Illinois DSD FR 1 Form: Child Support Non-Payment Record

Illinois DSD FR 1 Form: Child Support Non-Payment Record – The Illinois Secretary of State Form DSD FR 1, officially titled “Record of Nonpayment of Court-Ordered Child Support – Family Financial Responsibility Law,” is a critical court document used to enforce child support obligations. When a parent (the obligor) falls significantly behind on court-ordered child support, Illinois courts use this form to notify the Secretary of State, which can lead to the suspension of the obligor’s driver’s license or driving privileges.

This form is part of Illinois’ Family Financial Responsibility Law (found in the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/7-701 et seq.). It helps ensure parents meet their financial responsibilities to their children by linking support compliance to driving privileges. The form is available as a fillable PDF from the official Illinois Secretary of State website.

Official download link: Download Illinois Form DSD FR 1 (PDF)

What Is Form DSD FR 1?

Form DSD FR 1 is the prescribed document that Illinois circuit courts use to report non-payment of court-ordered child support to the Secretary of State’s Safety & Family Responsibility section. Once properly completed, certified, and submitted, it triggers a driver’s license suspension process under 625 ILCS 5/7-702 and 7-703.

The form covers two main scenarios:

  • The obligor is 90 days or more delinquent in court-ordered child support payments (or has been adjudicated in arrears equal to 90 days or more of obligation) and has been found in contempt of court for failure to pay (625 ILCS 5/7-702(a)).
  • The obligor has been adjudicated in arrears equal to 90 days or more of obligation, and the court orders suspension of driving privileges even without a contempt finding (625 ILCS 5/7-702(b)).

Note that a separate process exists for suspensions requested by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS/DHFS) under 625 ILCS 5/7-702(c), which does not use Form DSD FR 1.

When Is Form DSD FR 1 Used?

Illinois courts may use Form DSD FR 1 when a parent is at least 90 days behind on court-ordered child support. This threshold equates to roughly three months of missed payments. The law aims to encourage compliance by making non-payment a direct threat to driving privileges, which many people need for work and daily life.

According to the Illinois Secretary of State, the Family Financial Responsibility Law provides two primary systems for driver’s license suspensions related to child support:

  • Court-ordered suspension — Triggered via Form DSD FR 1 after a judicial finding of delinquency (and often contempt).
  • HFS-ordered suspension — Initiated by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services for administrative or court support orders when the obligor is 90 days or more delinquent.

For more official details, visit the Illinois Secretary of State Child Support Suspension page and the Family Financial Responsibility Law Publications and Forms page.

Key Information Required on Form DSD FR 1

The form must be completed in its entirety and include a court seal or court file stamp for acceptance. Required fields typically include:

  • Obligor’s full name (last, first, middle initial)
  • Date of birth
  • Sex
  • Driver’s license number
  • Social Security number
  • Street address, city, state, ZIP code, and county
  • Case number
  • Date the order was entered
  • Obligee’s full name
  • Court location
  • Attorney information (if applicable)
  • Judge’s signature and date certified

The form contains two checkboxes corresponding to the statutory grounds under 625 ILCS 5/7-702(a) or (b). The completed form is mailed to:

Secretary of State
Safety & Family Responsibility
2701 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62723

Incomplete or incorrectly completed forms are returned to the court and will not result in a suspension being entered on the driving record.

How the Suspension Process Works?

After the court submits a properly authenticated Form DSD FR 1, the Secretary of State enters the suspension on the obligor’s driving record. The driver typically receives notice that the suspension will become effective in approximately 60 days. During this period, the obligor may take steps to come into compliance and avoid the suspension.

The suspension remains in effect until the Secretary of State receives authenticated documentation (usually Form DSD FR 6 – Compliance of Family Financial Responsibility Law) showing that the obligor is in compliance with the court order of support, or that the order has been stayed. Full driving privileges are not restored until this notification is received.

Relevant statutes include:

How to Reinstate a License Suspended Under Form DSD FR 1?

To reinstate driving privileges after a suspension based on Form DSD FR 1:

  1. Come into compliance with the child support order (pay arrearages or enter an approved payment plan).
  2. Have the circuit court complete and submit Form DSD FR 6 (Notice of Compliance) or a stay order to the Secretary of State.
  3. Pay any applicable reinstatement fee (commonly $70 for Family Financial Responsibility suspensions).
  4. Address any other outstanding suspensions or requirements on the driving record.

In some cases, the court may issue a Family Financial Responsibility Driving Permit (FFRP) under 625 ILCS 5/7-702.1. This limited permit allows driving for employment, seeking employment, or medical purposes if the obligor proves no reasonable alternative transportation exists. Commercial motor vehicle operation is not permitted under an FFRP.

Obligors may also request an administrative hearing with the Secretary of State (limited in scope) or a court hearing to contest certain aspects of the non-compliance finding.

Related Forms and Resources

The Illinois Secretary of State publishes several related forms under the Family Financial Responsibility Law:

  • DSD FR 6 – Compliance of Family Financial Responsibility Law (used to report compliance and reinstate privileges)
  • DSD FR 10 – Visitation Order Violation Family Financial Responsibility Law
  • DSD FR 11 – Visitation Violation Compliance Family Financial Responsibility Law

All official forms are available on the Illinois Secretary of State Family Financial Responsibility Law Publications and Forms page.

Additional helpful resources for Illinois residents include:

Important Notes for Obligors and Obligees

If you are behind on child support, contact the court or the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services as soon as possible. Arranging a payment plan or demonstrating good-faith efforts can help avoid or lift a suspension. Informal payments made directly to the other parent may not be credited properly; payments should go through the Illinois State Disbursement Unit whenever possible.

Receiving parents (obligees) who wish to enforce support can work with the court or HFS. Form DSD FR 1 is prepared and submitted by the court, not by private individuals.

Always verify the most current version of Form DSD FR 1 and related procedures on the official Illinois Secretary of State website, as forms and processes can be updated. The version referenced here carries the notation “April 2026 — 1 — DSD FR 1.1 ADA.”

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