The Mecklenburg County Child Support Enforcement Office has partnered with TurboCourt to provide an easy to use and interactive online application. TurboCourt will guide you through the child support application, electronically submits your forms, and keeps you informed of your cases progress.
By clicking Apply Online, you will be redirected to the TurboCourt website to complete the application for services.
In order to process your application via TurboCourt, you will be required to upload a current and up-to-date Photo-ID, a copy of your social security card, a copy of your child(ren)s Birth Certificate, and Affidavit of Parentage if your child(ren) was born out of wedlock.
How to Apply for Services in Spanish
- Print the
Child Support Program Application (DSS-4451) and the
Application Supplemental Data Sheet for Child Support. (DSS-4688): - These forms can be completed online on a computer, or can be printed and completed by hand.
Complete the Application and Application Supplemental Data.
- Read all the information, fill out all the blank spaces, sign and date the bottom of the page.
- The Application Supplemental Data Sheet is an important part of the application and has detailed information necessary to process your case. Whatever information you do not know should be filled out with an I don't know in the appropriate spaces.
- You must complete and sign both documents and sent a copy of your current and up-to-date Photo-ID, a copy of your social security card, a copy of your child(ren)s Birth Certificate, and Affidavit of Parentage if your child(ren) was born out of wedlock before your case can be processed.
You can submit your application to Mecklenburg County Child Support Office
- by email (Apply.MeckCSE@mecklenburgcountync.gov),
- postal mail,
- or drop the application off at the Mecklenburg County Child Support Office.
- There is an application fee of up to $25, which can be paid in the office with either cash or a money order.
- If you email your application, you can mail a money order for the application fee or pay in the office with either cash or a money order.
- If you cannot afford the application fee, you may call the child support office and ask about the reduced application fees. If you receive public assistance from the state, please let the office know.
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PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED