Colorado · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

Colorado divorce forms and filing fees

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

Quick answer

The filing fee in Colorado: $230 to file the petition; $116 for your spouse to file a response (C.R.S. 13-32-101(1)(a)-(b)). Can't afford it? File JDF 205, Motion to File Without Payment, and JDF 206 order (with the financial affidavit) with your petition.

Filing fee
$230
Fee to respond
$116
E-filing
Yes
Court
District Court in the county where you or your spouse live

Official divorce forms for Colorado

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Colorado.

Filing fee in Colorado

$230 to file the petition; $116 for your spouse to file a response (C.R.S. 13-32-101(1)(a)-(b)).

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 Colorado

File JDF 205, Motion to File Without Payment, and JDF 206 order (with the financial affidavit) with your petition.

Where and how to file

Court
District Court in the county where you or your spouse live
E-filing
Yes. Self-represented people can e-file through the Colorado Courts E-Filing system: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/e-filing-non-attorneys

Filing your divorce papers in Colorado, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

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

  2. File with the right court

    File with the District Court in the county where you or your spouse live.

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $230 to file the petition; $116 for your spouse to file a response (C.R.S. 13-32-101(1)(a)-(b)).

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    File JDF 205, Motion to File Without Payment, and JDF 206 order (with the financial affidavit) with your petition.

  5. File online or in person

    Yes. Self-represented people can e-file through the Colorado Courts E-Filing system: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/e-filing-non-attorneys.

  6. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Colorado

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

$230 to file the petition; $116 for your spouse to file a response (C.R.S. 13-32-101(1)(a)-(b)).

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

File JDF 205, Motion to File Without Payment, and JDF 206 order (with the financial affidavit) with your petition.

Where can I get official divorce forms for Colorado?

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

Can I file divorce papers online in Colorado?

Yes. Self-represented people can e-file through the Colorado Courts E-Filing system: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/e-filing-non-attorneys

Which court handles divorce in Colorado?

District Court in the county where you or your spouse live

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.