SOUTH CAROLINA Part 38

Locating Non-custodial Parents

When the NCP is found and served with the notice, obtaining a child support order usually takes less than three months. It may take longer if the NCP lives out-of-state. The NCP’s address must be verified before a conference or court hearing can be scheduled. If the CP cannot provide a current address, if the NCP has recently moved, or if the NCP lives out-of-state, it may take several months to locate him/her. The more information provided in the application, such as NCP’s date of birth and social security number, the easier it is to locate the NCP.