Reviewed August 2026
Forms in North Carolina
The NC Judicial Branch publishes North Carolina divorce forms statewide at nccourts.gov. The site offers a fillable divorce packet and a newer online interview tool called Guide and File, built specifically for Absolute Divorce cases. The core pleading, a Complaint for Absolute Divorce, is a template inside that official packet, not a separately numbered AOC form. Several of its companion documents are numbered; this one isn't. Required companion documents include a Civil Summons and a Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet, both standardized AOC forms, plus a Verification. Military-connected parties must also file a Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Affidavit. North Carolina is partway through a rolling, county-by-county move from paper filing to a statewide eCourts electronic system.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under North Carolina law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file North Carolina paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where to get official North Carolina divorce forms
Start at nccourts.gov/help-topics/divorce-and-marriage, the statewide hub for these forms. It links to the North Carolina Divorce Packet, a fillable set of forms and instructions maintained directly by the NC Judicial Branch. The same page links to Guide and File, an online interview tool built specifically for Absolute Divorce filings. It walks self-represented filers through the required documents step by step.
The complaint and required companion forms
The Complaint for Absolute Divorce is a template inside the official divorce packet, not a standalone numbered AOC form. File it together with a Civil Summons, a Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet, and a Verification, all standardized AOC forms. Parties with a military connection must also file a Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Affidavit.
Financial disclosure and UCCJEA information
The divorce packet itself does not include a standalone, statewide-numbered financial disclosure form or UCCJEA affidavit. North Carolina divorce, as opposed to equitable distribution or custody actions filed separately, often proceeds without a detailed financial disclosure requirement when the case involves no contested property or custody claims. Check nccourts.gov or Guide and File directly to confirm current packet contents and whether your situation needs a separate custody or equitable distribution filing.
eCourts and the shift to e-filing
North Carolina has been migrating from paper-based county filing to a statewide eCourts (Odyssey-based) e-filing and case management platform since 2023, on a rolling, county-by-county schedule. Whether your county is live yet, and whether e-filing is mandatory or optional for self-represented filers, depends on the county. Confirm current status with your specific county courthouse before filing, since the rollout schedule keeps changing.
Fee waiver and self-help network
Filers who cannot afford the filing fee can submit form AOC-G-106, Petition to Proceed as an Indigent, along with the related Civil Affidavit of Indigency. Both are available through the NC Judicial Branch forms portal. North Carolina's self-help resources run through the statewide nccourts.gov hub, not county-by-county facilitator offices, though procedures for filing in person can still vary by county courthouse.
Sources: NC Courts: Help Topics, Divorce and Marriage, NC Courts: North Carolina Divorce Packet, NC Courts: Petition to Proceed as an Indigent (AOC-G-106)
Not independently confirmed
- Whether a standalone, statewide-numbered financial disclosure form exists within the divorce packet itself, versus disclosure requirements applying only in a separate equitable distribution filing
- Whether a standalone UCCJEA affidavit form exists within the divorce packet or only within separate custody filings
- Current statewide completion status of the eCourts rollout, and whether e-filing is mandatory or optional for self-represented filers in any given county
Forms in North Carolina: frequently asked questions
What is North Carolina's official divorce complaint form?+
It's the Complaint for Absolute Divorce, a template inside the NC Judicial Branch's official divorce packet, not a separately numbered AOC form. File it with a Civil Summons and Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet, both standardized AOC forms.
What is Guide and File in North Carolina?+
It's the NC Judicial Branch's free online interview tool built specifically for Absolute Divorce cases. It asks self-represented filers a series of questions, then generates the required divorce packet documents based on the answers.
Is e-filing required for a North Carolina divorce?+
It depends on the county. North Carolina is migrating to a statewide eCourts system on a rolling, county-by-county schedule that began in 2023. Whether e-filing is mandatory or optional for self-represented filers varies by county, so confirm with your local courthouse.
Where do I find current North Carolina divorce forms?+
Start at nccourts.gov/help-topics/divorce-and-marriage, the official statewide hub. It links to the fillable North Carolina Divorce Packet and to the Guide and File interview tool.
Is there a fee waiver for North Carolina divorce filing fees?+
Yes. Filers who cannot afford the fee can submit form AOC-G-106, Petition to Proceed as an Indigent, along with a Civil Affidavit of Indigency. Both are available through the NC Judicial Branch forms portal.
Does North Carolina require a Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Affidavit?+
Yes, for military-connected parties. It's one of the required companion documents in the official divorce packet, alongside the Complaint, Civil Summons, Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet, and Verification.
This page is general information about forms in North Carolina, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with North Carolina's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in North Carolina. Virdix does not prepare or file North Carolina divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in North Carolina.
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