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
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.