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How to file for an uncontested divorce in Queens County

In Queens County, uncontested divorces are filed in New York State Supreme Court. You start at the County Clerk by buying an index number ($210) and filing the summons, then file the rest of the uncontested papers with the office listed below.

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Where to file
Queens County Clerk (Room 106) for the index number, Note of Issue and RJI fees; Matrimonial Office (Room 140) for uncontested papers
Address
88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435 (Jamaica Courthouse)
E-filing
Check with the County Clerk whether divorces can be e-filed here. People without a lawyer can always file on paper.
Court fees
At least $335 (index number $210, plus $125 for the RJI and Note of Issue). See all fees
Court page: nycourts.gov Filing source: nycourts.gov

Filing an uncontested divorce in Queens County

  1. Buy an index number and file the summons
    File the Summons With Notice (UD-1), or the Summons and Verified Complaint (UD-1a and UD-2), with the County Clerk.
  2. Serve your spouse within 120 days
    Someone over 18 other than you delivers the papers and signs the Affirmation of Service (UD-3).
  3. File the rest of the packet
    Submit the remaining uncontested papers with the Note of Issue (UD-9) and Request for Judicial Intervention (UD-13) to the office above.

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.