CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TRANSMITTAL #3 – REQUEST FOR
ASSISTANCE/DISCOVERY
File Stamp
The information on this form may be disclosed as authorized by law .
If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, distribution,
or copying of this form or its contents is strictly prohibited.
[ ] Child Support Agency Confidential Information Form Attached
Petitioner: Legal Name (first, middle, last, suffix) IVD Case: [ ] TANF
[ ] IV E Foster Care
Tribal Affiliation (if applicable) [ ] Medicaid Only
[ ] Former Assistance
Respondent: Legal Name (first, middle, last, suffix) [ ] Never Assistance
Tribal Affiliation (if applicable)
To: (Agency Name and Address) Assisting Locator Code : State
Assisting Case Identifier :
Assisting Tribunal Number :
From: (Agency Name and Address) Requesting Locator Code : State
Requesting IVD Case Identifier :
Requesting Tribunal Number :
NOTE:
[ ] Nondisclosure Finding/Affidavit attached
[ ] This form sent through EDE
[ ] This request or information sent through CSENet
Dependent Child(ren) Information: Legal name (s) (first, middle, last, suffix):
Section I. Action :
The requesting agency asks for the following required limited service(s):
1. [ ] Copy of:
[ ] Support order (s)
[ ] Must be certified
[ ] Payment record (s)
[ ] Must be certified
2. [ ] Assistance with service of p rocess
3. [ ] Assistance with genetic t esting
4. [ ] Assistance with t eleconference for hearing or d eposition
5. [ ]
Assistance with administrative r eview
6. [ ] Assistance with d iscovery
7. [ ] Assistance with AEI
The requesting agency asks for the following limited ser vice(s), which may be provided at state option:
8. [ ] Assistance with a lien
9. [ ] Financial data/proof of respondent’s i ncome
10. [ ] Other:
The requesting agency asks for the following payment processing action:
11. [ ] Forward payments received by your agency’s SDU to the requesting agency’s SDU for disbursement.
Send payments t o: (SDU Name and Address):
Payment Locator Code: _________ State ___________________
Response needed by (Date).
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Section II. Other Pertinent Information :
Please Return the Acknowledgment
Section III. Contact Information:
Date Requesting contact person (first, middle, last , suffix)
( )
Direct t elephone number and extension
Fax: ( ) Email :
Encryption Requirements:
When communicating this form through electronic transmission, precautions must b e taken to ensure the security of the data. Child
support agencies are encouraged to use the electronic applications provided by the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement. Other
electronic means, such as encrypted attachments to e mails may be used if the encryption method is compliant with Federal Information
Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140 2 (FIPS PUB 140 2).
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______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TRANSMITTAL #3 – RE QUEST FOR
ASSISTANCE/DISCOVERY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
File Stamp
The information on this form may be disclosed as authorized by law.
If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, distribution, or
copying of this form or its contents is strictly prohibited.
Petitioner: Legal Name (first, middle, last, suffix) IVD Case: [ ] TANF
[ ] IV E Foster Care
Tribal Affiliation (if applicable) [ ] Medicaid Only
[ ] Former Assistance
Respondent: Legal Name (first, middle, last, suffix) [ ] Never Assistance
Tribal Affiliation (if applicable)
To: (Agency Name and Address) Assisting Locator Code :
Assisting Case Identifier :
Assisting Tribunal Number :
State
From: (Agency Name and Address ) Requesting Locator Code :
Requesting IVD Case Identifier :
Requesting Tribunal Number :
State
NOTE:
[ ] Nondisclosure Finding/ Affidavit attached
[ ] This form sent through EDE
[ ] This request or information sent through CSENet
ACKNOWLEDG MENT: To be Completed by Assisting Agency and Returned to Requesting Agency
[ ] Request received and no additional information is n ecessary
[ ] Additional information needed (See remarks .)
[ ] Remarks/Response
[ ] Your request has been forwarded for action to:
Name of person (first, middle, last , suffix):
Agency name :
Address :
Locator code:
Direct telep hone number and extension :
Fax: ( ) Email:
Date Person completing f orm (first, middle, last , suffix) Direct telephone number and extension
Fax : ( ) Email :
Encryption Requirements:
When communicating this form through electronic transmission, precautions must be taken to ensure the security of the data. Child
support agencies are encouraged to use the electronic applications provided by the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement. Other
electronic means, such as encrypted attachments to emails may be used if the encryption met hod is compliant with Federal Information
Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140 2 (FIPS PUB 140 2).
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Acknowledgment Return This Page to the Requesting Agency
If this is a tribal IV D case, note that tribal locator codes uniquely identify tribal cases with “9” in the first position, 0
(zero) in the second position, and then a 3 character tribal code defined by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TRANSMITTAL #3
REQUEST FOR ASSI STANCE/DISCOVERY AND ACKNOWLEDG MENT
PURPOSE OF THE FORM:
The CSE Transm ittal #3 Request for Assistance/Discovery is designed for use when a IV D agency needs limited
assistance from another IV D agency , but does not want the other agency to open a IV D case. Federal law and regulations
require all IV D agencies to cooperate with requests from another state agency for limited services and payment forwarding .
Sections 316 and 318 of UIFSA contain specific provisions that allow a tribunal to receive evidence from another state and
to obtain discovery through a tribunal of another state. Whenever possible, a CSE Transmittal #3 request should be s ent
electronically using the appropriate CSENet transaction.
When a IV D agency receives a CSE Transmittal #3 Request for Assistance/Discovery from another IV D agency , it should not
open an intergovernmental IV D case. It should only provide the limited assistance requested. By contrast, a n initiating jurisdiction
should use CSE Transmittal #1 Initial Request when asking t he responding jurisdiction to open an interstate IV D case.
HEADING/CAPTION :
The agency requesting assistance/discovery determines the heading. Note that the heading appears on both the Child
Support Enforcement Transmittal #3 and on the Acknowledgment page.
• Check if a Child Support Agency Confidential Information Form is attached. Th e Ch ild Support Agency
Confidential Information Form will be needed for most actions being requested since most of the identifying
information has been removed from the CSE Transmittal #3 .
• Identify the petitioner and respondent by full legal name (first, middle, last , suffix) and, if applicable, include the
name of the tribe with which the petitioner or respondent is affiliated.
• Check the appropriate box to identify the type of IV D case: TANF, IV E foster care, M edicaid only, former
assistance, o r never assistance.
• In the space marked “To:”, list the name and address (street, PO Box, city, state, and zip code) of the agency to
which you are sending the CSE Transmittal #3.
• In the appropriate spaces, if applicable and if known, enter the assisting agency’s locat or code , state, case identifier, and
tribunal number .
The assisting agency is the IVD agency that is providing services at the request of the requesting agency. Under
“case identifier”, enter the number/identifier identical to the one submitted on the Federal Case
Registry, which is a left justified up to 15 character alphanumeric field, allowing all characters except asterisk and
backslash, and with all characters in uppercase. Under “tribunal number”, you may enter t he docket number, cause
number, or any other appropriate reference number that the assisting tribunal may use to identify the case, if known.
Italicized text that appears within a “box” refers to policy or provides additional information.
TANF means the obligee’s family is currently receiving IV A cash payments. A Medicaid only case is a case in
which the obligee’s family receives Medicaid but does not receive TANF. A former assistance case might be a case
for state arrears only or for a family that previously received TANF, but is not doing so at this time.
For an address outside the United States, be sure to include the foreign country and postal code .
45 CFR 303.7(a)(8) lists limited services the state IVD agency must provide and authorizes a state to
honor requests for other services at its option.
Tribal IVD programs may choose to use the federal Intergovernmental forms. However, they are not required to
use or accept such forms
. If you have any questions, contact the tribal IVD agency directly using the contact
information on the OCSE website.
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In the s pace marked “From:”, list the requesting agency’s name and address (street, PO Box, city, state, zip code).
• In the appropriate spaces, enter the requesting agency’s locator code, state, IV D case identifier, and, if applicable,
tribunal number.
In the “ NOTE:” section, check any of the following that apply:
• Non disclosure Finding/Affidavit attached If there is a finding prohibiting disclosure of a party’s or child(ren)’s
address/identifying information or an affidavit alleging that disclosure of such i nformation would result in risk of
harm, check th e box for “Nondisclosure Finding/Affidavit attached ” and attach a copy of the finding/affidavit in
accordance with section 312 of UIFSA. If there is a finding/affidavit prohibiting disclosure, the information must be
sealed and may not be disclosed to the other party or the public. You may provide the address of the IV D agency
as a substitute address for the protected party .
• This form s ent through EDE Check if this transmittal was sent through the Electronic Document Exchange
(EDE).
• This request or information s ent through CSENet Check if this request f or information was sent through
CSENet.
The requesting agency is the agency that is requesting services from the assisting agency. Under “case identifier ,”
enter the number/identifier identical to the one submitted on t he Federal Case Registry, which is a left justified up to
15 character alphanumeric field, allowing all characters except asterisk and backslash, and with all characters in
uppercase. Under “tribunal number”, you may enter the docket number, cause number, or any other appropriate
r
eference number that the
requesting tribunal may use to identify the case, if known.
UIFSA requires that the petition or accompanying documents include certain identifying information regarding the
parties and c hild(ren) (e.g. residential address, social security number) unless a party alleges in an affidavit or a
pleading under oath that the health, safety, or liberty of a party or child would be jeopardized by disclosure of such
information. In that event, the information must be sealed.
If a jurisdiction has reason to believe that information should not be released because of safety concerns, it should
ensure that there is a nondisclosure finding or an allegation in an affidavit or the pleading that d isclosure of
identifying informa tion would r esult in a risk of harm, as provided under section 312 of UIFSA. In addition to
identifying information included on this form, it may be appropriate to submit certain financial information under seal.
The following options are available for making IV D requ ests and sending information on IVD cases:
1. CSENet transactions are the recommended method for making requests or sending information to anoth er
state. If CSENet is not listed as an option on the form, then it cannot be used to convey any of the
requests for information or IV D requests provided on the form. Supporting documentation should be sent
through EDE, whenever possible. If certified copies are needed, hard copies should also be sent by mail.
Mail or fax may also be used for all documents when EDE is not available.
2. If CSENet transactions are not available in your state, EDE is the next preferred method for transmitting
your request or information. Both your state and the receiving state must be using the EDE application to
use this communication method.
3. If the EDE application is not available in your state or the receiving state, then mail or fax must be used to
communicate your request.
Dependent Child(ren ) Information
• List all child (ren ) for whom support is owed or being sought. For each child, provide the child’s full legal name
(first, middle, last , suffix).
S ection I. A ction :
Check the appropriate box(es) to indicate which limited services are requested. Multiple services may be requested,
as appropriate. To make a quick locate/locate only request, use CSENet, or, for states and t ribes without CSENet, the
Child Support Locate Request form. You may also make locate inquiries through the OCSE State S ervices Portal.
• Check item 1 “Copy of” to request copies of “Support order(s)” and/or “Payment record (s)”. Check the applicable
“Must be certified” box(es) if the copies must be certified.
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Check item 2 “Assistance with service of process” if you want assistance with service of process. You may directly
contact (via telephone, fax, or other means) the sheriff or other appropriate official in another agency to request
personal service of process in the other jurisdiction . Send the request for assistance/discovery on the CSE
Transmittal #3 only if such attempts have been unsuccessful. Attach such documentation as nece ssary for service of
process.
• Check item 3 “Assistance with genetic testing” if you want assistance with genetic testing. Include i n section II, or attach ,
any necessary information or materials, including the names of genetic testing laboratories, proto cols to be followed, and
testing kits.
• Check item 4 “Assistance with teleconference for hearing or deposition” if you want assistance in schedul ing a
telecon ference for a hearing or deposition. Attach a copy of the hearing notice or deposition.
• Check item 5 “Assistance with administrative review” if you want assistance with an administr ative review. Use the
CSE Transmittal #2 rather than this form if you nee d assistance from the order issuing agency with an administrative
review for a contested debt certification in the federal collection and enforcement program ,
you are the submitting
state, and you have an intergovernmental case with the order issuing agency .
• Check item 6 “Assistance with discovery” if you want assistance with discovery.
If you are requesting that the tribunal in the other state compel a person over whom it has jurisd iction to respond to a
discovery order issued by a tribunal of another state (in accordance with section 318 of UIFSA), attach a copy of the
discovery order. Some states may require a certified copy.
• Check item 7 “Assistance with AEI” if you want assistance through high volume, automated administrative
enforcement in interstate case s (AEI).
Check the Intergovernmental Reference Guide (IRG) for statespecific
requirements .
• Check item 8 “Assistance with a lien” if you want assistance with a lien . Attach an arrears balance and/or provide
other information in section II that the assisting agency may need. Prior to using the CSE Transmittal #3 for this
purpose, contact the assisting state and determine if the CSE Transmittal #3 or CSE Transmittal #1 Is needed. If the
assisting state requires a “full” referral (case information and documentation), use the CSE Transmittal #1 instea d.
• Check item 9 “Financial data/proof of respondent’s income” if you want financial data or proof of the respondent’s
income. Explain your request in section II or an attachment.
• Check item 10 “Other” if the reason you want assistance or discovery is not listed above. On the blank line, in dicate
the assistance needed; be as specific as possible.
• Check item 11 “Forward payments received by your agency’s SDU to the requesting agency’s SDU for disburs ement”
if the requesting agency needs this payment processing action. In the space marked “Send payments to:” list the name
and address (street, PO Box, city, state, and zip code) of your agency’s state disbursemen t unit (SDU). In the
appropriate spaces, enter the locator code and state where payments should be sent.
In the space provided, note the date that the response is needed. S ection II. Other Pertinent Information:
In this section provide additional information that may useful in processing your request. Provide any necessary
identifying information and background information about why the request is being made, including: (1) information on the
nature of the pending action (e.g., parentage, support, modification, enforcement);
and (2) the reason assistance from the
other agency is needed. If the information is related to section 1, identify the item number.
S ection III. Contact Information :
At the bottom of page 2, provide a specific contact person’s name, a direct telephone number ( including extension if
necessary) , a fax number , and an email address to expedite communication between jurisdictions.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
The requesting agency should always include the “Acknowledgment” page with the CSE Transmittal #3. The requesting
agency completes the Heading/Caption on the acknowledgment page. The assisting state agency completes the rest of the
acknowledgment and returns it to the requesting agency. If the assisting agency does not provide the requested lim ited
service for a reason other than the need for more information, the assisting agency may use t he “Remarks/Response” check
box and explain in the provided space. An automated acknowledgment may be sent through CSENet .
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Encryption Requirements:
When communicating this form through electronic transmission, precautions must
be taken to ensure the security of the data.
Child support agencies are encouraged to use the electronic applications provided by the federal Office of Child Support
Enforcement. Other electronic means, such as encrypted attachments to e mails may be used if the encryption method is
compliant with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140 2 (FIPS PUB 140 2).
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.08 hours per response, including the time for
reviewing instructions, gatheri ng and maintaining the data needed, and reviewing the collection of information.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of informat ion unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.
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