Want to start online right now? The first step is confirming your case qualifies. Our free 3-minute eligibility check tells you whether you can file online in Florida and what your divorce will involve — before you pay anything.
Can you really file for divorce online in Florida?
Yes. Florida runs a statewide e-filing portal, allows remote online notarization, and lets you represent yourself — so an uncontested divorce can be prepared, signed, notarized, and filed almost entirely from your phone or laptop. "Online divorce" doesn't mean a different kind of divorce — it's the same Florida dissolution of marriage, just handled digitally instead of on paper at the courthouse. It works when you and your spouse agree; it does not replace a lawyer for a genuinely contested case.
How online divorce works in Florida
A done-for-you online divorce follows four simple steps:
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Answer questions online
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Forms prepared & reviewed
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Sign & notarize online
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File via the state e-portal
You never mail paper or wait in line. The documents are the official Florida Supreme Court–approved forms; the difference is they're completed from your answers, notarized by video, and submitted electronically. For the underlying legal process, see our step-by-step guide to how to file for divorce in Florida.
Can you divorce without going to court?
Often, yes. In many uncontested Florida cases — especially where your spouse signs a waiver — the judge can finalize on the paperwork with no hearing at all. Where a hearing is required (a simplified dissolution always needs one, and some counties require a brief final hearing), it's short and increasingly available by video, so "going to court" can mean a ten-minute Zoom call. Whether your case needs an appearance depends on your county and your situation.
What you can (and can't) do online
Online divorce is the right tool for an amicable case — and the wrong tool for a war. Here's the honest line:
- Great fit: you and your spouse agree (or can agree) on property, debts, support, and any parenting arrangements. This is an uncontested or simplified case, and it's exactly what online divorce is built for — including cases with children.
- Not a fit: you can't agree, your spouse is hostile or can't be found, there's domestic violence, or there are complex assets needing legal advice. Those need an attorney, not an online form.
Two rules apply no matter how you file: at least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months, and no divorce can be finalized until Florida's mandatory 20-day waiting period has passed. Any service promising to skip those isn't being straight with you — see our guide on a fast Florida divorce for why.
Getting your Florida divorce forms online
The blank forms are free online from the Florida Courts website. The hard part isn't downloading them — it's choosing the right ones for your case and completing every field correctly so the clerk doesn't reject the packet. A done-for-you service selects and fills the correct forms from your answers. For the full list of what each case needs, see our Florida divorce forms guide.
What an online divorce costs in Florida
An online divorce has the same two costs as any Florida divorce: the court's ~$408 filing fee and the cost of preparing your documents. Online is where the preparation cost drops sharply versus an attorney:
DIY the forms yourself
Self-service form sites
Amicably — fully done for you
Attorney
For the complete breakdown — including hidden costs and the cheapest legal route — see how much a divorce costs in Florida.
Choosing an online divorce option
Not all "online divorce" is the same, and the price tag hides the real difference:
- Self-service form generators ($159–$299) hand you filled-in PDFs, then leave you to arrange notarization, figure out filing, and fix anything the clerk rejects. Cheaper up front, more on you.
- Done-for-you preparation (Amicably, $99) selects the right forms, prepares them from your answers, has a specialist review every page, handles online notarization for you (the notary's session fee is separate), and gives you clear filing instructions — so it's actually finished.
- An attorney ($1,500+) makes sense only when the case is genuinely contested.
If you're comparing providers, the questions that matter are: how is notarization handled and what does it cost, is the packet reviewed by a human, and does it cover your exact situation (children, property)?
Complete your Florida divorce online for $99
Amicably is a Florida registered document preparation service that handles the whole thing online. You answer plain-English questions; we prepare your complete, correct packet, review every page, arrange online notarization (the notary's session fee is separate, at cost), and tell you exactly how to file — for a flat $99.
$99 flat — your divorce, handled online
- Correct forms prepared from your answers
- Specialist review included; online notarization handled for you (notary fee separate, at cost)
Clear e-filing instructions included. The notary's session fee and the court's ~$408 filing fee are paid separately.
Start your online divorce — free eligibility check
Answer a few quick questions and we'll confirm you can file online in Florida, then prepare your complete divorce for a flat $99.
Check if you qualifyFrequently asked questions
Can you file for divorce online in Florida?
Yes. Florida has a statewide e-filing portal, allows remote online notarization, and lets you represent yourself, so an uncontested divorce can be prepared, signed, notarized, and filed online. You still meet the 6-month residency requirement and the 20-day waiting period, and a genuinely contested case still needs an attorney.
How do you get a divorce online in Florida?
You (or a done-for-you service) complete the correct Florida forms from your information, sign and notarize them online, and file them electronically with the Clerk of Court. In many uncontested cases the judge finalizes on the paperwork; where a hearing is needed it's often available by video.
Is an online divorce in Florida legit?
Yes, when it uses the official Florida Supreme Court-approved forms and the state's real e-filing and notarization systems. An online divorce isn't a separate legal process — it's the same dissolution of marriage handled digitally. Be cautious of any service that promises to skip the residency rule or the 20-day waiting period.
How much does an online divorce cost in Florida?
You pay the county filing fee of about $408 plus the cost of preparing your documents. Self-service form sites run roughly $159 to $299 (with notarization and filing left to you), while Amicably prepares the complete packet, reviews it, and handles online notarization for you for a flat $99, with the notary's session fee separate at cost.
Can you get divorced in Florida without going to court?
Often yes. In many uncontested cases where your spouse signs a waiver, the judge can finalize on the paperwork with no hearing. When a hearing is required — including every simplified dissolution — it's brief and increasingly offered by video, so an in-person courthouse trip is frequently unnecessary.
Do you need a lawyer for an online divorce in Florida?
No. Florida lets you represent yourself, and most amicable couples don't use a lawyer — they use correctly prepared documents. A lawyer is worth it when the case is contested, involves domestic violence, or has complex assets.
How long does an online divorce take in Florida?
Filing online doesn't shorten the mandatory 20-day waiting period, but it removes the delays of paper filing. Most amicable cases finalize in about four to eight weeks, depending on your county and whether a hearing is scheduled.
Can I get an online divorce in Florida if we have children?
Yes. You can complete an uncontested divorce with children online, but you'll file a regular dissolution with a parenting plan and child support worksheet, and both parents complete the online parenting course. See our guide to filing for divorce with a child for the details.
Official sources
Florida Courts — Dissolution of Marriage self-help resources & forms
Florida Courts — DIY Florida self-help tool
Florida Statutes, Chapter 61 — Dissolution of Marriage (§§ 61.021, 61.19)
Reviewed by the Amicably document team
Amicably is a Florida registered legal document preparation service. We prepare uncontested Florida divorce packets entirely online — from the official Florida Supreme Court–approved family law forms, with specialist review and online notarization — so amicable couples can complete a divorce without a courtroom or a lawyer. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice.