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Notice of Delinquency

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2013

This form is a notice that tells the person who owes child support that payments are more than 30 days late. It also warns that if payments are not made within 30 days of being served, a penalty of 6% per month might be charged on the unpaid amount.

The court describes it as: Tells the person that owes child support that they are more than 30 days late in making payments.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when child support payments are more than 30 days late. It also provides information about filing a motion to determine arrearages and suggests filing a Request for Order (form FL-300) as soon as possible.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who receives this notice?
This notice is for the person who is ordered to pay child support (the obligor).
What happens if the payments are not made within 30 days of service?
The notice states that if payments are not made within 30 days of service, a penalty of 6% per month may be charged on the unpaid balance.
What forms are mentioned for next steps?
The notice mentions forms FL-490 and FL-300 for filing a motion to determine arrearages.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2013.

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