North Dakota Child Support Office
Updated August 2026
North Dakota's Child Support Division, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is supervised and administered entirely at the state level from its office in Bismarck.
Phone
(701) 328-5440Official Website
Official Site ↗Mailing Address
Department of Health and Human Services – Child Support Division
600 East Boulevard Ave
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
Case Account
Manage Your Case ↗Payments
Make a Payment ↗Enforcement
Report Missed Payments ↗About the Department of Health and Human Services – Child Support Division
North Dakota's own state materials confirm the program is supervised and administered by the state, unlike many neighboring states that run child support through independent county agencies.
The division locates noncustodial parents, establishes paternity, sets support orders, and collects and enforces payments once a case is active, from a single central office in Bismarck.
North Dakota uses the Percentage of Income (Varying) model to calculate support. See how this compares to other states →
North Dakota'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 North Dakota →
How to Apply for Child Support in North Dakota
A parent or caretaker of a child can apply for North Dakota child support services through the Child Support Division's online portal. Families already receiving TANF or Medicaid in North Dakota 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 division then works to establish paternity if needed and get a support order in place.
How to Collect Child Support Payments in North Dakota
North Dakota collects most support through income withholding once an order is active, disbursed to the receiving parent by direct deposit or debit card.
Payments can also be made through Value Payment Systems, and both parents can check case status through the state's online parent login portal.
Missed Payments & Enforcement
North Dakota's enforcement page lists tools including tax refund interception, license suspension, and credit bureau reporting for parents who fall 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 North Dakota child support services? +
Through the Child Support Division's online portal. Families already receiving TANF or Medicaid in North Dakota are typically referred for services automatically.
Does North Dakota child support work through counties? +
No — North Dakota administers child support entirely at the state level, unlike some neighboring states that use independent county agencies.
How do I make a North Dakota child support payment? +
Through Value Payment Systems online, or by mail to the Bismarck office.
Helpful Resources
Calculator & Guidelines
See how North Dakota calculates the current amount, and how it compares to other states.
Learn more →When Support Ends
North Dakota'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 North Dakota.
Learn more →Interstate Cases
How UIFSA determines jurisdiction when the other parent lives outside North Dakota.
Learn more →This page is your North Dakota starting point
Contact information above covers what the Department of Health and Human Services – 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 North Dakota, interstate rules — not North Dakota'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.