Nebraska Child Support Office
Updated August 2026
Nebraska Child Support, run by the Department of Health and Human Services, handles child support statewide from its office in Lincoln, with a dedicated Payment Center for processing.
Phone
1-877-631-9973Official Website
Official Site ↗Mailing Address
Department of Health and Human Services – Child Support
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68508
Case Account
Manage Your Case ↗Payments
Make a Payment ↗About the Department of Health and Human Services – Child Support
Nebraska Child Support is DHHS's IV-D agency, administered statewide rather than by county. It locates noncustodial parents, establishes paternity, sets support orders, and collects and enforces payments once a case is active.
The Nebraska Child Support Payment Center operates 8 self-service kiosks around the state, in addition to online and phone options, for parents who want to make or check on a payment in person.
Nebraska uses the Income Shares model to calculate support. See how this compares to other states →
Nebraska's default child support termination age is 19. See the full rules, including high school and disability extensions →
Circumstances change — see how to request a modification in Nebraska →
How to Apply for Child Support in Nebraska
A parent or caretaker of a child can apply for Nebraska child support services through the My Nebraska Child Support Account portal. Families already receiving ADC (Nebraska'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. DHHS then works to establish paternity if needed and get a support order in place.
How to Collect Child Support Payments in Nebraska
Nebraska 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 made online, by phone, or in person at one of the Payment Center's 8 self-service kiosks statewide, and tracked through the My Nebraska Child Support Account portal.
Missed Payments & Enforcement
Nebraska 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
How do I apply for Nebraska child support services? +
Through the My Nebraska Child Support Account portal. Families already receiving ADC or Medicaid in Nebraska are typically referred for services automatically.
Can I pay Nebraska child support in person? +
Yes — the Nebraska Child Support Payment Center operates 8 self-service kiosks around the state, in addition to online and phone payment options.
What happens if the other parent stops paying in Nebraska? +
DHHS can intercept tax refunds, suspend licenses, and report the debt to credit bureaus. Once past-due support exceeds $2,500, a passport can also be denied under federal law.
Helpful Resources
Calculator & Guidelines
See how Nebraska calculates the current amount, and how it compares to other states.
Learn more →When Support Ends
Nebraska'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 Nebraska.
Learn more →Interstate Cases
How UIFSA determines jurisdiction when the other parent lives outside Nebraska.
Learn more →This page is your Nebraska starting point
Contact information above covers what the Department of Health and Human Services – Child Support 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 Nebraska, interstate rules — not Nebraska'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.