New York Divorce Forms: Complete List and Filing Order
New York Divorce Forms: Complete List and Filing Order
New York provides every uncontested divorce form for free through the Unified Court System website. The problem isn't access — it's sequence. Downloading 30+ PDFs with no roadmap leads to the kind of errors that get packets rejected by Supreme Court clerks.
Here's every form you'll encounter, in the order you'll actually need them.
Phase 1: Commencement Forms
These forms initiate the divorce and must be filed with the County Clerk when you purchase your index number ($210).
| Form | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| UD-1 | Summons with Notice | Notifies defendant of the action and lists the relief sought |
| UD-1a | Summons | Used when filing with a Verified Complaint instead of a Summons with Notice |
| UD-2 | Verified Complaint | Detailed pleading stating grounds, residency, and requested relief |
You choose either UD-1 (Summons with Notice) or UD-1a + UD-2 (Summons with Verified Complaint). Both routes work for uncontested cases. The Summons with Notice is simpler — a single form that lists the relief you're seeking without a full narrative.
Also required at commencement: Notice of Automatic Orders (DRL 236-B), Notice Concerning Continuation of Health Care Coverage, and Notice of Guideline Maintenance. If you have minor children, attach the Child Support Standards Chart.
Phase 2: Service Forms
| Form | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| UD-3 | Affirmation of Service | Proves the defendant was properly served — includes date, time, location, physical description, perceived race and gender |
The person who serves your spouse (not you — a non-party aged 18+) completes UD-3. Under Chapter 473 of the Laws of 2024, the server must record the defendant's perceived race and gender. Missing this gets the form rejected.
Phase 3: Defendant Response
| Form | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| UD-7 | Sworn Affirmation of Defendant | Defendant consents to the divorce and waives all waiting periods |
If your spouse signs UD-7, you can skip the 40-day default waiting period and proceed directly to Phase 4. Critical timing rule: UD-7 must be signed after the Summons is filed and assigned an index number. If your spouse signs it before filing, clerks will reject the entire packet.
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Phase 4: The Uncontested Divorce Packet
These forms go to the court together once the response window closes or consent is obtained.
| Form | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| UD-4 | Sworn Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage | Certifies no religious barriers prevent remarriage |
| UD-5 | Affirmation of Regularity | Confirms all procedural steps were completed properly |
| UD-6 | Plaintiff's Affidavit | Sworn statement of facts supporting the divorce |
| UD-8(2) | Maintenance Guidelines Worksheet | Calculates spousal maintenance using the statutory formula |
| UD-8(3) | Child Support Worksheet | Calculates child support under the CSSA formula |
| UD-9 | Note of Issue | Places the case on the court's calendar ($30 fee) |
| UD-10 | Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law | Proposed findings for the judge to sign |
| UD-11 | Judgment of Divorce | The actual divorce decree the judge signs |
| UD-13 | Request for Judicial Intervention | Assigns the case to a specific judge ($95 fee) |
Phase 5: Post-Judgment Forms
| Form | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| UD-14 | Notice of Entry | Notifies defendant that the judgment has been entered — starts the 30-day appeal clock |
| UD-15 | Affirmation of Service by Mail | Proves the judgment and Notice of Entry were mailed to the defendant |
Common Form Mistakes That Trigger Clerk Rejections
- UD-7 signed before the index number is purchased — the entire packet gets rejected
- Name inconsistencies across forms — "Mary Smith" on the Summons but "Mary Drew Smith" on the Complaint
- Double-sided printing — New York courts require all documents printed single-sided on white paper in black ink
- Requesting relief in UD-6 that wasn't listed on UD-1 — the Plaintiff's Affidavit can only include relief that matches the original Summons
- Handwritten corrections on notarized documents — any changes made after notarization require the entire form to be redrawn, re-signed, and re-notarized
The New York Divorce Filing Process Guide maps every form to the exact step where it's needed, with a pre-submission checklist that catches the errors clerks reject most often.
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