Iowa Child Support Login | Make a Payment

Iowa Child Support Login | Make a Payment

By Child-Support.com Staff – Last updated

The State of Iowa provides an online website for both custodial and non-custodial parents. Custodial parents can track payments that have been disbursed and check the status of their accounts. Non-custodial parents can make payments and check the status of payments made.

How to Login

Step 1: You can visit the DHS Iowa Child Support Recovery Unit website.

Step 2: Enter your Account ID and your password and click “sign in”.

  • If you forgot your Password, click on “forgot Password in the upper right corner and enter your Account ID and click “retrieve password”
  • If you forget your ID, click on “Forgot id”  and enter your email address. Click “retrieve Id”.

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How to Enroll

Step 1: Go to the DHS Iowa Child Support Recovery Unit website Enrollment page. Click “register/sign in”.

Step 2: Click on “Create Account” at the top of the page.

Step 3: Enter your first and last name and click “register”.

How to Make a Payment

Step 1: Go to the DHS Iowa Child Support Unit page and enter your account id and password and click “sign in”.

You can also make a payment by mailing it to:

Collection Services Center
PO Box 9125
Des Moines, IA 50306

Make sure to include your name and case number on the check.

How to Apply for Child Support

Step 1: Download an application, fill it out as instructed and mail it to your local child support office along with a fee of $25 and supporting documents.