Minnesota Child Support Office
Updated August 2026
Minnesota's Child Support Division, part of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, sets statewide policy, but cases are handled by county and Tribal child support agencies.
Phone
651-431-4340Official Website
Official Site ↗Mailing Address
Department of Children, Youth, and Families – Child Support Division
Child Support Division, P.O. Box 64946
St. Paul, MN 55164-0946
Case Account
Manage Your Case ↗Payments
Make a Payment ↗About the Department of Children, Youth, and Families – Child Support Division
Minnesota's child support program is administered locally by county and Tribal child support agencies, with the state Child Support Division providing policy and oversight rather than handling casework directly.
The division and local agencies together locate noncustodial parents, establish paternity, set support orders, and collect and enforce payments once a case is active.
Minnesota uses the Income Shares model to calculate support. See how this compares to other states →
Minnesota'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 Minnesota →
How to Apply for Child Support in Minnesota
A parent or caretaker of a child applies for Minnesota child support services through their county or Tribal child support agency, found through the state's county directory. Families already receiving MFIP (Minnesota's TANF program) or Medicaid 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 local agency then works to establish paternity if needed and get a support order in place.
How to Collect Child Support Payments in Minnesota
Minnesota collects most support through income withholding once an order is active, disbursed to the receiving parent by direct deposit or debit card.
Payments can be tracked online through Minnesota Child Support Online, and mailed payments go through a centralized P.O. Box in St. Paul regardless of which county is managing the case.
Missed Payments & Enforcement
Minnesota's county and Tribal agencies can intercept tax refunds, suspend licenses, and report arrears to credit bureaus when a parent falls behind on payments.
As in every state, federal law allows a passport to be denied or revoked once past-due support exceeds $2,500.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I apply for Minnesota child support through the state or my county? +
Through your county or Tribal child support agency. The state Child Support Division sets policy and oversight but doesn't handle individual casework directly.
How do I find my Minnesota county child support agency? +
Minnesota's site at dcyf.mn.gov has a county and Tribal agency directory that routes you to the right local contact based on where you live.
How do I check my Minnesota child support payment history? +
Through Minnesota Child Support Online, which works regardless of which county or Tribal agency is managing your case.
Helpful Resources
Calculator & Guidelines
See how Minnesota calculates the current amount, and how it compares to other states.
Learn more →When Support Ends
Minnesota'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 Minnesota.
Learn more →Interstate Cases
How UIFSA determines jurisdiction when the other parent lives outside Minnesota.
Learn more →This page is your Minnesota starting point
Contact information above covers what the Department of Children, Youth, and Families – Child Support Division 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 Minnesota, interstate rules — not Minnesota'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.