DCSS may suspend:

• Driver’s licenses
• Professional or occupational licenses
• Recreational licenses (e.g., hunting, fishing)

You may be subject to suspension if you:

• Owe $3,500+ in past due support and haven’t made any payment in 60+ days
• Have an outstanding warrant for not appearing in court

You’ll receive a Notice of Intent before any action. You can:

• Pay arrears in full
• Enter into a payment agreement
• Request a hearing within 20 days

DCSS can intercept lottery winnings for NCPs who owe $150 or more in child support. If you receive a notice:

• You have 30 days to pay your arrears or request a hearing
• A $25 fee will be deducted from collections over $100

DCSS, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, can deny passport applications if the NCP owes $3,500+ in past due child support.

If notified:

You have 30 days to pay in full or request a hearing

• If no action is taken, your passport will be denied

State Tax Refund Intercept

NCPs who owe $150+ in past due support are subject to interception of their Delaware state tax refund.

Federal Tax Refund Intercept

NCPs may also have federal tax refunds intercepted if they owe:

• $500+ (Non-Public Assistance/Medicaid cases)
• $150+ (TANF/Foster Care cases)

Important Notes for Custodial Parents (CPs):

• There’s no guarantee a refund will be due or collected
• If the NCP is married, their spouse may file an IRS Injured Spouse Claim (Form 8379)
• DCSS must hold some federal refunds for up to 6 months if claimed jointly

A $25 fee is deducted from federal or state intercepts over $100.

All child support and medical support orders include automatic income withholding. Employers will receive:

• One IWO and one National Medical Support Notice (NMSN) per case
• Clear instructions if it’s a new, modified, or terminated order

Employers must:

• Withhold child and medical support from wages
• Enroll the child in available health coverage
• Follow CCPA limits on total withholding

Send all payments to:
Division of Child Support Services
P.O. Box 12287
Wilmington, DE 19850

If the NCP is receiving unemployment benefits, DCSS can intercept those payments through an automated system with the Delaware Department of Labor.