Utah Child Support Office
Updated August 2026
Utah's Office of Recovery Services (ORS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, runs child support statewide with offices in Taylorsville, Ogden, Provo, and St. George.
Phone
+1 (801) 536-8500Official Website
Official Site ↗Mailing Address
Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Recovery Services
ORS Child Support Services, P.O. Box 45033
Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0033
Case Account
Manage Your Case ↗Payments
Make a Payment ↗Enforcement
Report Missed Payments ↗About the Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Recovery Services
ORS is Utah's IV-D agency, run statewide through DHHS with regional offices in Taylorsville, Ogden, Provo, and St. George rather than independent county programs.
The office locates noncustodial parents, establishes paternity, sets support orders, and collects and enforces payments once a case is active, with case management available through the ORS Now online portal using a UtahID login.
Utah uses the Income Shares model to calculate support. See how this compares to other states →
Utah'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 Utah →
How to Apply for Child Support in Utah
A parent or caretaker of a child can apply for Utah child support services through ORS Now or by contacting a regional office. Families already receiving FEP (Utah'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. ORS then works to establish paternity if needed and get a support order in place.
How to Collect Child Support Payments in Utah
Utah 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 online through the state's payment page, and case status can be checked through ORS Now regardless of which regional office is managing the case.
Missed Payments & Enforcement
ORS's collect-child-support 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 Utah child support services? +
Through ORS Now, Utah's online case portal, using a UtahID login, or by contacting a regional office in Taylorsville, Ogden, Provo, or St. George.
How do I check my Utah child support payment history? +
Log in to ORS Now with a UtahID account to view payment history and case status at any time.
What happens if the other parent stops paying in Utah? +
ORS can intercept tax refunds, suspend licenses, and report arrears to credit bureaus. Once past-due support exceeds $2,500, a passport can also be denied under federal law.