How to File an Uncontested Divorce in Utah
A complete, plain-English walkthrough for Utah residents — from confirming eligibility to receiving your signed Decree of Divorce. No attorney required for most couples.
To file an uncontested divorce in Utah: (1) confirm 3-month residency, (2) agree on all terms with your spouse, (3) prepare your document packet, (4) file at your county district court with a $325 fee, (5) serve your spouse, (6) wait 30 days, then (7) submit for a judge's signature. Total timeline: 6–10 weeks. Total cost with divvi: ~$325.
Who qualifies for an uncontested divorce in Utah?
You qualify for an uncontested divorce in Utah if all of the following are true:
Step-by-step: filing your uncontested divorce
Confirm you meet Utah's residency requirement
Either you or your spouse must have lived in Utah for at least 3 months before filing. You'll file in the district court of the county where one of you currently lives. Active-duty military stationed in Utah also qualify.
Confirm your divorce qualifies as uncontested
An uncontested divorce means you and your spouse agree on everything: property and debt division, whether alimony is owed, child custody and parent-time (if you have children), and child support amounts.
Complete your divorce documents
Utah requires a specific packet of court documents. The required documents include: Verified Petition for Divorce, Civil Cover Sheet, Summons, Domestic Relations Injunction, Financial Declaration, Divorce Decree, and — if you have minor children — a Parenting Plan, Child Support Worksheet, and Parenting Education Certificate.
File at your county's district court
Take your printed, signed documents to the district court clerk in your county. Pay the $325 filing fee directly to the court. If your income is below 150% of the federal poverty guideline, request a fee waiver (Form IFP-101) at the clerk's window.
Serve your spouse
Your spouse must be formally served with copies of your filed documents. In an uncontested divorce, your spouse typically signs an Acceptance of Service, waiving formal service. This avoids the need for a process server. Both parties sign the final documents together.
Wait 30 days
Utah law requires a mandatory 30-day waiting period after filing before a divorce can be finalized. A judge will not sign the Decree of Divorce until this period has passed. Use this time to ensure all documents are complete and both parties have signed everything required.
Submit for judge's signature
After 30 days, submit your signed Decree of Divorce and remaining documents to the court for a judge's signature. In an uncontested case, a hearing is usually not required — the judge reviews the paperwork and signs. You are legally divorced once the judge signs.
Certified copy and post-divorce steps
Obtain a certified copy of your signed Decree from the court clerk (typically $4–8 per copy). You'll need certified copies to update your name, change beneficiaries, transfer vehicle titles, update bank accounts, and modify estate documents.
What does an uncontested divorce cost in Utah?
Income-qualified filers may request a fee waiver at the clerk's window (Form IFP-101). You qualify if your household income is below 150% of the federal poverty guideline.
Frequently asked questions
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