New York court fees for an uncontested divorce
| Fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Index number (starts the case; paid to the County Clerk) | $210 | Source: nycourts.gov |
| Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI, Form UD-13) | $95 | Source: nycourts.gov |
| Note of Issue (Form UD-9) | $30 | Source: nycourts.gov |
| Note of Issue + RJI together (to put an uncontested case on the calendar) | $125 | Source: nycourts.gov |
| Minimum total court filing fees for an uncontested divorce | $335 | Source: nycourts.gov |
| Filing a settlement (separation) agreement with the County Clerk | $35 | Source: nycourts.gov |
| Motion or cross-motion (only if one is needed) | $45 | Source: nycourts.gov |
The Request for Judicial Intervention and the Note of Issue are usually paid together as $125, so the minimum in court fees is $335.
Costs that vary
- Certified copy of the judgment: usually a few dollars per copy; check with your County Clerk.
- Certificate of Dissolution (DOH-2168): no statewide fee is published; check with your County Clerk.
- Serving your spouse: free if a friend over 18 serves the papers; a process server charges a fee.
- Notary: several forms must be signed before a notary.
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Questions people ask
Can the court fees be waived?
Yes. If you cannot afford them, you can ask the court to waive filing fees with the fee waiver forms on nycourts.gov.
Do I have to pay a lawyer?
No. You can file an uncontested divorce yourself. LawCat prepares the forms free; court fees are paid to the County Clerk.
Last checked against official New York court sources on October 1, 2026.
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General information about New York court procedure, not legal advice. LawCat is an independent do-it-yourself document service, not a law firm. Court rules, forms and fees change; confirm with the court or County Clerk before filing.