Oregon Child Support Program - DOJ

Effective July 27, the U.S. Department of State will begin revoking passports of parents who owe $40,000 or more in past-due child support. Parents who have their passport revoked should address any questions to the child support program that referred their debt. Parents who are out of the country at the time of revocation and need to return to the U.S. may apply at the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate for a limited emergency passport.

Efectivo a partir del 27 de julio, el U.S. Department of State (Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos) comenzará a revocar pasaportes de padres que adeudan $40,000 o más en manutención de hijos atrasada. Los padres a quienes se les haya revocado el pasaporte deben dirigir cualquier pregunta al programa de manutención de hijos que remitió su deuda. Los padres que se encuentran fuera del país en el momento de la revocación y necesiten regresar a los Estados Unidos pueden solicitar un pasaporte de emergencia limitada en la embajada o el consulado estadounidense más cercano.

How does child support work for you? Every state has a program and employees to help you navigate core services to help you receive the support you need for a child. These services are for parents or legal guardians to help with the costs of raising a child. The main services provided by child support program include:

Finding the other parent – Working with you and other agencies to find the other parent using information like date of birth and Social Security number.

Establishing paternity (also known as parentage) – Using a process to determine a child’s legal parent. Child support programs can provide forms to sign if the parents agree, schedule genetic testing, or use a legal procedure to determine parentage.

Setting up child support orders – Deciding how much money a parent should pay for a child's financial support using child support guidelines, income information, and other factors

Keeping payment records – Using a system to keep a record of payments due and paid.

Enforcing support orders – Taking steps to collect money due. This includes withholding from paychecks, intercepting tax refunds, and other tools allowed by law.

Great news! You can schedule appointments with us online. It’s quick and convenient. Visit OregonChildSupport.gov/appointments to schedule your next appointment.

Did you know that in the U.S. over 12 million children receive support from child support programs? That's 1 in 6 children who benefit from receiving over $29.5 billion in support.
These programs aren't just statistics; they are lifelines providing essential resources to families that ensure children grow up healthy and thriving.

This is a reminder that due to system maintenance, the Oregon Child Support Program online account will be unavailable this Saturday, July 18 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.

This is a reminder that due to system maintenance, the Oregon Child Support Program online account will be unavailable this Sunday, July 12 from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.

Genetic testing is 100% free when you work with the Oregon Child Support Program to help establish parentage. Once confirmed, we’ll help update your child’s birth record with no hassle or cost.

It’s simple, accurate, and opens the door for additional support.

*There are some exceptions. Visit the link in our bio for more information.

In observance of Independence Day, all DOJ Division of Child Support offices will be closed Friday, July 3.

Due to system maintenance, the Oregon Child Support Program online account will be unavailable on Saturday, July 11 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.