North Carolina · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

North Carolina divorce forms and filing fees

Official forms and court costs for a divorce in North Carolina: 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

What it costs to file in North Carolina: $225 to file for divorce; plus $30 for sheriff service or about $7 for certified mail; $10 extra to resume your maiden name (NC Divorce Packet, April 2026). If you can't pay: Petition to Proceed as an Indigent (form AOC-G-106) and, if asked, Civil Affidavit of Indigency (in the NC Divorce Packet).

Filing fee
$225
Court
District Court, filed with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where you or your spouse lives

Official divorce forms for North Carolina

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in North Carolina.

Filing fee in North Carolina

$225 to file for divorce; plus $30 for sheriff service or about $7 for certified mail; $10 extra to resume your maiden name (NC Divorce Packet, April 2026).

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 North Carolina

Petition to Proceed as an Indigent (form AOC-G-106) and, if asked, Civil Affidavit of Indigency (in the NC Divorce Packet).

Where and how to file

Court
District Court, filed with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where you or your spouse lives
E-filing
Guide & File lets self-represented people prepare absolute divorce papers online (https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/divorce-and-marriage/separation-and-divorce). Counties on the eCourts system accept filings through eFile NC: https://efilenc.tylertech.cloud/

Filing your divorce papers in North Carolina, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

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

  2. File with the right court

    File with the District Court, filed with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where you or your spouse lives.

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $225 to file for divorce; plus $30 for sheriff service or about $7 for certified mail; $10 extra to resume your maiden name (NC Divorce Packet, April 2026).

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    Petition to Proceed as an Indigent (form AOC-G-106) and, if asked, Civil Affidavit of Indigency (in the NC Divorce Packet).

  5. File online or in person

    Guide & File lets self-represented people prepare absolute divorce papers online (https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/divorce-and-marriage/separation-and-divorce).

  6. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in North Carolina

How much does it cost to file for divorce in North Carolina?

$225 to file for divorce; plus $30 for sheriff service or about $7 for certified mail; $10 extra to resume your maiden name (NC Divorce Packet, April 2026).

How do I get the divorce filing fee waived in North Carolina?

Petition to Proceed as an Indigent (form AOC-G-106) and, if asked, Civil Affidavit of Indigency (in the NC Divorce Packet).

Where can I get official divorce forms for North Carolina?

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

Can I file divorce papers online in North Carolina?

Guide & File lets self-represented people prepare absolute divorce papers online (https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/divorce-and-marriage/separation-and-divorce). Counties on the eCourts system accept filings through eFile NC: https://efilenc.tylertech.cloud/

Which court handles divorce in North Carolina?

District Court, filed with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where you or your spouse lives

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.