North Carolina divorce forms (2026)

North Carolina keeps the absolute divorce packet lean because the hard part, the year of separation, happens before filing. The complaint states the separation and residency, the summons notifies your spouse, and the judgment ends the marriage. If you're dividing property, that usually lives in a separate separation agreement rather than these forms.

1. 1

   Complaint for Absolute Divorce

   Opens the case and states the one-year separation and residency.

   Official form
2. 2

   Civil Summons (AOC-CV-100)

   Formally notifies your spouse and starts their response window.

   Official form
3. 3

   Judgment for Absolute Divorce

   The order the judge signs to end the marriage.

   Official form

See the full set on the North Carolina court forms site. New to these documents? Our divorce papers explainer and filing checklist walk through each step.