Utah Filing and E-Filing

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Utah's MyCase portal lets people without lawyers e-file only certain case types, such as protective orders, small claims, and name changes. Divorce and custody papers cannot be e-filed by self-represented people yet.

For divorce or custody, you can file by email, by mail, or in person with the district court clerk. The courts' filing procedures page explains exactly how.

In Utah, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.

Official Utah filing resources

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Utah MyCase (Utah State Courts): Utah's MyCase portal lets people without lawyers e-file only certain case types, such as protective orders, small claims, and name changes. Divorce and custody papers cannot be e-filed by self-represented people yet. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/services/mycase.html

Utah official filing information (Utah judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Utah and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/legal-help/procedures/filing.html

Utah court directory (Utah judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/about/miscellaneous/directory.html

Utah family law forms (official index) (Utah judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Utah family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/forms.html

Utah court self-help resources (Utah courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Utah family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help.html

Utah rules of procedure (Utah judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Utah. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/rules-approved-forms.html

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 Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.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

In Utah, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. For divorce or custody, you can file by email, by mail, or in person with the district court clerk. The courts' filing procedures page explains exactly how.

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

Divorce filing fee: ~$310-$325. 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 Utah?

Family cases in Utah are heard in the District Court. Utah's District Court hears all divorce and custody cases. Utah's 29 counties are grouped into 8 judicial districts.