Oregon Dissolution of Marriage Filing Fees and Costs (2026)
Oregon's Circuit Court filing fee for dissolution is $287–$301 depending on the county. OJD form packets are free at courts.oregon.gov/forms.
Core Filing Costs
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Circuit Court filing fee (Petition or Co-Petition) | $287–$301 (varies by county) |
| Service fee (certified mail/acknowledgment) | $10–$20 |
| Service fee (sheriff/process server) | $40–$100 |
| Certified copies of Judgment | $5–$25 per copy |
| Recording fee for real estate deed | $81+ per document (Oregon charges per page) |
County Variations
| County | Approximate Fee |
|---|---|
| Multnomah (Portland) | ~$301 |
| Washington (Hillsboro/Beaverton) | ~$301 |
| Lane (Eugene) | ~$287 |
| Marion (Salem) | ~$287 |
| Jackson (Medford) | ~$287 |
Confirm exact fees with the Circuit Court Clerk in your county before filing.
Fee Waiver
Oregon waives filing fees for qualifying low-income filers.
How to apply:
- Complete the Application for Deferral or Waiver of Fees (OJD form)
- File with the Petition
- Judge reviews financial information
- If approved: filing fee waived or deferred
Eligibility: Income below 125% of federal poverty level; receipt of public assistance (OHP/Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, TANF).
Ancillary Costs
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| QDRO — employer retirement plan | $400–$1,500 per plan |
| Real estate appraisal | $400–$800 |
| Business valuation | $2,000–$10,000 |
| Deed preparation | $150–$400 |
| Oregon recording fee | $81+ per document (per page fee) |
| Mediator | $150–$400/hour |
Total Cost Estimates
| Scenario | Estimated Total |
|---|---|
| Co-petition, agreed, no children, no real estate/retirement | $300–$500 |
| Solo petition, agreed, no children, no real estate/retirement | $350–$600 |
| Agreed, with real estate | $600–$1,500 |
| Agreed, with retirement (QDRO) | $700–$2,000 |
| Contested | $5,000–$40,000+ |
Last reviewed: March 2026 | $287–$301 filing fee | Free OJD form packets at courts.oregon.gov | Fee waiver for qualifying filers | Oregon recording fees are per-page
Written by the SoLongSoulmate.com Editorial Team
Researched using official state court websites, state statutes, and legal aid resources. All filing fees and procedures verified March 2026. This is general legal information — not legal advice.
Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.