New York Divorce Forms: The UD Packet, Joint Divorce Forms and What Each One Does
New York family law · Last reviewed October 7, 2026
New York's court system publishes free official forms for uncontested divorces. The Uncontested Divorce Instructions (revised March 1, 2026) walk through the whole packet, form by form. Use the current versions from the court's website: the forms were revised in 2026 for the new six-month separation rule, the updated income caps, and the automatic orders change, and older versions from commercial sites may be out of date.
Papers served with the summons
Three notices go to your spouse with the summons:
| Notice | What it does |
|---|---|
| Notice of Automatic Orders | Sets out the orders that bar both spouses from hiding or disposing of assets, cancelling insurance and the like while the case is pending |
| Notice of Guideline Maintenance | Explains the maintenance formula |
| Notice Concerning Continuation of Health Care Coverage | Warns that after the divorce a spouse may lose coverage under the other's health plan (DRL § 255) |
The uncontested divorce forms, in order
| Form | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| UD-1 | Summons with Notice | Starts the case and states the relief requested (use this or UD-1a) |
| UD-1a | Summons | Starts the case, served with the Verified Complaint |
| UD-2 | Verified Complaint | States residency, the ground and the relief requested |
| UD-3 | Affirmation of Service | Proves your spouse was served |
| UD-4, UD-4a | Sworn Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage and Affirmation of Service | Required in some cases, depending on who performed the marriage (DRL § 253) |
| UD-5 | Affirmation (Affidavit) of Regularity | Shows the case was handled correctly, including on default |
| UD-6 | Sworn Affirmation of Plaintiff | Your sworn facts proving the divorce |
| UD-7 | Affirmation of Defendant | Your spouse's consent; waives the 40-day wait |
| UD-8(1) | Annual Income Worksheet | Calculates each spouse's income |
| UD-8(2) | Maintenance Guidelines Worksheet | Calculates guideline maintenance |
| UD-8(3) | Child Support Worksheet | Calculates child support |
| UD-8a | Support Collection Unit Information Sheet | For support paid through the state's collection unit |
| UD-8b | Qualified Medical Child Support Order | Requires health coverage for the children |
| UD-9 | Note of Issue | Places the case on the court's calendar |
| UD-10 | Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law | The judge's proposed findings |
| UD-11 | Judgment of Divorce | The proposed judgment the judge signs |
| UD-12 | Part 130 Certification | Certifies the papers aren't frivolous |
| UD-13 | Request for Judicial Intervention, with the UCS-840M addendum | Asks for a judge to be assigned |
| UD-14 | Notice of Entry | Served with the entered judgment |
| UD-15 | Affirmation of Service by Mail of JOD | Proves the judgment was served |
Also in the packet: the Certificate of Dissolution, which the county clerk sends to the Department of Health, and the DRL 255 Addendum.
The no-fault complaint
In a no-fault case, the Verified Complaint states that the relationship "has broken down irretrievably for a period of at least six months" and that the plaintiff has said so under oath (DRL § 170(7)). It also has to state which of the five residency tests in DRL § 230 you meet and, for the county, the basis for venue under CPLR 515.
The Joint Divorce forms
Spouses who agree on everything and haven't started a case can file together using the Uncontested Joint Divorce packet, authorized in all counties since January 15, 2025. There's a separate packet for couples with children under 21. You must use the court's approved forms. Start with the JD-1 information booklet and the joint divorce forms page.
The free DIY program
The court's DIY Uncontested Divorce program asks questions online and prepares the papers for you. It's for spouses who are both over 18, have no children under 21, whose marriage has been over for at least six months, and who have settled all property and debt issues. It's free, and no one may charge you to use it.
Other forms you may need
- Affirmation in Support of Application to Waive Court Costs, Fees and Expenses, if you can't afford the $335 in court fees (CPLR 1101). See cost.
- Statement of Net Worth, the sworn financial disclosure used in contested cases and whenever the court needs financial information. Since January 1, 2026, it uses an affirmation rather than a notarized signature.
- Separation agreements and stipulations of settlement aren't court forms. They must be signed and acknowledged before a notary in the form required for a deed (DRL § 236(B)(3)); an ordinary affirmation doesn't work for them.
Filing electronically
Matrimonial cases can be e-filed through the state's NYSCEF system in authorized counties. Under the court rule for matrimonial cases (22 NYCRR 202.16-c), e-filing proceeds on a consensual basis, and for anyone without a lawyer it is always voluntary. Check the court's matrimonial e-filing page for the authorized counties and the consent form.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I get New York divorce forms?
From the court system's website, which has the full uncontested packet (UD-1 to UD-15), the instructions, the Joint Divorce packet and the free DIY program. The forms are free.
What is the UD-7 form in New York?
The Affirmation of Defendant. Your spouse signs it to agree to the divorce and to waive the 40-day wait before an unanswered case can be put on the calendar.
Can my spouse and I file divorce papers together in New York?
Yes, with the Uncontested Joint Divorce packet, if you agree on everything and no divorce case has been started.
Do New York divorce forms need to be notarized?
Most sworn court forms can now be signed as affirmations under CPLR 2106. Separation agreements and other matrimonial agreements still need a notary acknowledgment in deed form.
Can I file for divorce online in New York?
In authorized counties, matrimonial cases can be e-filed through NYSCEF on a consensual basis. The DIY program prepares papers online, but you still file them with the county clerk.