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Direct Deposit of Child Support/Alimony Payments

PLEASE NOTE: Florida Law now requires any payment(s) made to the State Disbursement Unit be disbursed electronically. If you are not currently receiving your payments electronically, you will need to file a direct deposit form so funds can be deposited in your checking or savings account.

***PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ***
COMPLETING AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT.

  • This application is for Pinellas County cases ONLY.
  • If payment is presently directed to the Dept. of Revenue for distribution to you, call 1-877-769-0251 or go to http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/childsupport/payment_options.html for information and options.
  • If your name is not listed on the void check/deposit slip you are providing, please provide verification that the bank listed will accept transfers in your name to the account specified.
  • If there has been a name change, please mail a copy of your marriage license, driver's license or applicable court order along with your application. Failure to do so will result in the application being returned to you and not processed.
Please fill out and print the Payment Option Form and submit it with a VOIDED check (for a checking account) or a DEPOSIT SLIP (for a savings account) to:
        Clerk of the Circuit Court
        Civil Court Records,
        315 Court Street, Room 170
        Clearwater, Florida 33756
        ATTN: Support Section
Direct deposit will begin immediately after receipt of your completed payment option form. Any payments received between the receipt of your payment option form and the start of the direct deposit will be mailed to you.

Please remember, if you have a change in name or address or any other personal information which may affect your child support payments or the child support record, you are responsible for notifying the Clerk's Office. Your changes should be put in writing, signed and mailed with proof of the name change to:

    Clerk of the Circuit Court,
    Circuit Civil Court Records,
    315 Court Street,
    Clearwater, Florida, 33756.
    ATTN: Support Section
Should you have any questions about this service, please contact the Civil Court Records, Child Support Section at 727-464-4568.

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Ken Burke, Clerk of the Circuit Court
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