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Child Support Department

Child Support Department

Once a Judgment is signed by a Judge, these cases are forward to the Clay County Circuit Clerk in Child Support for entry. The various cases are for “Dissolution of Marriage (divorces), Paternity and Spousal Support (maintenance).
When child support or spousal support is ordered in the signed judgement and the non-custodial parent is to pay support some payment are either paid direct to the Custodial parent or through the “Family Support Payment Center (FSPC)” - PO Box 109002 - Jefferson City, MO 65110.

The Clay County Circuit Clerk can assist information pertaining to:

  • Start of Child Support
  • Child Support payments and history
  • Provide current Child Support case numbers
  • Name and address changes for Child Support
  • Questions on Modifying an existing judgment
  • Questions pertaining to a death of a party

Child Support FAQ

How do I apply for child support in Missouri?

To apply for services you can: submit an application online; download, print and complete the Application for Child Support Services form from this site; or get an application from your nearest child support office. Child Support will use the information provided on the application to initiate a case. You will be sent a letter when the case is opened, providing you with contact information and a case number.To check the status of a submitted application, call (573) 556–3800.

  1. Apply online

    Depending on your situation, required time to complete this application varies from 30 minutes to over an hour. You will be able to save your work if you cannot complete your application in one session. It is suggested that you gather all required information (e.g., dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, court order information, etc.) before starting the online application process.
    You will have the opportunity to review and print your completed application prior to submitting the application.

  2. Print and complete application

    You may print and complete the application forms, then mail the forms to:
    Family Support Division
    PO Box 6790
    Jefferson City MO 65102-6790

  3. Locate your nearest Child Support office.
For more information, please visit https://dss.mo.gov/child-support/apply-for-child-support-services.htm

Where do I send the payment to?

Family Support Payment Center
PO Box 109002
Jefferson City, Missouri 65110-9002
or visit online Child Support Payment Information, Click HERE.

How do I receive child support payments?

All child support payments received by the Family Support Payment Center and the State of Missouri, Division of Finance and Administrative Services are sent to you by direct deposit or prepaid card. If you prefer to have your support payments directly deposited into your bank account, please complete the direct deposit application online, or download print and complete the direct deposit application to submit by mail.
The Family Support Payment Center and the State of Missouri, Division of Finance and Administrative Services issue checks only in certain circumstances.
For more information, please visit https://dss.mo.gov/child-support/custodial-parent/

Where can I find my Case ID?

You may obtain the Case ID by contacting us via phone at 816-407-3905 or via email childsupport@circuit7.net.

Child Support Contact Information

Building: James S. Rooney Justice Center
Address: 11 South Water Street
Liberty, Missouri 64068
Telephone: 816-407-3905
Fax: 816-407-3899
Email: childsupport@circuit7.net

To reach the Division of Child Support Enforcement call 866-313-9960 or 816-736-8350
Fax: 816-736-8351
Email: childsupportdivision@claycopa.com

To obtain child support payment information call 800-225-0530.

To reach the Family Support Payment Center call 888-761-3665.

Child support payments should be mailed to:

Family Support Payment Center
PO Box 109002
Jefferson City, Missouri 65110-9002
or visit online Child Support Payment Information, Click HERE.