Arizona Divorce Filing Fees

Arizona divorce filing fees vary significantly by county — the same divorce can cost $188 in Santa Cruz County or $376 in Maricopa County. Knowing your county's exact fees before you file prevents surprises, and understanding the waiver and deferral process can save you hundreds of dollars if you qualify.

Filing Fees by County

Here are the current filing fees for Arizona's largest counties:

Maricopa County (Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale): Petitioner $376, Respondent $287

Pima County (Tucson): Petitioner $266 (no minor children) or $311 (with minor children), Respondent $199

Coconino County (Flagstaff): Petitioner $346, Respondent $302

Pinal County (Florence, Casa Grande): Petitioner $321, Respondent $232

Mohave County (Kingman, Lake Havasu): Petitioner $361 (no children) or $411 (with children), Respondent $272 (no children) or $322 (with children)

Yavapai County (Prescott): Petitioner $261, Respondent $172

Cochise County (Sierra Vista): Petitioner $311, Respondent $222

Santa Cruz County (Nogales): Petitioner $188–$218, Respondent $103–$133

These fees are non-refundable. If your case is dismissed for a procedural error — wrong county, premature filing before the 90-day residency requirement, or failure to complete service within 120 days — you pay the full fee again when you refile.

E-Filing Surcharges

If you file electronically through the AZTurboCourt portal (mandatory for many filings in Maricopa County, optional elsewhere), expect:

• $6.50 per new case filing
• $6.50 per lead document in an existing case
• 3% credit card processing fee on the total amount

On a $376 Maricopa County filing, the e-filing surcharges add roughly $18.

Fee Waivers and Deferrals

If you cannot afford the filing fee, you can apply for a waiver or deferral under A.R.S. Section 12-302 by filing an Application for Deferral or Waiver of Court Fees alongside your petition.

Fee waiver (permanent) — The fee is forgiven entirely. Available to applicants who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or who can prove they are permanently unable to pay.

Fee deferral (temporary) — The fee is postponed, not forgiven. Automatically granted to applicants receiving TANF, SNAP (food stamps), or assistance from a legal aid provider. Under A.R.S. Section 12-302(E), the clerk collects 20% of the fee if any funds exist in your account, and you sign a Consent to Judgment.

The Consent to Judgment is the part most people miss: if you do not pay the deferred balance or submit a Supplemental Application within 30 days of the final decree being signed, the court enters a civil judgment against you and refers the debt to a collection agency. A deferral is not a waiver — it creates a legally enforceable debt obligation.

If your application is denied, you have 20 days to either pay the fee or request a hearing to appeal the denial.

Total Cost of a DIY Divorce in Arizona

Beyond the filing fee, budget for:

• Service of process: $0 (Acceptance of Service) to $150 (process server or sheriff)
• Parent Information Program: $40–$50 per parent (required if minor children are involved)
• AZTurboCourt e-filing fees: $6.50–$13 plus 3% credit card surcharge
• Copies and postage: $10–$30

A typical uncontested DIY divorce runs $300 to $700 total. Compare that to $3,000 or more for a flat-fee family law attorney handling an uncontested case.

The Arizona Divorce Filing Process Guide includes a county-by-county fee table and a fee waiver eligibility checklist so you know your exact costs before you start.

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