Montana · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

Montana divorce forms and filing fees

The paperwork side of a divorce in Montana: the court's free forms, its self-help pages, the filing fee, how to ask for a fee waiver and which court to file in.

In short

What it costs to file in Montana: $170 to file a petition for dissolution (state statute; Mont. Code Ann. 25-1-201(1)(a)). If you can't pay: File the 'Request for Waiving Court Fees' (Statement of Inability to Pay Court Costs and Fees): https://courts.mt.gov/external/forms/dissolution/FeeWaiver.pdf.

Filing fee
$170
Court
District Court in your county

Official divorce forms for Montana

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Montana.

Filing fee in Montana

  • $170 to file a petition for dissolution (state statute; Mont. Code Ann. 25-1-201(1)(a)).
  • Some counties may add small local fees; ask the Clerk of District Court.

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 Montana

File the 'Request for Waiving Court Fees' (Statement of Inability to Pay Court Costs and Fees): https://courts.mt.gov/external/forms/dissolution/FeeWaiver.pdf

Where and how to file

Court
District Court in your county

Filing your divorce papers in Montana, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

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

  2. File with the right court

    File with the District Court in your county.

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $170 to file a petition for dissolution (state statute; Mont. Code Ann. 25-1-201(1)(a)).

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    File the 'Request for Waiving Court Fees' (Statement of Inability to Pay Court Costs and Fees): https://courts.mt.gov/external/forms/dissolution/FeeWaiver.pdf.

  5. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Montana

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

$170 to file a petition for dissolution (state statute; Mont. Code Ann. 25-1-201(1)(a)). Some counties may add small local fees; ask the Clerk of District Court.

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

File the 'Request for Waiving Court Fees' (Statement of Inability to Pay Court Costs and Fees): https://courts.mt.gov/external/forms/dissolution/FeeWaiver.pdf

Where can I get official divorce forms for Montana?

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

Which court handles divorce in Montana?

District Court in your county

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.