childsupport.floridarevenue.com
What is childsupport.floridarevenue.com
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It’s the official online portal for Florida Department of Revenue’s Child Support eServices program. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
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Through this site, users can manage child-support cases: view case activity, payment history, support orders, update personal or contact info, and more. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
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If you don’t have a case yet, the site lets you begin the application process for child-support services. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
What you can do on the site
Once logged in, depending on your role (parent owing support, parent owed support, caregiver, etc.), you can:
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View support case details and order information. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
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Access payment information: recent payments, history, amount sent/received. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
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Search payments by case or date ranges; print or save payment history as PDF. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
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Update personal contact info or employment info for you or the other parent, especially if previously missing. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
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Apply for child-support services (if you don’t yet have a case), by filling out an online application. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
Beyond that, there are other resources linked — for example forms help, FAQs, glossary of child-support terms. (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
Payment and Disbursement Methods (through related systems)
Even though childsupport.floridarevenue.com is mainly for case management, actual payments typically go through a related site, Florida State Disbursement Unit (SDU) via their payment portal. (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
Payment options include:
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Electronic check (free, via SDU’s payment site) — funds processed in about 2 business days. (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
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Debit/credit card or e-wallet (fees apply, e.g. 2.5% for card payments) (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
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Cash payments at certain retail locations (e.g. some Walmart MoneyCenters), with a small fee and processing delay. (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
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Alternative methods: mail, money-transfer services, etc., depending on case and availability. (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
For those receiving support payments: funds can be deposited directly into a bank account or onto a prepaid card (if no direct deposit choice made). (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
Account Creation and Security / Legal Conditions
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To use the eServices portal, you need to register if you have an existing active case and have up-to-date mailing & email address on file. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
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Registration involves submitting personal details (name, date of birth, Social Security number, email). (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
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You must agree to the Terms of Use: protect your login credentials, and only access your own information. Unauthorized access of someone else’s info is a criminal offense under Florida law. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
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Login credentials have security constraints: password must meet certain rules, too many failed attempts may lock the account. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
If forms or information relating to the other parent (e.g. contact or employment data) are missing, the portal allows users to provide missing information — which may help with enforcement or locating the other parent. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
Case Changes, Enforcement & Compliance (When Things Don’t Go Smoothly)
The services behind childsupport.floridarevenue.com link to broader enforcement and compliance mechanisms, such as:
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If payments are late or missing, the Child Support Program may enforce via income withholding, liens, license suspension (driver, professional), bank account garnishment, credit reporting, etc. (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
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In some cases, they'll offer job-placement or community resources to help the parent owe support get back on track and meet obligations. (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
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If circumstances change (financial hardship, job loss, disability, etc.) and the support order becomes unmanageable, there's a process to request a review or modification. (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
When to Use This Site
You should use childsupport.floridarevenue.com if:
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You already have an open child-support case under Florida’s system and need to check payments or case status.
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You want to apply for child-support services (if you don’t yet have an open case or order).
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You need to update contact or employment information for you or the other parent.
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You need payment history, want to print or save it, or review support order details.
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You are exploring a modification to an existing support order due to changed circumstances.
Key Takeaways
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This portal is the main hub for Florida’s child support case management under the Department of Revenue.
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It allows parents/caregivers to view and manage support orders, payments, personal info, and apply for support.
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Actual payment handling, especially by the parent who owes support, is done through a separate State Disbursement Unit payment system.
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Strict security and legal compliance rules protect sensitive personal data; misuse may have serious consequences.
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For nonpayment or changed circumstances, there are enforcement measures — but also mechanisms for review, modification, and assistance.
FAQ
Who can sign up for an account on the site?
Parents, caregivers, or alleged fathers who already have an active child-support case with the Florida Department of Revenue (or other recognized agencies) are eligible. If you don’t yet have a case, you can apply online. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
Can I start a child-support case through the site?
Yes. The site gives a full online application process for establishing a new support case. (childsupport.floridarevenue.com)
How do I make payments if I owe child support?
Payments go through the Florida State Disbursement Unit’s payment system. Options include electronic check (no fee), debit/credit card (with fees), cash (via certain MoneyCenter locations), mail, or other methods depending on the case. (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
How do I receive payments if I am owed child support?
You can choose direct deposit to a bank account or have payments loaded onto a prepaid card. (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
What happens if support payments are late or missing?
The program may enforce support orders through income withholding, liens, license suspension, seizure of bank accounts or other assets, credit reporting and more. There are also options for payment agreements or job assistance to help comply. (Florida Dept. of Revenue)
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