How to Apply

Getting an application

You can get an application for child support services in the following ways:   ​

Online

Apply using the Minnesota Department of Human Services' Application for Child Support Services.  

The link presents you with an application in English. Once there, you can select from Hmong, Somali, Russian, Vietnamese and Spanish.  If you choose this option, you will be prompted to submit the application online as well.  Minnesota Department of Human Services will forward the submitted application to the county for processing.  

You can also get a printable application online.

​By m​ail

Upon request, we will send you a paper application via U.S. Postal Service.  To request an application by mail call 651-554-5611, or email childsupport@co.dakota.mn.us. ​

In perso​n

Paper applications are available at the following county locations:

Ways to submit application

Document ​​Upload Portal

Upload or share files you have saved to your computer or other devices using the Document Upload Portal.  ​

​Document Upload Portal​​

By mail

Send applications to:
Dakota County Child Support
1 Mendota Road W. Ste 240
West St. Paul, MN 55118

In person

There is a drop box for completed applications outside the main entrance of the Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul.

​​Em​​ail

Email completed applications to childsupport@co.d​akota.mn.us.

​​Fax

651-554-5936​


Last updated: 10/17/2025 9:34 AM