Minnesota · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026
Minnesota divorce forms and filing fees
Where to get Minnesota'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.
Quick answer
The filing fee in Minnesota: $340 for the first filing by each spouse in a marriage dissolution (Minn. Stat. 357.021, subd. Can't afford it? Ask the court to waive fees with an In Forma Pauperis (IFP) application, using the Minnesota Judicial Branch fee waiver forms.
- Filing fee
- $340
- E-filing
- Yes
- Court
- District Court in the county where you or your spouse live
Official divorce forms for Minnesota
Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Minnesota.
Filing fee in Minnesota
$340 for the first filing by each spouse in a marriage dissolution (Minn. Stat. 357.021, subd. 2); most counties also add a small law library fee.
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 Minnesota
Ask the court to waive fees with an In Forma Pauperis (IFP) application, using the Minnesota Judicial Branch fee waiver forms.
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 Minnesota eFile and eServe (eFS) system.
Filing your divorce papers in Minnesota, step by step
Download the official forms
Use the court's official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Minnesota courts)
File with the right court
File with the District Court in the county where you or your spouse live.
Pay the filing fee
$340 for the first filing by each spouse in a marriage dissolution (Minn. Stat. 357.021, subd.
Or ask for a fee waiver
Ask the court to waive fees with an In Forma Pauperis (IFP) application, using the Minnesota Judicial Branch fee waiver forms.
File online or in person
Yes. Self-represented people can e-file through the Minnesota eFile and eServe (eFS) system.
Keep copies
Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.
Questions about divorce forms and fees in Minnesota
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Minnesota?
$340 for the first filing by each spouse in a marriage dissolution (Minn. Stat. 357.021, subd. 2); most counties also add a small law library fee.
How do I get the divorce filing fee waived in Minnesota?
Ask the court to waive fees with an In Forma Pauperis (IFP) application, using the Minnesota Judicial Branch fee waiver forms.
Where can I get official divorce forms for Minnesota?
The courts publish official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Minnesota courts). Their self-help pages explain the process: Divorce self-help (Minnesota courts).
Can I file divorce papers online in Minnesota?
Yes. Self-represented people can e-file through the Minnesota eFile and eServe (eFS) system.
Which court handles divorce in Minnesota?
District Court in the county where you or your spouse live
More about divorce in Minnesota
- All Minnesota divorce laws
- Uncontested divorce in Minnesota
- Alimony in Minnesota
- Child custody and support in Minnesota
- Serving divorce papers in Minnesota
- Divorce timeline estimator for Minnesota
- Divorce checklist for Minnesota
- Divorce filing fees by state
- How to file for divorce without a lawyer
Forms and fees in nearby states
- Divorce forms (Minnesota courts)
- Divorce self-help (Minnesota courts)
- Minn. Stat. 518.06 Grounds
- Minn. Stat. 518.13 Failure to answer; findings
- Minn. Stat. 518.157 Parent education
- Minn. Stat. 518.195 Summary dissolution
- Minn. Stat. 518.552 Spousal maintenance
- Minn. Stat. 518.27 Name
- Minn. Stat. 357.021 Court fees
- Minn. Stat. 518.12 Time to answer
- Minn. Stat. 518.07
Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.