Child support payments can be made electronically online, over the phone, or at a kiosk. Here’s how it works.
When making an electronic payment, you will need the following information to complete your transaction:
- First and last name
- Social Security Number
- Address (first-time registration only)
- 10-digit case number and/or cause number
- Valid email address
Your cause number is the identification number found in your child support documents and/or the court order which established your child support amount.
Online Payment Options
You can make child support payments online through a secure online system called Smart e-Pay.
To pay online, visit tx.smartchildsupport.com.
New e-Payment Options Are Now Available!
To begin using these new options, click here to login to your payment account.
To pay by phone, call (855) 853-8286.
Smart e-Pay Fees
A convenience fee will be applied to payments made via Smart e-Pay both online and over the phone. For payments between $1.00 and $9,999.99, the fee is 2.55% of the total payment amount. All fees are subject to change.
Smart e-Pay Processing Times
When making a payment through Smart e-Pay, allow seven business days for the payment to post to your child support case.
Paying Via Moneygram
You can make child support payments with a credit or debit card through the secure MoneyGram website. To make a payment using MoneyGram, you will need the Child Support Division 10-digit case number and cause number.
Use Receive Code 14681.
To pay online, visit MoneyGram.
MoneyGram Fees
The below convenience fees will be applied to credit and debit card payments made via MoneyGram. All fees are subject to change.
| Payment Amount | Fee |
|---|---|
| $0.01 -$100.00 | $7.99 |
| $10.01 -$200.00 | $9.99 |
| $200.01 - $300.00 | $11.99 |
| $300.01 - $400.00 | $13.99 |
| $400.01 - $500.00 | $16.99 |
| $500.01 - $600.00 | $17.99 |
| $600.01 - $1800.00 | 2.7% |
| $1800.01 - $2500 | 2.6% |
*MoneyGram payment limit is $2500.00
MoneyGram Processing Times
When making a credit or debit card payment through MoneyGram, allow three business days for the payment to post to your child support case.
Paying Using a Kiosk
You can also make a child support payment at your local kiosk, click here to find one near you.
Other Child Support Payment Resources
Having a Hard Time Paying Child Support?
If you are struggling to make your child support payments, you may be eligible for a modification.