Non-Custodial Parent
The Illinois State Disbursement Unit (ILSDU) accepts electronic payments, checks, and money orders.Electronic Payments
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PayPal Convenience Fee - a 2.95% convenience fee is charged to all payments made with a PayPal account, with a maximum convenience fee of $60.00. Fees are in addition to the child support payment amount.
Credit Card Convenience Fee - a 2.95% convenience fee is charged to all payments made with a credit card, with a maximum convenience fee of $60.00. Fees are in addition to the child support payment amount.
ACH Debit Fee - There are no transaction fees for debit-based child support payments in Illinois
Pay by Phone - 1-866-645-6347
There is a registration process for first time users. Once registered, obligors can make payments on-line using Visa, MasterCard or Discover. A processing fee will be charged. The fee schedule is: Payments of $0 - $500.00 – a Flat Rate Fee of $14.95. Payments of $500.01 or more - a Percentage Rate of 2.95%. It can take up to 7 business days before your payment is posted to your Child Support account.
ExpertPaySM is an easy and secure way for non-custodial parents to make payments
Fee Schedule
One Time Registration Fee - a one-time registration fee of $2.50 is charged to the first payment on a new bank or PayPal account. The registration fee charged is in addition to the child support payment amount and any transaction or convenience fees.PayPal Convenience Fee - a 2.95% convenience fee is charged to all payments made with a PayPal account, with a maximum convenience fee of $60.00. Fees are in addition to the child support payment amount.
Credit Card Convenience Fee - a 2.95% convenience fee is charged to all payments made with a credit card, with a maximum convenience fee of $60.00. Fees are in addition to the child support payment amount.
ACH Debit Fee - There are no transaction fees for debit-based child support payments in Illinois
Pay by Phone - 1-866-645-6347
There is a registration process for first time users. Once registered, obligors can make payments on-line using Visa, MasterCard or Discover. A processing fee will be charged. The fee schedule is: Payments of $0 - $500.00 – a Flat Rate Fee of $14.95. Payments of $500.01 or more - a Percentage Rate of 2.95%. It can take up to 7 business days before your payment is posted to your Child Support account.
Checks and Money Orders
Payments made by check or money order must be sent to:
Illinois State Disbursement Unit
P.O. Box 5400
Carol Stream, IL 60197-5400
For us to process your payment quickly and efficiently, you MUST supply the following information with your payment:
If your payments are made through income withholding, your employer will be given information as to where to send payments. You will not need to mail in a check yourself.
Illinois State Disbursement Unit
P.O. Box 5400
Carol Stream, IL 60197-5400
You must make your check or money order payable to the Illinois State Disbursement Unit. Do not send cash. Download and complete the Non-Custodial Parent Payment Form and enclose it with your check or money order when sending your child support payment. |
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For us to process your payment quickly and efficiently, you MUST supply the following information with your payment:
- Name
- Social Security Number (Optional)
- FIPS / Docket Number
- Issuing County
- Amount
If your payments are made through income withholding, your employer will be given information as to where to send payments. You will not need to mail in a check yourself.
Out of State Cases/Payments
If you previously made or are currently making child support payments to a location in another state, you should resume or continue to do so. The Illinois State Disbursement Unit can only process payments made for Illinois cases.For additional questions, please contact Illinois State Disbursement Unit Customer Service at 1-877-225-7077.
Maintenance Only Payments
The purpose of the State Disbursement Unit is to process and record child support payments.Maintenance payments in conjunction with child support orders can be processed through the SDU.
When the SDU becomes aware of a maintenance only payment or anything other than a child support payment (i.e. attorney’s fees) the SDU is required to return the payment to the sender.
(See 750 ILCS 5/507.1 https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=075000050K507.1)