Virginia · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

Virginia divorce forms and filing fees

Official forms and court costs for a divorce in Virginia: 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 Virginia: No single statewide amount: the clerk's fee for a divorce is $60 (Va. Code 17.1-275(A)(26)) plus local and statutory add-ons and service costs. If you can't pay: Form CC-1414 (Petition for Proceeding in Civil Case Without Payment of Fees or Costs): https://www.vacourts.gov/static/forms/circuit/cc1414.pdf.

Filing fee
Varies by county
Court
Circuit Court (custody, visitation and support can also be handled in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court)

Official divorce forms for Virginia

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Virginia.

Filing fee in Virginia

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 Virginia

Form CC-1414 (Petition for Proceeding in Civil Case Without Payment of Fees or Costs): https://www.vacourts.gov/static/forms/circuit/cc1414.pdf

Where and how to file

Court
Circuit Court (custody, visitation and support can also be handled in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court)

Filing your divorce papers in Virginia, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

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

  2. File with the right court

    File with the Circuit Court (custody, visitation and support can also be handled in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court).

  3. Pay the filing fee

    No single statewide amount: the clerk's fee for a divorce is $60 (Va. Code 17.1-275(A)(26)) plus local and statutory add-ons and service costs.

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    Form CC-1414 (Petition for Proceeding in Civil Case Without Payment of Fees or Costs): https://www.vacourts.gov/static/forms/circuit/cc1414.pdf.

  5. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Virginia

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

No single statewide amount: the clerk's fee for a divorce is $60 (Va. Code 17.1-275(A)(26)) plus local and statutory add-ons and service costs. Use the court's Civil Filing Fee Calculator: https://webdev.courts.state.va.us/cgi-bin/DJIT/ef_djs_ccfees_calc.cgi. No fee for the defendant's answer or counterclaim.

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

Form CC-1414 (Petition for Proceeding in Civil Case Without Payment of Fees or Costs): https://www.vacourts.gov/static/forms/circuit/cc1414.pdf

Where can I get official divorce forms for Virginia?

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

Which court handles divorce in Virginia?

Circuit Court (custody, visitation and support can also be handled in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court)

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.