California State Disbursement Unit (SDU)

The California Department of Child Support Services has created a central payment processing site called the California State Disbursement Unit (SDU). The SDU is now responsible for the collection and distribution of child support payments.

Some of the benefits resulting from the SDU is the availability of more payment options such as:

Parents who make payments:

Credit/Debit Card and
Electronic Funds Transfer (withdraw directly from your bank account)
(available by phone, 1-866-325-1010 or SDU website)
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New User Registration

Mail (check, money order/cashier's check)

SDU
P.O. Box 989067
West Sacramento, CA. 95798

Parents who receive payments:

Direct Deposit (recipients can apply to have child support
payments deposited directly into their bank account)
Set Up Your Account

Electronic Payment Card (Use just like a credit/debit card)
Set Up Your Account

Take advantage of these convenient options by registering with the SDU today. Please note you will need your Participant ID previously mailed to you.

For additional Information and instructions, click here.