Washington · Uncontested divorce
How much is an uncontested divorce in Washington? (2026)
The main cost is the superior court filing fee, roughly $314 to open a dissolution, paid to your county clerk. Optional service and certified-copy charges can follow, and Washington offers a fee waiver if the filing fee is a hardship.
- Court filing feePaid to the county superior court clerk
- $314
- Service of processIf a sheriff or private server delivers papers
- $40–$75
- Certified copy of final orderOptional; useful for name and title changes
- $5–$10
- Fee waiverMotion to Waive Civil Fees can cover the filing fee if you qualify
- $0
Can't afford the fee? Washington offers a waiver (Request for Waiver of Civil Filing Fees and Surcharges (GR 34)). If you qualify, the court filing fee drops to $0. See the waiver form
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