Utah court filing fees are set statewide by statute — the same in all 29 counties. Here is every fee a divorce case can involve, with the law that sets it.
What county are you filing in?
Your divorce is filed in the district court of the county where you or your spouse lives. The county sets your courthouse, your clerk, and where the packet goes — not the price.
$358
To file a divorce
$100
To modify an order
The $358 divorce total is a $350 filing fee (Utah Code § 78A-2-301) plus a $8 vital statistics surcharge (§ 26B-8-128). The modification fee is set by § 78A-2-301. Both are identical in all 29 counties, so picking your county changes the courthouse you see, never the fee. If you can't afford it, you can ask the court to waive it.
There is no county-by-county divorce filing fee in Utah. Every district court charges the same $358 ($350 filing fee + $8 vital statistics surcharge). The filing fee is fixed by Utah Code § 78A-2-301 and the surcharge by § 26B-8-128, rather than set locally. If a site quotes you a different fee for your county, it is wrong.
Court filing fees — the same in every Utah county
Divorce or separate maintenance petition$358
$350 filing fee + $8 vital statistics surcharge = $358. What you pay when you open your divorce case. · § 78A-2-301(1)(b)(iv) and § 26B-8-128
Answer / counterclaim in a divorce$130
Only if the responding spouse files their own counterclaim. · § 78A-2-301(1)(d)(iv)
Petition to modify a decree$100
Changing custody, parent-time, child support, or alimony after the decree. · § 78A-2-301(1)(q)
Petition for temporary separation$35
A separate, cheaper filing — an alternative to divorce, never added to it. · § 78A-2-301(1)(b)(v)
Set by Utah Code § 78A-2-301. Verified against the utcourts.gov fee schedule effective 2026-05-06. You pay one of these to open a case — they are alternatives, never added together.
Required course fees
Divorce Orientation course (per person)$30
Required when the parties have a minor child (Utah Code § 81-4-105 and § 81-4-402(4)). Couples with no minor children may attend but are not required to. $30 is the online rate.
Parenting class (per person)$35
Required only when the parties have a minor child (Utah Code § 81-9-103). Separate from Divorce Orientation — a parent takes both.
Paid to the course provider, not the court, and only required when the parties have a minor child. A judge can waive them. The $30 orientation figure is the online rate; an in-person discount is described differently on the Utah Courts page and in UCJA Rule 4-907, and which one controls is not settled here.
Other costs to budget for
Service of processVaries
Sheriff or private process server — ask your clerk for the current local rate.
Certified copy of your decreeVaries
Charged per copy by the clerk's office.
QDRO (splitting a retirement account)$500
divviQDRO — a specialist drafts and submits the order.
Divorce mediation, if you need it$3,000 or $5,000
divvi Mediate or divvi Mediate Pro — mediation for as long as your case needs, with no additional-hour charge. AI negotiation (divviResolve) is included free with contested divorce.
Modification mediation, if you need it$1,500
A separate process from divorce mediation — up to 3 hours.
Where an amount depends on your clerk or provider, divvi says “varies” instead of guessing a number.
Court fees can change. The amounts on this page were verified as of 2026-05-06 against the utcourts.gov fee schedule and Utah Code § 78A-2-301. Fees are set by the Legislature and can change. Nothing on this page is a guarantee of the amount you will owe — confirm with your district court clerk at the time you file.
Fee waiver available: If you cannot afford court fees, you may qualify for a fee waiver (IFP — In Forma Pauperis). Ask the court clerk for a Motion to Waive Fees form. Both required courses can be waived by the judge as well.
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How much does it cost to file for divorce in Utah?
The Utah district court filing fee is $358 total, a $350 filing fee plus an $8 vital statistics surcharge, paid to the court when you file your petition. This is a court fee and is separate from any document-preparation or attorney costs.
Can I get the filing fee waived?
Yes. If you can't afford the fee, you can file a Motion to Waive Fees (an affidavit of impecuniosity). If the court approves it, your $358 filing fee, and often other court costs, can be waived.
Is the filing fee the same in every Utah county?
The $358 divorce filing fee is set at the state level, so it's the same across Utah's district courts. Optional extras, like certified copies of your decree, carry small additional charges.
When do I pay the filing fee?
You pay it at the moment you file your petition, either at the courthouse or through Utah's online filing system. Your case isn't officially opened until the fee is paid or a fee waiver is granted.