Ontario Divorce Court Filing Fees 2025-2026

Before you begin your divorce in Ontario, it is important to understand the court fees you will be required to pay. These fees are set by the province and are paid directly to the Superior Court of Justice — they are separate from any professional service fees charged by Easy Path Divorce. This guide provides a complete, up-to-date breakdown of all Ontario divorce court filing fees for 2025-2026.

The Two Mandatory Court Fees

An uncontested divorce in Ontario involves two separate court filing fees. Both must be paid to the court; neither can be skipped (unless you qualify for a fee waiver).

1. Filing the Divorce Application — $224

When you file your divorce application (Form 8A) with the Superior Court of Justice, you pay a fee of $224. This breaks down as:

• $214 — Ontario provincial court fee (payable to the Minister of Finance)
• $10 — Federal divorce fee (payable under the Divorce Act, retained even if a fee waiver is granted)

This fee is paid at the time of filing, either in person at the courthouse, by cheque made out to "Minister of Finance," or online through select court portals. Joint applications (where both spouses file together) are subject to the same fee.

2. Setting Down for Divorce Order — $445

The second mandatory fee of $445 is paid when you file the requisition to set the matter down for a divorce order. This is done after the response period has passed (or jointly, after completing the affidavit for divorce). The judge reviews the file and, if satisfied with the application, signs the divorce order.

Combined, the two mandatory fees total $669 for a standard uncontested divorce.

Optional Fee: Divorce Certificate — $25

Once your divorce is final (31 days after the order is granted and no appeal has been filed), you may request a divorce certificate from the court. This small card confirms your divorced status and is commonly required when:

• You plan to remarry in Canada or internationally
• You need to update your marital status with Service Canada or a foreign government
• A financial institution requires proof of your marital status change

The divorce certificate costs $25. Your divorce order itself is also valid proof of divorce, so the certificate is optional — but it is considerably more convenient as it fits in a wallet.

Complete Fee Summary Table

How and Where to Pay Court Fees

Court fees are paid to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice at the family court counter. Accepted payment methods vary by courthouse location but generally include:

• Certified cheque or money order made payable to "Minister of Finance"
• Debit or credit card (at many locations)
• Cash (at some locations)

Personal cheques are not accepted. When you file by mail, fees must be paid by certified cheque or money order. Easy Path Divorce clients receive detailed instructions on payment at each step of the filing process.

Fee Changes and Updates

Ontario court fees are set by regulation under the Administration of Justice Act and can be adjusted by the province. The fees referenced in this guide reflect 2025-2026 rates as published on ontario.ca. We review our guides regularly to ensure accuracy. If you have a question about current fees, please contact us or call +1 (647) 678-4145.

Are There Any Other Costs?

The $669 in court fees covers the court's administrative costs. Other costs you may encounter include:

• Professional service fees: Easy Path Divorce charges $599 (plus HST) for our complete uncontested divorce service, or $399 (plus HST) for document preparation only.
• Marriage certificate: If you cannot locate your original marriage certificate, you may need to obtain a certified copy from the province where you married (typically $25-$35 in Ontario).
• Translation fees: Documents in languages other than English must be translated by a certified translator (costs vary).
• Service costs: If you are serving a spouse by process server, this typically costs $75-$150.

If cost is a concern, explore whether you qualify for a court fee waiver, which can eliminate all but $10 of the court fees.

How Easy Path Divorce Helps

We handle the complexity of the Ontario divorce process so you can focus on moving forward. Our flat-fee service includes all document preparation and filing guidance. You pay the court fees directly; we handle everything else. Visit our FAQ page for answers to the most common questions, or start your application today.