Alaska · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

Alaska divorce forms and filing fees

Where to get Alaska's official divorce forms and what filing costs: the court's free forms, its self-help pages, the filing fee, how to ask for a fee waiver, which court to file in and e-filing.

The short answer

What it costs to file in Alaska: $250 to open a divorce or dissolution case (Administrative Rule 9, effective 5/1/2023) Can't afford it? File TF-920, Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees, with your papers.

Filing fee
$250
Court
Superior Court

Official divorce forms for Alaska

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Alaska.

Filing fee in Alaska

$250 to open a divorce or dissolution case (Administrative Rule 9, effective 5/1/2023)

Fees change and many counties add charges, such as service or a parenting class. Ask the court clerk for the exact amount before you file.

If you can't afford the fee in Alaska

  • File TF-920, Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees, with your papers.
  • The court rules on it (usually within a few days) before your summons is issued.
  • Form and instructions: https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/courtfees.htm

Where and how to file

Court
Superior Court
E-filing
Alaska uses TrueFiling in many courts; check with your local court. You can also file by mail.

Filing your divorce papers in Alaska, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

    Use the court's official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Alaska courts)

  2. File with the right court

    File with the Superior Court.

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $250 to open a divorce or dissolution case (Administrative Rule 9, effective 5/1/2023)

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    File TF-920, Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees, with your papers.

  5. File online or in person

    Alaska uses TrueFiling in many courts; check with your local court.

  6. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Alaska

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Alaska?

$250 to open a divorce or dissolution case (Administrative Rule 9, effective 5/1/2023)

How do I get the divorce filing fee waived in Alaska?

File TF-920, Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees, with your papers. The court rules on it (usually within a few days) before your summons is issued. Form and instructions: https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/courtfees.htm

Where can I get official divorce forms for Alaska?

The courts publish official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Alaska courts). Their self-help pages explain the process: Divorce self-help (Alaska courts).

Can I file divorce papers online in Alaska?

Alaska uses TrueFiling in many courts; check with your local court. You can also file by mail.

Which court handles divorce in Alaska?

Superior Court

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.