Minnesota Filing and E-Filing

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E-filing works in all 87 Minnesota counties. It is optional for people without a lawyer, but once you e-file one document in a case you must keep e-filing for the rest of that case.

Divorce, custody, and support cases can all be e-filed statewide.

In Minnesota, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed.

Official Minnesota filing resources

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Minnesota eFile and eServe (eFS) (Tyler Technologies): E-filing works in all 87 Minnesota counties. It is optional for people without a lawyer, but once you e-file one document in a case you must keep e-filing for the rest of that case. https://efilemn.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp

Minnesota official filing information (Minnesota judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Minnesota and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.mncourts.gov/efile

Find Minnesota courts (locate your district court) (Minnesota judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts.aspx

Minnesota family law forms (official index) (Minnesota judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Minnesota family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.mncourts.gov/GetForms.aspx?c=14

Minnesota court self-help resources (Minnesota courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Minnesota family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics.aspx

Minnesota rules of procedure (Minnesota judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Minnesota. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/court_rules

Official link data for Minnesota 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 Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.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 Minnesota?

In Minnesota, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed. Divorce, custody, and support cases can all be e-filed statewide.

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

Dissolution filing fee: ~$365-$390. 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 Minnesota?

Family cases in Minnesota are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family Court. Divorce and custody are heard in the District Court; metro counties run a Family Court calendar. Minnesota's 87 counties are grouped into 10 judicial districts.