Kentucky Filing and E-Filing

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Kentucky has eFiling, but as of mid-2026 people without a lawyer can only e-file small claims cases. For family court papers you file on paper with your circuit court clerk's office.

Self-represented family law filers must paper file with the circuit court clerk.

In Kentucky, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk.

Official Kentucky filing resources

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KYeCourts eFiling (KY Administrative Office of the Courts): Kentucky has eFiling, but as of mid-2026 people without a lawyer can only e-file small claims cases. For family court papers you file on paper with your circuit court clerk's office. https://kcoj.kycourts.net/kyecourts/Login

Kentucky official filing information (Kentucky judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Kentucky and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.kycourts.gov/AOC/Information-and-Technology/Pages/File_Serve(eFiling).aspx

Kentucky court and clerk directory (search by county) (Kentucky judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://kcoj.kycourts.net/ContactList/Search

Kentucky family law forms (official index) (Kentucky judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Kentucky family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://courts.ky.gov/forms

Kentucky court self-help resources (Kentucky courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Kentucky family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://kyjustice.org

Kentucky rules of procedure (Kentucky judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Kentucky. https://courts.ky.gov/courts/supreme/rules

Official link data for Kentucky was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Can I file my own family papers online in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk. Self-represented family law filers must paper file with the circuit court clerk.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Kentucky?

Dissolution filing fee: ~$163. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Kentucky?

Family cases in Kentucky are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Court Division. Most Kentucky counties have a dedicated Family Court division inside the Circuit Court. Kentucky's 120 counties are grouped into judicial circuits.