Utah Divorce Filing Fees and Costs (2026)
Court Filing Fee
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Petition for Divorce | $325 |
| Certified copies of Decree | $4–$8 per copy |
MyPaperwork — Utah's $20 Form System
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| MyPaperwork guided form generation (utcourts.gov) | $20 |
This is the best value of any state's paid official form system. The $20 fee covers all forms for your specific situation — with children, without, with property, etc. Available at utcourts.gov/en/self-help/divorce.html.
Divorce Orientation Class (Required With Children)
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Divorce Orientation class — per person | $30–$50 |
| Both parties total | $60–$100 |
Online and in-person options available through Utah courts. Certificate required to file.
Service Costs
| Method | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Acceptance of Service (Respondent signs) | Free |
| County sheriff service | $20–$50 |
| Process server (private) | $75–$150 |
| Publication (spouse cannot be found) | $150–$400 |
Fee Waiver — Financial Hardship
Utah waives court filing fees for qualifying low-income filers.
How to apply:
- Complete the Motion and Affidavit to Waive Fees (available at utcourts.gov)
- File with the Petition
- Court approves; fee waived or deferred
Utah Legal Services: utahlegalservices.org — free civil legal help statewide. Utah State Bar Lawyer Referral: utahbar.org
Utah County Recorder — Deed Recording
After divorce, real estate deed changes are recorded at the Utah County Recorder in the county where the property is located.
Fee: approximately $30–$40 per document. Contact the specific county recorder for current fees.
Ancillary Costs
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Marital Settlement Agreement (attorney review) | $500–$2,500 |
| QDRO for retirement plan | $500–$2,000 per plan |
| Real estate appraisal | $400–$700 |
| Utah County Recorder recording fee | ~$30–$40 |
| Business valuation | $3,000–$15,000 |
| Mediator | $100–$350/hour |
| Divorce Orientation (both parties) | $60–$100 |
Total Cost Estimates
| Scenario | Estimated Total (self-represented) |
|---|---|
| Agreed, no children, no real estate | $350–$600 |
| Agreed, with children (Orientation included) | $500–$900 |
| With real estate and retirement accounts | $800–$3,500 |
| Contested divorce | $15,000–$100,000+ |
Last reviewed: March 2026 | $325 filing fee | MyPaperwork $20 — utcourts.gov | Divorce Orientation $30–$50/person — required with children | Fee waiver available | Utah County Recorder ~$30–$40 | URS DRO — urs.org | utahlegalservices.org | utcourts.gov/en/self-help/divorce.html
SoLongSoulmate.com Editorial Team
Researched using official state court websites and verified legal aid resources. Filing fees and procedures verified June 2026. General legal information only — not legal advice.
Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.