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1. How does the direct deposit of my child support and/or alimony payments help me?

Benefits include:
- Funds may be available sooner than mailed payments.
- There are no lost or stolen checks.
- You will not have to go to the bank to deposit your payments.
- You will receive the deposits whether you are ill or on vacation.
- Your payments are not subject to postal service delays.

2. What are the eligibility requirements?

If the Florida Department of Revenue currently handles your case, you must contact their office in order for direct deposit to be set up. They may be reached at 800-622-5437 or their office is located at:
Lecanto Professional Center
595 North Lecanto Highway
Lecanto, FL 34461

3. What do I do to sign up for direct deposit?

Mail or deliver a completed Direct Deposit form, and a voided check (for a checking account) or a Deposit Slip (for a savings account), to the Citrus County Clerk of the Circuit, Domestic Relations Division located at:
Domestic Relations Division
110 N Apopka Avenue
Inverness FL 34450

Forms are available at the Clerk's Office and website.

4. How soon after signing up will I begin receiving my direct deposit payments?

Direct deposit will begin after the Clerk's Office has received your completed authorization form. This normally takes 2-3 business days to activate. Any payments received between the receipt of your authorization form and the start of the direct deposits will be mailed to you.