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
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.