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State-level agency overseeing Ohio's child support program statewide, providing policy guidance, enforcement tools, and the online child support payment portal. Connects residents to their county Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) for establishing orders, modifying support, and arranging payments. Call 800-686-1556 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm or visit jfs.ohio.gov/child-support for forms and guidance.
800-686-1556 · 30 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Serves Franklin County residents with child support establishment, modification, and enforcement services. One of Ohio's largest county CSEAs covering the Columbus metro area. Call 614-525-3275 Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm or visit jfs.franklincountyohio.gov. Bring Social Security numbers, proof of income, and paternity documents. Walk-ins welcome during business hours; appointments speed up the process.
614-525-3275 · 80 E Fulton St, Columbus, OH 43215
Ohio's centralized payment processing center where all child support payments are sent and distributed to custodial parents. Provides online payment options via debit card or electronic check, plus payment history tracking accessible at oh.smartchildsupport.com. Call 800-860-2555 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm for payment questions. Do not send payments directly to the custodial parent once an order is active.
800-860-2555 · P.O. Box 182372, Columbus, OH 43218