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Duck Derby

Special Event at The Brook at Tibbetts on Sunday, Aug. 9. Duck Derby Special Event Pricing: $10 children ages 3 to 11; $20 for ages 12 and older.

Parks Event Update

The West Point Band performance at Kensico Dam Plaza tonight, Friday, Aug. 7 has been cancelled due to the weather forecast.

    Child Support Payments

    Once you apply for child support assistance, support must be paid through our Support Collection Unit.

    You can't accept direct payments from the paying parent. Parents can't agree to change the amount of the support without asking permission from Family Court.

    Child Support Payments

    Once you apply for child support assistance, support must be paid through our Support Collection Unit.

    You can't accept direct payments from the paying parent. Parents can't agree to change the amount of the support without asking permission from Family Court.

    Manage Your Child Support Account Online

    Whether you're paying or receiving child support, with an online account you can look up payment information, view account statements, update contact information and more.

    Find out how to create an online account

    Receiving Child Support Payments

    Through our Support Collections Unit, you can receive child support payment one of two ways:

    • Direct deposit
    • Debit card

    If either type of electronic payment is a hardship, the parent who receives support can request payments by paper check.

    Direct Deposit

    How Do I Set Up Direct Deposit?

    Complete, sign, and return the enrollment form to the address shown on the form.

    Are There Restrictions?

    Yes. 

    Receiving Public Assistance: Child support payments collected for individuals who receive public assistance are not eligible for Direct Deposit.

    Trust Accounts: Direct deposits cannot be made to a trust account to benefit another person.

    Foreign Financial Institutions: In some cases, direct deposit to foreign financial institution may be possible. Call our office if you have questions.

    How Do I Know When a Direct Deposit Has Been Made?

    Contact your financial institution to confirm that a direct deposit was completed.

    If your financial institution has no record of the deposit and more than two business days have passed, call the Child Support Helpline at 888-208-4485  

    Paper Check

    Can I Get Paper Checks?

    If either type of electronic payment is a hardship, the parent receiving support can write a letter requesting that payments be made by paper check.

    Send your letter to:

    NYS Child Support Processing Center
    PO Box 15367
    Albany, NY 12212-5367

    Debit Card

    How Can I Use the Child Support Debit Card?

    Use your card everywhere debit cards are accepted.

    Access your child support payments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Access your funds at any Allpoint or MoneyPass ATM.

    Who Can I Call for Help with a Debit Card Issue?

    Call the Mastercard Way2Go Customer Call Center: (844) 309-5654.

    Can I Track My Account Online?

    Yes. Customers can set up an online account to check their payment information.

    Are There Fees?

    There are fees for using the card to withdraw money at an out-of-network ATM, for an international cash withdrawal and for replacing the card.

    There are no fees for: 

    • Purchases at merchants 
    • ATM balance inquiries (all ATMs)
    • Declined transactions (ATMs only)
    • Withdrawals at all in-network ATMs 
    • Teller cash access at financial institutions that accept Mastercard debit cards in the continental United States
    • Online, automated, live or international customer service inquiries
    • Use of the mobile app
    • Account Alert Service
    • Online funds transfer
    • Mailed account statement
    • Account closure check issuance
    When Will I Start Receiving Deposits to My Card?

    Deposits to your New York State Mastercard Way2Go Card will begin approximately 12 calendar days after your card is mailed to you if a payment has been made to your child support account.

    Please allow two full business days from the disbursement date to access your child support payments on the card.

    Making Child Support Payments

    In Person

    Pay in person at our office:

    Office of Child Support Services
    100 East First Street, 5th Floor
    Mt. Vernon, N.Y. 10550-3488

    Payments made at our office have no fees

    Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please arrive by 4 p.m. if you're making an in-person payment.

    Pay in person at participating retailers:

      • With MoneyGram you can pay with cash at participating retailers (including CVS and Walmart).
      • You will need the New York Receive Code 14690.
      • The fee is $3.99 for MoneyGram cash payment.
      • Payments process in approximately 2-5 days.

    Find a MoneyGram location

    Online

    Payments may be sent electronically through the following online services:

    ChildSupportBillPay New York

    • Call 888-877-0450 to make a one-time payment.
    • Pay with credit or debit card, Digital Wallet, PayPal and PayPal Credit, Venmo, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay.
    • There is a 2.90% fee for each transaction (with minimum fee of $4.95).
    • To set up recurring payments, register at ChildSupportBillPay New York and pay online with a credit card or debit card.
    • Payment processing time: 3 business days.
    • Case identifier is required to make a payment.
    • Call 888-877-0450 to speak with a customer service representative, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday–Friday.

    ExpertPay

    • Call 866-645-6347 to make a phone payment (pre-registration required).
    • Pay with credit or debit card, directly from your bank account (direct debit) or with a PayPal account.
    • There is a $2.50 one-time registration fee for all payment types.
    • There is no transaction fee for direct debit payments.
    • The fee for PayPal and credit/debit card payments is 2.95% per transaction (with a maximum service charge of $60).
    • Payment processing times depend on the payment method:
      • Direct debit: Up to four business days.
      • PayPal and Credit/Debit card: Next business day for payments made before 5:00 PM Eastern time.
    • Download the ExpertPay App from the Google Play store or the iOS App store to access your ExpertPay account.
    • Chat, email or call (800-403-0879) to speak with a customer service representative in English or Spanish from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

    MoneyGram.com

    • Pay with a debit or credit card.
    • Requires New York Receive Code 14690.
    • Fee is $3.99 for online payment.
    • Payments process in approximately 2-5 days.
    By Mail

    PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH!

    1. Make your check or money order payable to NYS Child Support Processing Center.

    With your check or money order, always include information to identify your payment: 

    • your full name
    • the child support account number(s) or New York Case Identifier(s)
    • the county name(s)
    • the amount of the payment

      2. Include a payment coupon

      If you have an online account, you can log in and print a payment coupon with your name and Case Identifier or complete and print this coupon (PDF).

      3. Mail your payment and coupon to:

      NYS Child Support Processing Center
      PO Box 15363
      Albany, NY 12212-5363

      Additional Resources

      SupportPhone NumberContact Information
      Direct Deposit Support
      (888) 208-4485

      Call the New York State Child Support Helpline

      Debit Card Support
      (844) 309-5654

      Mastercard Way2Go Customer Call Center

      Child Support Helpline
      (888) 208-4485

      The New York State Child Support Customer Service Helpline is available toll free Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (except holidays).

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