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Child support forms library
Most child support forms are available in several languages. Find the form you want and choose the language you need.
Apply for Child Support Services - A parent who is not receiving public assistance and wants to apply for county child support services can use the online form or the PDF form listed below. Both forms describe the services available and explain the applicant's responsibilities.
Print out the Full Child Support Services Application (PDF).
This form is also available in other languages:
- Hmong - Full Child Support Services Application (PDF)
- Somali - Full Child Support Services Application (PDF)
- Spanish - Full Child Support Services Application (PDF)
Apply only for Income Withholding Services - A parent uses this form to apply for Income Withholding-only services. The county child support office will use this information to process automatic income withholding.Income Withholding-Only Services Application (PDF)
This form is also available in other languages:
- Hmong - Income Withholding-Only Services Application (PDF)
- Somali - Income Withholding-Only Services Application (PDF)
- Spanish - Income Withholding-Only Services Application (PDF)
Income Withholding for Spousal Support - A parent who receives support uses this form to initiate court-ordered income withholding for spousal support not involving child support.Income Withholding for Spousal Support (PDF)
Referral to Support and Collections - If you receive MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, and have not already applied for services with your financial worker, use this form to apply for child support services. The child support office can help you establish parentage or initiate child support enforcement services.
Referral to Support and Collections (PDF)
This form is also available in other languages:
Request review of child support case - Parents may use this form to request the county child support office review their court order to determine if it should be changed (modified). Parents can also respond to a request for review using this form. Financial Statement (PDF)
Request review of medical coverage only - Parents may use this form to request the county child support office review the medical portion of their court order only. Parents can also respond to a request for review using this form. Medical Modification Information Sheet DHS-6019-ENG (PDF)
Payment Options - Most court orders require parents to pay their child support through income withholding, which is when employers deduct the support from their pay. If income withholding is not an option or if you need to make additional payments, please read Child support payment options (PDF) to learn more about additional ways to pay. This document is also available in other languages:
- Hmong - Child support payment options (PDF)
- Somali - Child support payment options (PDF)
- Spanish - Child support payment options (PDF)
Automatic Withdrawal for Your Child Support Payments - Parents with an open child support case who are not court-ordered to pay by income withholding use this form to authorize automatic recurring withdrawal from their checking or savings account as a payment option.
Automatic Withdrawal for Your Child Support Payments (PDF)
Direct Deposit for Child Support - This form explains the benefits of directly depositing child support to a checking or savings account. It includes a Direct Deposit Authorization form.Direct Deposit for Child Support (PDF)
This form is also available in other languages:
- Hmong - Direct Deposit for Child Support (PDF)
- Somali - Direct Deposit for Child Support (PDF)
- Spanish - Direct Deposit for Child Support (PDF)
Request for Exception to Direct Deposit - The state child support office sends support payments by direct deposit. Parents who receive child support use this form to request an exception to direct deposit.
Request for Exception to Direct Deposit (PDF)
Get a Stored Value Card - To sign up for direct deposit to a U.S. Bank ReliaCard®, read the U.S. Bank ReliaCard® Pre-Acquisition Disclosure document (PDF) and complete the U.S. Bank ReliaCard® enrollment form (PDF).
After completing the enrollment form, return it to the Child Support Payment Center by:
- Mailing it to the Minnesota Child Support Payment Center EFT ARW P.O. Box 64329, St. Paul, MN 55164-0329 or faxing it to 651-431-7469.
Claim paternity: Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage - Parents who are not married to each other use this legal form to voluntarily establish paternity for a child born to them. When both parents agree that the man is the biological father, they sign this form to make him the legal father.
Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage (PDF)
This form is also available in other languages:
- Hmong - Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage (PDF)
- Somali - Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage (PDF)
- Spanish - Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage (PDF)
Deny paternity: Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Revocation Form - This is a legal form to cancel a voluntary paternity establishment created by a previously filed Recognition of Parentage form.
Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Revocation Form (PDF)
This form is also available in other languages:
- Hmong - Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Revocation Form (PDF)
- Somali - Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Revocation Form (PDF)
- Spanish - Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Revocation Form (PDF)
Deny parentage of wife's child: Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Spouse's Non-parentage Statement - Spouses may sign this form when they are not the biological parent and do not wish to be the legal parent of their wife's child. To remove a spouse's legal name from the child's birth certificate and end their legal relationship to the child, this form must be filed in conjunction with a Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Form signed by the mother and biological father of the child.
Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Spouse's Non-parentage Statement (PDF)
This form is also available in other languages:
- Hmong - Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Spouse's Non-parentage Statement (PDF)
- Somali - Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Spouse's Non-parentage Statement (PDF)
- Spanish - Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Spouse's Non-parentage Statement (PDF)
Cancelling a non-parentage statement: Minnesota Spouse's Non-parentage Statement Revocation Form - This is a legal form to cancel a previously signed Spouse's Non-parentage Statement.
Minnesota Spouse's Non-parentage Statement Revocation Form (PDF)
This form is also available in other languages:
Unreimbursed and/or Uninsured Medical/Dental Expenses Packet - Either parent can use this packet to begin collection of unreimbursed and/or uninsured medical or dental expenses from the other parent. The packet contains information, notices and instructions.
Unreimbursed and/or Uninsured Medical Dental Expenses Packet (PDF)
Authorization for Release of Child Support Information to a Third Party - Parents use this form to give permission to the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families and the county child support agency to discuss private information about their child support case with a third person, entity or agency not otherwise entitled to the information.
Authorization for Release of Child Support Information to a Third Party (PDF)
Request to Close Support Case - Parents who applied for child support services use this form to ask the child support office to close their case.
Request to Close Support Case (PDF)
Child Support Services: Inexpensive, comprehensive and helpful - People considering opening or closing a case can get an overview of child support services, including services only the child support office can provide.
Child Support Services: Inexpensive, comprehensive and helpful (PDF)
Every Child's Right to Child Support - This brochure provides basic information about Minnesota's child support services. It has information about what child support services include and do not include, descriptions of services, and payment information line and general information telephone numbers.
Every Child's Right to Child Support (PDF)
This brochure is also available in other languages:
- Hmong - Every Child's Right to Child Support (PDF)
- Somali - Every Child's Right to Child Support (PDF)
- Spanish - Every Child's Right to Child Support (PDF)
Understanding Child Support: A handbook for parents - This handbook explains Minnesota's child support program in an easy-to-read question and answer format. It includes guidelines for setting support obligations; definitions for child support terms; resources; and information about locating parents, establishing parentage, establishing support orders, enforcing orders and modifying orders.
Understanding Child Support: A handbook for parents (PDF)
This brochure is also available in other languages:
- Hmong - Understanding Child Support: A handbook for parents (PDF)
- Somali - Understanding Child Support: A handbook for parents (PDF)
- Spanish - Understanding Child Support: A handbook for parents (PDF)
Answers to Grandparents' Questions about Child Support - Grandparents raising their grandchild can get information about such issues as how to receive child support, child support services and other financial assistance.
Answers to Grandparents' Questions about Child Support (PDF)
Explanation of Child Support and Income Withholding-Only Services in Minnesota - This form explains child support services available to applicants and the difference between full services and income withholding-only services.
Explanation of Child Support and Income Withholding-Only Services in Minnesota (PDF)
This brochure is also available in other languages:
Changing Your Minnesota Child Support Order - This brochure has information to help parents decide if they should ask the court to change their child support order, and to do things right to have the best chance of success for themselves and their children.
Being a Legal Father: Parentage information for mothers and fathers - Unmarried parents can get answers to questions about establishing parentage and voluntary paternity acknowledgements.
Being a Legal Father: Parentage information for mothers and fathers (PDF)
This brochure is also available in other languages:
Child Support ezDocs is an interactive online tool that Minnesota child support participants can use to:
- Request that the county child support office review your child support order for changes
- Respond to a request made by the other parent for a review of your order
- File a motion on your own - pro se - asking the court to change your support order if you choose not to hire a lawyer.
Even if the county reviews your order, the court makes the final decision about whether to change an order.
Who can use ezDocs?
To use ezDocs, you must:
- Sign in to your Minnesota Child Support Online (MCSO) account
- MCSO is a secure website that provides participants information about their Minnesota child support cases.
- To register on MCSO, you will need your participant number, PIN number, Social Security number and date of birth.
- Contact your county child support worker to get your PIN mailed to you.
- Have an open child support case in a Minnesota county
- Have access to important information about your case(s) as listed below.
Child Support ezDocs interacts with Minnesota's child support case information system. Some information from your case may display.
What do I need to complete the forms?
You will need the following information to complete the forms on ezDocs:
- Your participant number (also known as your MCI number) and Social Security number (SSN)
- Your most recent child support order(s)
- Your income information, such as payroll stubs, tax forms, etc.
- Your child's health and/or dental insurance information, premium costs and who it covers
- Work- or education-related child care costs
- Your household expense information
If you are filing pro se, you also need a hearing date. You can get this from the court administrator in the county that issued your order.
What if the online financial statement or pro se forms are unavailable?
If you are unable to access the online financial statement or the medical modification sheet, you can print the Financial Statement (PDF) or Medical Modification Information Sheet DHS-6019-ENG (PDF). Complete it, then mail or bring it to your county child support office.
You can download or print blank forms for pro se motions from the state court website.