South Dakota Child Support Office
Updated August 2026
South Dakota's Division of Child Support (DCS), part of the Department of Social Services, runs child support statewide through 8 regional field offices.
Phone
605-773-3641Official Website
Official Site ↗Mailing Address
Department of Social Services – Division of Child Support
912 East Sioux Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Case Account
Manage Your Case ↗About the Department of Social Services – Division of Child Support
DCS is South Dakota's IV-D agency, run statewide through DSS with 8 regional field offices rather than independent county agencies. The Pierre office, tied to the state capital, houses the main administrative contact.
The division locates noncustodial parents, establishes paternity, sets support orders, and collects and enforces payments once a case is active, with case management available through the DCS Customer Connect portal.
South Dakota uses the Income Shares model to calculate support. See how this compares to other states →
South 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 South Dakota →
How to Apply for Child Support in South Dakota
A parent or caretaker of a child can apply for South Dakota child support services through Customer Connect or by contacting a regional field office. Families already receiving TANF or Medicaid in South 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. DCS then works to establish paternity if needed and get a support order in place.
How to Collect Child Support Payments in South Dakota
South Dakota collects most support through income withholding once an order is active, disbursed to the receiving parent through the Way2Go card program.
Paying parents can make payments through ExpertPay, and both parents can check payment history and case status through Customer Connect.
Missed Payments & Enforcement
South Dakota's standard enforcement tools include 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 South Dakota child support services? +
Through the Customer Connect online portal or by contacting a regional field office. Families already receiving TANF or Medicaid in South Dakota are typically referred automatically.
How does South Dakota pay out child support I collect? +
Through the Way2Go debit card program, once income withholding is set up with the paying parent's employer.
Does South Dakota have one office or several? +
DCS operates 8 regional field offices across the state, with the main administrative contact tied to the Pierre office.
Helpful Resources
Calculator & Guidelines
See how South Dakota calculates the current amount, and how it compares to other states.
Learn more →When Support Ends
South 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 South Dakota.
Learn more →Interstate Cases
How UIFSA determines jurisdiction when the other parent lives outside South Dakota.
Learn more →This page is your South Dakota starting point
Contact information above covers what the Department of Social Services – Division of 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 South Dakota, interstate rules — not South 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.