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Apply for Oregon Child Support services

Enroll for help with parentage, support orders and collecting payments. Parents who pay or receive support can enroll; caretakers with custody may be eligible.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Create an online account and applySet up an online account first, then complete the application for services.
  2. Or use the paper applicationTake it to your local child support office or mail it to PO Box 14680, Salem, OR 97309.
  3. Wait for your case manager to contact youAfter you submit, a case manager helps with next steps based on your family's needs.

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