by contacting OCSE directly. Families already receiving TANF or Medicaid in Arkansas are typically referred for services automatically.
How do I make a payment if I’m not on wage withholding? +
You can pay online through MyCase or in cash through MoneyGram using Receive Code 14650. Once an employer is on record, income withholding becomes the standard method.
How do I file a complaint about my Arkansas child support case? +
OCSE has a dedicated complaints page on dfa.arkansas.gov where you can report issues with a case or request a review.
Helpful Resources
Calculator & Guidelines
See how Arkansas calculates the current amount, and how it compares to other states.
Learn more →When Support Ends
Arkansas's default termination age, plus how high school, disability, or college can extend it.
Learn more →Modify an Order
What counts as a substantial change and how to request a modification in Arkansas.
Learn more →Interstate Cases
How UIFSA determines jurisdiction when the other parent lives outside Arkansas.
Learn more →This page is your Arkansas starting point
Contact information above covers what the Department of Finance and Administration – Office of Child Support Enforcement handles directly, but the guideline model, termination age, and modification rules that decide your amount live on the dedicated pages linked here. And if the other parent lives outside Arkansas, interstate rules — not Arkansas's own procedures — determine which state has authority.
Nearby State Child Support Offices
Rules, portals, and enforcement tools change at the state line. If a case involves parents in more than one state, start with each state's own office — interstate cases are handled through direct cooperation between the agencies involved.