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ATTENTION! We are currently experiencing intermittent system outages. Child Support Services staff are unable to provide case-specific information during these outages. We are aware of the issue and are working to resolve it. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Important COVID-19 Information

San Joaquin County Superior Courthouse will be reopening July 6th, 2021.

In-person court appearances are required
No remote appearances except as arranged upon court approval
No social distancing requirements
No face mask requirements for fully vaccinated people

Effective 6/15/2021: Visitors to our department must follow the mask guidelines upon entrance to our lobby.

Our Mission: Partnering with parents to develop cooperative family relationships and shared responsibilities

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Our department is open for full services.

OES National Preparedness Month
In support of our Office of Emergency Services, We would like to remind everyone that September is National Preparedness Month.

SJReady.org is a fantastic website and a one stop resource for a breadth of information.
Please review the OES flyer for more information.
September 2, 2020

Need to make a payment?
The payment kiosk is available Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 5:00pm. Please click on the DCSS COVID-19 UPDATES banner above for additional options for making a payment.

Have questions about your case?
Our customer lobby is open Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm for walk-in's. For a shorter wait time, please call Customer Contact Center (866) 901-3212 to schedule an appointment.
May 26, 2020

California Child Support Services - Corona Virus Update
Regarding the automatic placement of bank liens and suspension of driver's licenses during this time of crisis.
English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
March 19, 2020

San Joaquin County Releases 2018-2019 Annual Report - A Year in Review
January 30, 2020

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Office & Mailing Address:
409 E. Market Street
Stockton, CA 95202
Automated Phone: 1 (866) 901-3212 (24/7)
Hours: 8am - 5pm (Monday - Friday)
Holiday Schedule
Call Center: 8am - 4:30pm (Monday - Friday)

Parking Options:
Street Parking (use pay stations)
Market Street Garage ($2.00 per hour)
430 E. Market Street

Parking Lot F ($2.00 per hour)
13 S. Sutter Street

Tracy Location:
543 W. Grant Line Road
Tracy, CA 95376
Hours: 8am - 4:30pm (Monday - Friday)
Payment kiosk available 5 days a week.

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