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Uncontested divorce in Orange County, NY. Papers in 15 minutes, $99.
If you and your spouse have no shared children under 21, you can file your own uncontested divorce in Orange County without a lawyer meeting or a court appearance. We prepare the full, court-ready packet from your answers. You file it at the Orange County Clerk's Office.
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Where you file in Orange County
Goshen, NY 10924
Phone: 845-291-2690 · Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Clerk details last checked May 2026. Offices sometimes move or change hours, so call before you go.
The steps in Orange County
- Get your papers. Answer plain-language questions online. Your 17-document packet arrives by email.
- Buy an index number. File the Summons with Notice (or Summons and Verified Complaint) with the Orange County Clerk's Office and pay $210.
- Serve your spouse. Someone over 18 who isn't you hands your spouse the papers within 120 days. Or, if your spouse cooperates, they sign the Affidavit of Defendant.
- Submit the judgment papers. File the Note of Issue ($125), the affidavits and the proposed Judgment of Divorce.
- Get your Judgment. A judge reviews the papers. No hearing is usually needed. Once it's signed and entered, order certified copies.
What it costs
| Easy Divorce Filing packet (17 documents) | $99 |
| County Clerk index number | $210 |
| Note of Issue | $125 |
| Two certified copies of your Judgment (about) | $16 |
| All-in, about | $450 |
Court fees are paid to the County Clerk, not to us. If you receive SNAP, Medicaid or SSI, you may qualify to have court fees waived.
How long it takes
Your papers: about 15 minutes to answer the questions; the packet is emailed to you right away.
Until your divorce is final: about 2–4 months if your spouse signs, about 3–4 months on the default path (spouse doesn't sign). Court backlogs vary.
Do you qualify?
New York checks three things: residency (usually one spouse has lived in New York for two straight years before filing, or one year if you married here, lived here as a couple, or the reason for the divorce happened here), grounds (the marriage has been broken for at least six months), and agreement on property and finances. Our self-file packet is for couples with no shared children under 21.
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Common questions
Where do I file for divorce in Orange County?
Uncontested divorces are filed in the Supreme Court. In Orange County, you start by buying an index number from the Orange County Clerk's Office at 255-275 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924.
How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Orange County?
The court charges $210 for the index number and $125 for the Note of Issue, plus about $16 for certified copies. With a $99 Easy Divorce Filing packet, the all-in cost is about $450.
Can I get divorced in Orange County if my spouse won't sign?
Often, yes. If your spouse is properly served and doesn't respond, you can ask the court for a divorce on default. Our packet includes the default path.
General information about New York filing rules, not legal advice for your situation. Filing rules and fees can change; the County Clerk has the final word.