Florida Child Support Office
Updated August 2026
Florida's Child Support Program is run by the Department of Revenue, fully state-administered with a central office in Tallahassee and a separate line for Miami-Dade County.
Phone
850-488-KIDS (5437)Official Website
Official Site ↗Mailing Address
Department of Revenue – Child Support Program
P.O. Box 8030
Tallahassee, FL 32314-8030
Case Account
Manage Your Case ↗Payments
Make a Payment ↗Enforcement
Report Missed Payments ↗About the Department of Revenue – Child Support Program
Florida is one of a handful of states that runs child support through its tax agency, the Department of Revenue, rather than a health or human services department. It's fully state-administered rather than county by county, though Miami-Dade County has its own dedicated customer service number handled through the State Attorney's Office there.
The program locates noncustodial parents, establishes paternity, sets support orders, and collects and enforces payments once a case is active, with case management available through the eServices online portal.
Florida uses the Income Shares model to calculate support. See how this compares to other states →
Florida'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 Florida →
How to Apply for Child Support in Florida
A parent or caretaker of a child can apply for Florida child support services through the eServices online portal. Families already receiving TANF or Medicaid in Florida 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. The program then works to establish paternity if needed and get a support order in place.
How to Collect Child Support Payments in Florida
Florida collects most support through income withholding once an order is active, processed by the State Disbursement Unit and paid out to the receiving parent by direct deposit or debit card.
Payments can be made and tracked online through Smart e-Pay, and both parents can check payment history and case status through the eServices portal.
Missed Payments & Enforcement
The Department of Revenue can intercept tax refunds, suspend licenses, and report arrears to credit bureaus when a parent falls behind, tracked through its compliance division.
As in every state, federal law allows a passport to be denied or revoked once past-due support exceeds $2,500. Florida's compliance page lists the current enforcement tools in use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for Florida child support services? +
Through the eServices online portal at childsupport.floridarevenue.com. Families already receiving TANF or Medicaid in Florida are typically referred for services automatically.
Why does Florida child support go through the Department of Revenue? +
Florida is one of a small number of states that administers child support through its tax agency rather than a health or human services department, though the services provided are the same as any other state's IV-D program.
Does Miami-Dade County have a separate child support office? +
Miami-Dade has its own dedicated customer service number, handled through the State Attorney's Office, but is still part of Florida's single statewide program.
Helpful Resources
Calculator & Guidelines
See how Florida calculates the current amount, and how it compares to other states.
Learn more →When Support Ends
Florida'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 Florida.
Learn more →Interstate Cases
How UIFSA determines jurisdiction when the other parent lives outside Florida.
Learn more →This page is your Florida starting point
Contact information above covers what the Department of Revenue – Child Support Program 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 Florida, interstate rules — not Florida'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.