Oregon Child Support Office
Updated August 2026
Oregon's Child Support Program, part of the Department of Justice (DOJ), runs child support primarily at the state level from its office in Salem.
Phone
800-850-0228Official Website
Official Site ↗Mailing Address
Department of Justice – Child Support Program
Oregon Child Support Program, P.O. Box 14506
Salem, OR 97309
Case Account
Manage Your Case ↗Enforcement
Report Missed Payments ↗About the Department of Justice – Child Support Program
Like Texas and Georgia, Oregon runs child support through its Department of Justice rather than a health or human services agency. It's primarily state-run, though a small number of county District Attorney offices have historically provided local services under state oversight.
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 online customer portal.
Oregon uses the Income Shares model to calculate support. See how this compares to other states →
Oregon'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 Oregon →
How to Apply for Child Support in Oregon
A parent or caretaker of a child can apply for Oregon child support services through the online customer portal. Families already receiving TANF or Medicaid in Oregon 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. DOJ then works to establish paternity if needed and get a support order in place.
How to Collect Child Support Payments in Oregon
Oregon collects most support through income withholding once an order is active, disbursed to the receiving parent by direct deposit or debit card.
Payments are made and tracked through the same online customer portal used for case management, rather than a separate third-party payment site.
Missed Payments & Enforcement
DOJ's compliance division 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 Oregon child support services? +
Through the online customer portal at customerportal.oregonchildsupport.gov. Families already receiving TANF or Medicaid in Oregon are typically referred for services automatically.
Why does Oregon child support go through the Department of Justice? +
Like Texas and Georgia, Oregon administers child support through its Department of Justice rather than a separate human services agency, though the services offered are the same as any state's IV-D program.
How do I check my Oregon child support case status? +
Through the same online customer portal used to make payments and manage the case — Oregon doesn't route payments through a separate third-party site.
Helpful Resources
Calculator & Guidelines
See how Oregon calculates the current amount, and how it compares to other states.
Learn more →When Support Ends
Oregon'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 Oregon.
Learn more →Interstate Cases
How UIFSA determines jurisdiction when the other parent lives outside Oregon.
Learn more →This page is your Oregon starting point
Contact information above covers what the Department of Justice – 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 Oregon, interstate rules — not Oregon'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.