Income Withholding and Methods of Payment
In Oregon, most child support collections are made through income withholding. This is true even if the employee has never missed a payment. Unless granted an exception or does not meet criteria, employers are required to make income withholding payments electronically to the Oregon Child Support Program by using one of two options:
CSPay - A free, secure, web-based debit transaction, authorizing the Division of Child Support to debit the employer's bank account for child support payments when the employer submits a payment. Learn more about the Oregon's Child Support Payment System (CSPay).
Automated Clearing House (ACH) credit transfer - Essentially a bank-to-bank transaction between the employer and the Oregon Child Support Program. Learn more about ACH Credit Payments.
An income withholding order is effective the same day it is received and withholding begins at the next pay period. Payment must be submitted to the Division of Child Support within 7 working days of the pay date.
Note: Electronic payments do not recur automatically. Employers must initiate a payment every pay period.
If you have any other questions regarding the ACH Credit or Debit process, please Contact the Employer Services Team or see Frequently Asked Questions about Income Withholding.
