Indiana · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

Indiana divorce forms and filing fees

Official forms and court costs for a divorce in Indiana: 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.

In short

The filing fee in Indiana: $157 to file a new civil case, or $185 including sheriff service (Indiana Legal Help). Can't afford it? Ask the court to waive the fee with a filing fee waiver request; Indiana Legal Help explains the requirements and links the form: https://indianalegalhelp.org/filing-fee-frequently-asked-questions/.

Filing fee
$157
E-filing
Yes
Court
Circuit or Superior Court in the county where you or your spouse live

Official divorce forms for Indiana

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Indiana.

Filing fee in Indiana

$157 to file a new civil case, or $185 including sheriff service (Indiana Legal Help).

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 Indiana

Ask the court to waive the fee with a filing fee waiver request; Indiana Legal Help explains the requirements and links the form: https://indianalegalhelp.org/filing-fee-frequently-asked-questions/

Where and how to file

Court
Circuit or Superior Court in the county where you or your spouse live
E-filing
Yes. Self-represented people can e-file through Indiana's e-filing system; see https://indianalegalhelp.org/how-to-electronically-file-forms-with-the-court/

Filing your divorce papers in Indiana, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

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

  2. File with the right court

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

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $157 to file a new civil case, or $185 including sheriff service (Indiana Legal Help).

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    Ask the court to waive the fee with a filing fee waiver request; Indiana Legal Help explains the requirements and links the form: https://indianalegalhelp.org/filing-fee-frequently-asked-questions/.

  5. File online or in person

    Yes. Self-represented people can e-file through Indiana's e-filing system; see https://indianalegalhelp.org/how-to-electronically-file-forms-with-the-court/.

  6. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Indiana

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

$157 to file a new civil case, or $185 including sheriff service (Indiana Legal Help).

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

Ask the court to waive the fee with a filing fee waiver request; Indiana Legal Help explains the requirements and links the form: https://indianalegalhelp.org/filing-fee-frequently-asked-questions/

Where can I get official divorce forms for Indiana?

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

Can I file divorce papers online in Indiana?

Yes. Self-represented people can e-file through Indiana's e-filing system; see https://indianalegalhelp.org/how-to-electronically-file-forms-with-the-court/

Which court handles divorce in Indiana?

Circuit or Superior Court in the county where you or your spouse live

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.