Child Support Payments
How do I make a payment?
Watch the video below or review the following options:
When payments are not deducted from your income, you may make payments utilizing the following options:
Mail*: You can send Check or Money Order to: Ohio Child Support Payment Central (CSPC)
PO Box 182372
Columbus OH 43218-2372 *Be sure to include identifying information such as your name, SETS#, Court Order#, SSN (optional).
In Person: You can pay cash, check, money order, or credit card at: Portage County JFS Child Support Division (CSEA) 449 South Meridian Street
Ravenna, OH 44266
Web: You can pay by:
- Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, UnionPay, Diners Club International, JCB and E-wallet options including PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Venmo. (Please allow 2-3 business days for the payment to be received by CSPC)
- Bank debit from checking or savings: The first payment may take up to 7 business days for the first payment for this method, however, subsequent payments will be received by CSPC within 24-48 hours.
The web services are free when you visit: https://oh.smartchildsupport.com.
Phone: You can call Portage County CSEA at 330-297-3791 M-F 8:00AM – 4:00PM to make a free credit card payment via phone. (Please allow 2-3 business days for the payment to be received by CSPC)