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Oregon divorce forms and filing fees

Official forms and court costs for a divorce in Oregon: 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

The filing fee in Oregon: $301 for the first appearance by the petitioner, and $301 for the respondent (ORS 21.155(1); OJD 2026 Circuit Court Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2026). Can't afford it? Apply for a fee deferral or waiver with the packet in the OJD Forms Center: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Pages/fee-waiver.aspx.

Filing fee
$301
Fee to respond
$301
E-filing
Yes
Court
Circuit Court in the county where you or your spouse lives

Official divorce forms for Oregon

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Oregon.

Filing fee in Oregon

$301 for the first appearance by the petitioner, and $301 for the respondent (ORS 21.155(1); OJD 2026 Circuit Court Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 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 Oregon

Apply for a fee deferral or waiver with the packet in the OJD Forms Center: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Pages/fee-waiver.aspx

Where and how to file

Court
Circuit Court in the county where you or your spouse lives
E-filing
Yes. Self-represented people can register for an individual OJD eFile account: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/efile.aspx

Filing your divorce papers in Oregon, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

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

  2. File with the right court

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

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $301 for the first appearance by the petitioner, and $301 for the respondent (ORS 21.155(1); OJD 2026 Circuit Court Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2026).

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    Apply for a fee deferral or waiver with the packet in the OJD Forms Center: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Pages/fee-waiver.aspx.

  5. File online or in person

    Yes. Self-represented people can register for an individual OJD eFile account: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/efile.aspx.

  6. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Oregon

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

$301 for the first appearance by the petitioner, and $301 for the respondent (ORS 21.155(1); OJD 2026 Circuit Court Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2026).

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

Apply for a fee deferral or waiver with the packet in the OJD Forms Center: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Pages/fee-waiver.aspx

Where can I get official divorce forms for Oregon?

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

Can I file divorce papers online in Oregon?

Yes. Self-represented people can register for an individual OJD eFile account: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/efile.aspx

Which court handles divorce in Oregon?

Circuit Court in the county where you or your spouse lives

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.