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Who Can Apply

You can apply for services if you are:

• A parent who lives with the child(ren)
• A parent who is paying support
• A caretaker (non-parent who has the child(ren) in their custody)
• A legal guardian

Receiving TANF?

• If you are receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), you do not need to apply. A child support case will be opened automatically.

What You’ll Need

To complete your application, you will need the following information:

• Details about yourself, the child(ren) and the other parent
• A copy of your divorce decree or other court order (if applicable)
• If you are not the child’s parent, documentation proving legal custody or guardianship

Providing complete and accurate information helps ensure your case is processed as quickly as possible.

Apply for Child Support Services

Apply Online

• Use the Customer Service Portal to apply quickly.

Customer Service Portal (CSP)

Apply by Paper

• Submit a completed application in-person, by mail, email or fax.

District Attorney - Family Support Division

1900 E Flamingo Rd STE 100

Las Vegas, NV 89119

Email: DAFSIntakeTeam@ClarkCountyDANV.Gov

Fax: (702) 366-2410

Cost of Services

• No Fee to apply

Federal Annual Fee

• If you have never received TANF benefits and at least $550 in child support is collected between October 1st and September 30th, a $35 annual fee will be charged. This fee is automatically deducted from your child support payments.

What Happens Next?

• Approximately 20 business days after your application is received, you will be notified by mail that your case has been opened. You may be contacted to provide additional information.