Applying for Child Support with Child Support Enforcement (CSE): Here is What you Need to Know

The Mecklenburg County Office of Child Support Enforcement (CSE) works to ensure that both parties are responsible for the financial support of their children. The CSE offers services regardless of income.

What services are provided by CSE?

• Locating a non-custodial parent
• Establishing paternity for children born outside of marriage
• Establishing child support obligations
• Collecting child support payments
• Enforcing child support obligations

It is recommended that you contact a private attorney to discuss concerns that may seem similar to child support, such as custody, visitation, or spousal support. In order to receive services from the CSE, you must complete an application. The application is available online at ChildSupportEZapply.com.

What do I need to apply for these services?

• A current and up-to-date photo ID
• Copy of your child(ren)’s birth certificate
• Copy of affidavit of parentage
• Copy of marriage certificate
• Copy of separation agreement and/or divorce decree
• Copies of your two most recent pay stubs
• Verification of childcare expenses
• Verification of your cost to provide medical insurance for your child(ren)
• Copies of any or on-going child support orders
• And additional information concerning the non-custodial parent

Once you have completed all sections and submitted all required documents, the CSE will review your application and decide the appropriate course of action. It is important to understand that by submitting an application to the CSE, you are agreeing to respond to all requests for further information, appear for interviews and court hearing, submit to any paternity testing, notify the office of any changes in your status, remain cooperative, and stay involved in your case through the entire process.