Cost of proceedings for legal separation or divorce

The fee for filing an application for legal separation or divorce may be paid:

  • in cash;
  • by debit or credit card;
  • by certified cheque;
  • by postal order or bank order made out to the Minister of Finance of Québec.

The fees are indexed on January 1 each year and are listed in the Tariff of Court Costs.

Federal registration fee

In the case of an application for divorce, a fee of $10 is payable for registration in the Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings kept by Justice Canada. 

The fee may be paid:

  • in cash;
  • by debit or credit card;
  • by certified cheque;
  • by postal order or bank order made out to the Receiver General for Canada when the application is filed.

Last update: November 14, 2024

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