Idaho · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026
Idaho divorce forms and filing fees
Official forms and court costs for a divorce in Idaho: 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.
In short
What it costs to file in Idaho: $207 to file a divorce (with or without children); $136 to file a response (Idaho Court Assistance Office). Can't afford it? File a fee waiver request (CAO FW 1-9) with a proposed Order Re: Fee Waiver (FW 1-10), available on the Court Assistance Office forms pages.
- Filing fee
- $207
- Fee to respond
- $136
- E-filing
- Yes
- Court
- District Court (magistrate division) in the county where you or your spouse live
Official divorce forms for Idaho
Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Idaho.
Filing fee in Idaho
$207 to file a divorce (with or without children); $136 to file a response (Idaho Court Assistance Office).
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 Idaho
File a fee waiver request (CAO FW 1-9) with a proposed Order Re: Fee Waiver (FW 1-10), available on the Court Assistance Office forms pages.
Where and how to file
- Court
- District Court (magistrate division) in the county where you or your spouse live
- E-filing
- Yes. Self-represented people can prepare and e-file through Idaho Guide and File / iCourt: https://guideandfile.idaho.gov
Filing your divorce papers in Idaho, step by step
Download the official forms
Use the court's official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Idaho courts)
File with the right court
File with the District Court (magistrate division) in the county where you or your spouse live.
Pay the filing fee
$207 to file a divorce (with or without children); $136 to file a response (Idaho Court Assistance Office).
Or ask for a fee waiver
File a fee waiver request (CAO FW 1-9) with a proposed Order Re: Fee Waiver (FW 1-10), available on the Court Assistance Office forms pages.
File online or in person
Yes. Self-represented people can prepare and e-file through Idaho Guide and File / iCourt: https://guideandfile.idaho.gov.
Keep copies
Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.
Questions about divorce forms and fees in Idaho
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Idaho?
$207 to file a divorce (with or without children); $136 to file a response (Idaho Court Assistance Office).
How do I get the divorce filing fee waived in Idaho?
File a fee waiver request (CAO FW 1-9) with a proposed Order Re: Fee Waiver (FW 1-10), available on the Court Assistance Office forms pages.
Where can I get official divorce forms for Idaho?
The courts publish official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Idaho courts). Their self-help pages explain the process: Divorce self-help (Idaho courts).
Can I file divorce papers online in Idaho?
Yes. Self-represented people can prepare and e-file through Idaho Guide and File / iCourt: https://guideandfile.idaho.gov
Which court handles divorce in Idaho?
District Court (magistrate division) in the county where you or your spouse live
More about divorce in Idaho
- All Idaho divorce laws
- Uncontested divorce in Idaho
- Alimony in Idaho
- Child custody and support in Idaho
- Serving divorce papers in Idaho
- Divorce timeline estimator for Idaho
- Divorce checklist for Idaho
- Divorce filing fees by state
- How to file for divorce without a lawyer
Forms and fees in nearby states
- Divorce forms (Idaho courts)
- Divorce self-help (Idaho courts)
- CAO Divorce Instructions
- Idaho Code 32-603 Causes for divorce
- Idaho Code 32-705 Maintenance
- Idaho Code 32-712 Community property disposition
- Idaho Code 32-701
- Idaho Code 32-716; Idaho Court Assistance Office divorce instructions
Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.