Find your nearest LA County Child Support Services office. All locations offer walk-in services, case management, genetic testing referrals, and order modification assistance. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday [^97^].
Five full-service offices across Los Angeles County. Click any card for directions and detailed services.
Primary Valley location serving Burbank, Glendale, North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, and surrounding areas.
7555 Van Nuys Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91405 [^98^]
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday, Walk-ins Welcome [^101^]
(866) 901-3212
Automated line, select caseworker option [^113^]
Administrative headquarters and primary service center for East LA, Commerce, Montebello, Bell Gardens, and surrounding industrial corridor.
5500 South Eastern Avenue
Commerce, CA 90040 [^109^]
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday, Walk-ins Welcome [^97^]
Administrative Office
County-wide program oversight [^109^]
Serving Pomona, Claremont, La Verne, San Dimas, Diamond Bar, Chino, Chino Hills, and eastern San Gabriel Valley communities.
3179 Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768 [^108^]
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday, Walk-ins Welcome [^108^]
(866) 901-3212
Automated line [^113^]
Serving South Central, Vermont Knolls, Florence, Watts, Hyde Park, Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, and surrounding South LA neighborhoods.
8300 South Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044 [^96^]
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday, Walk-ins Welcome [^97^]
(866) 901-3212
Automated line [^113^]
Serving Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Littlerock, Lake Los Angeles, and all communities in the High Desert region of northern LA County.
42281 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534 [^98^]
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday, Walk-ins Welcome [^97^]
(866) 901-3212
Automated line [^113^]
Residents of Long Beach, Torrance, Carson, San Pedro, Wilmington, and surrounding South Bay communities are served by the nearest offices.
Nearest Offices:
Commerce Division (5500 S. Eastern Ave) or South LA Division (8300 S. Vermont Ave) [^94^]
Local Courthouse:
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse, 275 Magnolia Ave, Long Beach [^93^]
Tip: Many South Bay residents use phone/online services to avoid traveling to Commerce or South LA. The automated line handles most inquiries without an office visit.
You don't need to visit an office for most child support tasks. LA County CSSD offers comprehensive phone and online services.
1-866-901-3212
Available 24/7. Make payments, check case status, speak with your caseworker, or request forms. Multiple languages available [^113^].
cssd.lacounty.gov
View case information, payment history, and upcoming court dates. Register for an account to access your case details securely online [^94^].
Multiple Methods
Pay by phone, online, mail, or in-person. Set up direct deposit if you're the receiving parent, or automatic wage garnishment if you're the paying parent [^113^].
Employers who need to verify income withholding orders, report new hires, or update company information should call the dedicated employer line. This is separate from the general public line and staffed by specialists who understand wage garnishment procedures.
All five LA County CSSD offices provide the same core services. No appointment needed for most services—walk in during business hours.
Apply for child support services if you don't have an existing case or order.
Paternity testing referrals and results interpretation for unmarried parents.
Request a review and adjustment of your existing support order amount.
Wage garnishment, property liens, license suspension for non-payment.
Setup direct deposit, electronic payment card, or resolve payment discrepancies.
Cases involving another state or country—reciprocity and UIFSA matters.
Guideline calculator review and explanation of how your amount was determined.
Negotiate agreements between parents without a court hearing when possible.
Walk-ins are welcome, but preparation saves time. Bring the right documents and know what to expect to resolve your issue in a single visit.
Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID). If you're the custodial parent, bring the child's birth certificate and Social Security cards for all parties.
Recent pay stubs (last 3 months), last year's tax return, W-2 or 1099 forms, and documentation of any other income sources. Self-employed? Bring profit/loss statements.
Any existing child support orders, custody orders, divorce decrees, or paternity judgments. If you don't have copies, the office can often look them up, but bringing them speeds the process.
Security Screening
All county buildings require bag check and metal detector
Intake Desk
Check in with reception, explain your issue, receive a queue number
Caseworker Meeting
Meet with a child support officer who will review your case and next steps
Documentation & Follow-Up
Receive written confirmation of actions taken and any court dates scheduled
Average wait time: 30–90 minutes depending on office and time of day. Arrive early in the morning for shortest waits.
CSSD offices handle administrative child support. If you need legal advice about modifying orders, disputing paternity, or enforcing support through private counsel, we can help.
