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File for Divorce in Salt Lake County, Utah
Divorce in Salt Lake County is filed at the Salt Lake County District Court. The filing fee is $358, and one of you must have lived in the county for at least 90 days before you can file there.
Your Courthouse
Salt Lake County District Court
8080 South Redwood Road, Suite 1701, West Jordan, Utah 84088
(801) 238-7300 · Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
Divorce filing fee$358 total
Modification filing fee$100
Judicial districtThird District
Fees verified as of 2026-05-06 against Utah Code § 78A-2-301. Fees are statewide — they don’t vary by county.
How to File in Salt Lake County
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Complete your divorce documents
Use the free divvi wizard to generate every court-required form — petition, decree, financial declaration, and more. Or prepare them yourself.
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File with the district court
Submit your packet to the county's district court by email to the clerk's filing address, in person at the clerk's office, or by mail. Utah's MyCase e-filing does not accept divorce cases — you'll use MyCase to track your case after it's filed, not to file it.
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Pay the filing fee
The $358 filing fee is paid to the court ($350 filing fee + $8 vital statistics surcharge). Income-qualified filers can request a fee waiver.
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Serve your spouse
Your spouse must be formally served with the petition. They have 21 days to respond if served in Utah.
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Wait the 30-day period
Utah requires a mandatory 30-day waiting period from filing before a divorce can be finalized.
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Finalize your decree
If you have children, both parents must complete the required divorce orientation and parenting courses. Once the judge signs, the divorce is final.
Filing in Salt Lake County — What to Know
Email your packet to the Third District
New divorce cases in Salt Lake County go to 3rdnewcase@utcourts.gov. That address is for opening a new case — once you have a case number, later filings go to the Civil/Domestic team instead.
Filing in person at the Matheson Courthouse
The Third District sits at 450 S State St in downtown Salt Lake City. If you file over the counter, you need to be inside the clerk's office before it closes — arriving at the building before closing is not the same thing.
Questions the clerk can and can't answer
The Civil/Domestic division is at (801) 238-7480 and can tell you whether a document was received or what a filing status means. They cannot give legal advice. For the required divorce education and parenting classes, call (801) 238-7180.
Filing by mail
Mail works, but a document is not filed until the court actually receives it. If it is lost in the mail, it was never filed — so mail early, or use email if your deadline is close.
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Start your free divorce →Salt Lake County Divorce — FAQ
Where do I file for divorce in Salt Lake County?
File in the Third District Court — Salt Lake County District Court at 8080 South Redwood Road, Suite 1701, West Jordan, Utah 84088. You file in the district court of the county where you or your spouse currently lives.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Salt Lake County?
$358 total — the $350 filing fee plus an $8 vital statistics surcharge, set by Utah statute and identical in every county. Modifications cost $100. If your income is below 150% of the federal poverty guideline, you can request a fee waiver.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Salt Lake County?
Utah has a mandatory 30-day waiting period that runs from the day the petition is filed, not from the day your spouse is served (Utah Code § 81-4-402(3)(a)). Most uncontested cases are finalized within 6–10 weeks. If you have children, both parents must complete the required divorce orientation and parenting courses before the decree is signed.
Do I need a lawyer to file for divorce in Salt Lake County?
No — Utah allows you to file pro se (without an attorney). For an uncontested divorce, a guided document service like divvi can prepare every required form; you then file them with the court yourself.
Can I e-file my Salt Lake County divorce through MyCase?
No. Utah's MyCase eFiling covers debt collection, eviction, small claims, name or sex designation changes, adult protective orders, and criminal and traffic matters — not divorce. File your divorce by email, in person, or by mail, then use MyCase to track the case once it has a number.
What email address do I send Salt Lake County divorce papers to?
New cases go to 3rdnewcase@utcourts.gov, the Third District Court's new-case address. Salt Lake County is served by the Third District, which also covers Summit and Tooele counties.
Which courthouse handles divorce in Salt Lake County?
The Matheson Courthouse — Salt Lake County District Court, 450 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. The main line is (801) 238-7300; the Civil/Domestic division is (801) 238-7480.