Maintenance Enforcement Program

The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) acts as an intermediary, or go-between, for clients who have child or spousal support owed to them. MEP receives the payment from the payor (debtor) and forwards this payment to the recipient (creditor) once the funds have been cleared through a trust account. To register with MEP, a court order for support must be granted, or an agreement must be signed. Either the payor or the recipient of support can register.

Clients can contact MEP by calling 780-422-5555 in Edmonton or calling 310-0000 for toll-free access from anywhere in Alberta. Clients should have their seven digit MEP file number and personal identification number (PIN) available when using the MEP Accounts Online or calling.

• If you are interested in registering with the Maintenance Enforcement Program, visit Register with MEP.
• If you pay child or spousal support, visit Information for MEP debtors.
• If you receive child or spousal support, visit Information for MEP creditors.
• If you, or your former partner, are located outside of Alberta, visit When a party lives outside of Alberta.
• If you are a lawyer, visit the Lawyer's Guide.
• If you are an employer assisting in collecting child support, visit Information for employers of MEP debtors.
• If you have information about a debtor, visit Help us find.