Florida · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

Florida divorce forms and filing fees

The paperwork side of a divorce in Florida: 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 Florida: Base filing fee up to $295 for a dissolution of marriage (Fla. Stat. 28.241), plus other charges set by statute and the county clerk (summons, service). Can't afford it? File an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status with the clerk of court.

Filing fee
Up to $295
E-filing
Yes
Court
Circuit Court in the county where you or your spouse live

Official divorce forms for Florida

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Florida.

Filing fee in Florida

  • Base filing fee up to $295 for a dissolution of marriage (Fla. Stat. 28.241), plus other charges set by statute and the county clerk (summons, service).
  • Totals are usually around $400; check your county clerk.

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 Florida

File an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status with the clerk of court.

Where and how to file

Court
Circuit Court in the county where you or your spouse live
E-filing
Yes. Self-represented filers can use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal: https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/

Filing your divorce papers in Florida, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

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

  2. File with the right court

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

  3. Pay the filing fee

    Base filing fee up to $295 for a dissolution of marriage (Fla. Stat. 28.241), plus other charges set by statute and the county clerk (summons, service).

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    File an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status with the clerk of court.

  5. File online or in person

    Yes. Self-represented filers can use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal: https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/.

  6. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Florida

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

Base filing fee up to $295 for a dissolution of marriage (Fla. Stat. 28.241), plus other charges set by statute and the county clerk (summons, service). Totals are usually around $400; check your county clerk.

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

File an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status with the clerk of court.

Where can I get official divorce forms for Florida?

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

Can I file divorce papers online in Florida?

Yes. Self-represented filers can use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal: https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/

Which court handles divorce in Florida?

Circuit Court in the county where you or your spouse live

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.