How Do I Get Started?

Jefferson County offers child support services to custodial parents, non-custodial parents and legal guardians. Those receiving Public Assistance (cash benefits from the county) are automatically referred and a case is open for collection of state debt.

Services are available regardless of income or financial status.

Below are some helpful steps to guide you through the application process:

Step 1 - Request an application
Step 2 - Familiarize yourself with the required fees
Step 3 - Know how to speed up the process
Step 4 - Submit your application
Step 5 - After submitting my application, what's next?

Request an Application
There are three options for obtaining a child support application.

Online - Print the application on the State of Colorado Child Support website.
Telephone - To request an application, call the main child support number at 303-271-4300.
In person - Pick up an application at the Child Support office located at 3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1300, Golden, Co 80401. View a map.

If for some reason your application cannot be processed, you'll be notified about what must be remedied in order for us to proceed with the processing of your application.

IMPORTANT: Please be aware that while we protect your information due to strict confidentiality laws, some documentation is required to be placed in your court file, which could contain location information. In order to keep this information secure, you must apply for a nondisclosure of information within our office and provide documentation identifying the risk. Once the nondisclosure is ordered by the court, our office will remove any locate information from being provided in your court file.

Once your application has been accepted, you'll receive a notification in the mail. The application process takes approximately eight to twelve weeks. Be sure to review our tips for speeding up the process. Grandparents with children

Fees

Application fee-Parents who don't receive public assistance can apply for our services for a one-time fee of $20.00. If you are receiving public assistance, you don't have to pay this fee. Contact us for details.

          The fee must be attached to your application. Make
           your $20.00 check or money order payable to
           Jefferson County. Do not mail cash.

Intercept processing fee-$25.00 will be deducted from intercepted payments.
Arrears processing fee-$25.00 will be deducted every federal fiscal year once $500.00 has been paid to the custodial parent. This only applies to cases that are not currently receiving public assistance.

More information about fees and the payment process....

Submit Your Application
If you decide to apply, your application must be legible, completed accurately and submitted to the Child Support Program either by mail, online or in person. Be sure to include the $20.00 non-refundable application fee and all other required documentation. If the applicant is receiving public assistance the $20 application fee is not required.

Mail Your Application
Jefferson County Child Support Enforcement
3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1300
Golden, Co 80401

Drop Off Your Application
Or you can drop it off at the above address. (Map)

Submit your application online
Click here for more information>>

Note: If you live outside the State of Colorado and would like to apply for child support
services, please inquire and apply for services in the state you reside.

Speed Up the Process
Applicant cooperation is critical to the handling of your application. Without basic information about the non-custodial parent, such as full name, date of birth, physical location or assets, your case may be given a lower priority. Therefore, any information that you can give the Child Support Program may raise the priority of your case.

The Child Support Program will need the following documents, if they apply to your case:

Divorce Decree, signed by a judge or magistrate
Separation Agreement, signed by a judge or magistrate
Child and/or Spousal Support Order, signed by a judge or magistrate
Divorce Petition (if you are in the process of obtaining a divorce)
Complete payment record of all child support paid directly to you if the obligor was ordered to pay you - click here for an Affidavit of Direct Support
Birth Certificates for all children on the application
Paternity Affidavit (required unless the father's name is already on the birth certificate)
Income and Expense Affidavit (required unless a court order already exists)
Affidavit of Direct Support (required unless past due support is not owed or not wanted)

These documents will help speed up the processing of your application.

Questions about the Child Support Services application should be directed to ssmith@jeffco.us.

Last Modified: Dec 28, 2011 01:48 PM