Payment Information

In Ohio, the Child Support Program is state supervised and county administered.

EMPLOYERS MAIL PAYMENTS TO: 

Ohio Child Support Payment Central 

P.O. Box 182394 

Columbus, Ohio 43218-2394 

Employers can also set up ACH Debit or EFT/EDI payments at: https://oh.smartchildsupport.com 

INDIVIDUAL OBLIGORS MAIL PAYMENTS TO: 

Ohio Child Support Payment Central 

P.O. Box 182372 

Columbus, Ohio 43218-2394 

Checks/money orders must include Obligor’s name, social security number, docket number, and case number. 

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD AND E-WALLET PAYMENTS 

Obligors can call (1-888-965-2676) and select option 5 or by visit https://oh.smartchildsupport.com.  

There are no fees for these payments. 

CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT DEBIT PAYMENTS  

Payments can be made at https://oh.smartchildsupport.com. There is no charge for making online payments.  Payments can be scheduled as one-time or recurring payment. 

Payments can also be made through www.ExpertPay.com and www.e-ChildsPay.com.   

Fees apply   

Recoupment accounts can be paid on any site using the recoupment account number. 

CASH PAYMENTS through MONEYGRAM at: 

CVS or Walmart 

State Code is 14674.  Fees apply. You can check online for locations near you at www.moneygram.com. 

MAIL CORRESPONDENCE TO: 

Lake County Department of Job and Family Services 

Child Support Enforcement Division 

177 Main Street 

Painesville, Ohio  44077 

Voice Response Unit Payment Line: 1-800-860-2555 

To view and print account information, make payments or correspond with your local CSEA go to:

Child Support Customer Service Web Portal at: https://jfs.ohio.gov/child-support  or 

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