Reviewed August 2026
Cost and Filing Fees in Wyoming
A divorce complaint filed in Wyoming district court costs $160. Wyoming Statute § 5-3-206 sets this as the original filing fee for civil actions statewide. Of that $160, the statute sets aside $40 for court automation and $10 for the state's indigent civil legal services account. The rest covers the clerk's certification of the filed decree. This fee comes from state statute, so it applies the same way in every Wyoming county's district court, where divorce cases are filed. Someone who cannot afford the fee can ask the court to waive it for financial hardship. Beyond the filing fee, the total cost of a Wyoming divorce depends on serving the other spouse, whether minor children are involved, and how contested the case gets.
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District court filing fee
Wyoming Statute § 5-3-206 sets 'an original filing fee of one hundred sixty dollars ($160.00)' for filing instruments or documents in a civil action, and this covers a divorce complaint filed in district court. Of this fee, $40.00 goes toward court automation and $10.00 goes to the state's indigent civil legal services account, both remitted under Wyoming Statute § 5-3-205. Divorce cases in Wyoming go to district court, not the state's limited-jurisdiction circuit courts. So the $160 district court fee applies to a divorce case, not the lower circuit court civil filing fee.
Fee waiver for those who cannot pay
Of Wyoming's $160 district court filing fee, $10.00 is earmarked by statute for the state's indigent civil legal services account. This fund pays for legal help for low-income Wyoming residents, including in family law matters. Someone who cannot afford the filing fee itself can ask the district court to waive it for financial hardship. The clerk of district court in the county where the case is filed provides the forms for this request.
Serving the other spouse
After filing, Wyoming requires the divorce complaint to be served on the other spouse. This is usually done through the county sheriff or a private process server, and both charge a fee separate from the $160 filing fee. If the other spouse accepts service voluntarily, this step costs nothing extra. When a spouse's whereabouts are unknown, service by publication is an option, but it requires a court order and newspaper publication costs.
Cases with minor children
Wyoming's self-help forms include separate materials for divorce cases with minor children, and these cases carry added requirements such as a parenting plan. Any required parenting class, and its cost, is generally arranged at the county's district court level rather than through one statewide program. Check with the clerk of district court in the county where you file for current parenting class requirements and pricing.
What makes a Wyoming divorce cost more
The $160 filing fee and a basic service fee cover an uncontested case, where both spouses agree on the terms. A contested case costs more, since it can require added motions, discovery such as requests for financial records or depositions, mediation, appraisals of real property or a business, and multiple hearings before a district judge. Disputes over property division, spousal support, or child custody are the most common reasons a Wyoming divorce case ends up costing more than the base filing and service fees.
Sources: Wyoming Statutes Title 5, Chapter 3 (district court fees, PDF), Wyoming Judicial Branch: Self-Help Forms
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- Sheriff/process server service fee amounts by county
- Exact fee waiver form name/number
- County-level parenting class requirement and cost
Cost and Filing Fees in Wyoming: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Wyoming?+
Wyoming Statute § 5-3-206 sets the original filing fee for a civil action in district court, including a divorce complaint, at $160.00. Of that amount, $40.00 funds court automation and $10.00 funds the state's indigent civil legal services account. It's a single statewide fee, so it applies the same way in every Wyoming county's district court.
What if I can't afford the Wyoming filing fee?+
You can ask the district court to waive the $160 filing fee for financial hardship. Contact the clerk of district court in the county where you're filing to find out what forms and documentation the waiver request needs.
Does Wyoming charge extra to serve my spouse with divorce papers?+
Yes. Serving the divorce complaint through the county sheriff or a private process server carries a fee separate from the $160 filing fee, and the amount depends on the method and county. If your spouse accepts service voluntarily, you avoid that cost. If their whereabouts are unknown, service by publication requires a court order and separate newspaper costs.
Where does the Wyoming filing fee money go?+
Wyoming Statute § 5-3-206 earmarks $40.00 of the $160.00 filing fee for court automation and $10.00 for the state's indigent civil legal services account, which funds legal help for low-income Wyoming residents. The rest covers the district court clerk's filing and certification of the case.
Is a parenting class required in a Wyoming divorce with children?+
Wyoming provides separate self-help materials for divorce cases with minor children, and these carry added requirements like a parenting plan. Any parenting class requirement, and its cost, is generally arranged at the county district court level, so check with the clerk of district court where you're filing.
What makes a Wyoming divorce cost more than the filing fee?+
Contested cases cost more. Disputes over property division, spousal support, or child custody can require added motions, discovery, mediation, appraisals of real estate or business interests, and multiple hearings before a district judge. An uncontested case, where both spouses agree on the terms, generally stays close to the base filing and service fees.
This page is general information about cost and filing fees in Wyoming, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Wyoming's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Wyoming. Virdix does not prepare or file Wyoming divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Wyoming.
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