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What is a Divorce Settlement Agreement?

A divorce settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between divorcing spouses that resolves all matters of their marriage — including property division, child custody, child support, spousal support, and debt allocation — without going to trial.

When do you need one?

You need a divorce settlement agreement when filing for an uncontested divorce (where both spouses agree on terms), when mediating a divorce, or when formalizing a separation agreement before or during divorce proceedings.

Does it need to be notarized?

Yes. Most courts require the divorce settlement agreement to be notarized before it can be filed. Notarization verifies both spouses signed voluntarily and confirms their identities.

Can you notarize a Divorce Settlement Agreement online in your state?

Yes — in every state. 45 states have enacted their own remote online notarization (RON) laws, and residents of the remaining states can legally notarize online with a commissioned notary in a RON-authorized state; the notarization is valid nationwide under interstate recognition rules. Select your state for its specific requirements.

AlabamaValid via out-of-state notaryAlaskaRON authorized since 2021ArizonaRON authorized since 2020ArkansasRON authorized since 2020CaliforniaLaw pending — valid via out-of-state notaryColoradoRON authorized since 2020ConnecticutRON authorized since 2023DelawareLaw pending — valid via out-of-state notaryDistrict of ColumbiaRON authorized since 2023FloridaRON authorized since 2020GeorgiaValid via out-of-state notaryHawaiiRON authorized since 2024IdahoRON authorized since 2020IllinoisRON authorized since 2022IndianaRON authorized since 2019IowaRON authorized since 2020KansasRON authorized since 2021KentuckyRON authorized since 2020LouisianaRON authorized since 2022MaineRON authorized since 2023MarylandRON authorized since 2020MassachusettsRON authorized since 2023MichiganRON authorized since 2019MinnesotaRON authorized since 2019MississippiLaw pending — valid via out-of-state notaryMissouriRON authorized since 2020MontanaRON authorized since 2019NebraskaRON authorized since 2020NevadaRON authorized since 2019New HampshireRON authorized since 2022New JerseyRON authorized since 2022New MexicoRON authorized since 2021New YorkRON authorized since 2023North CarolinaRON authorized since 2023North DakotaRON authorized since 2019OhioRON authorized since 2019OklahomaRON authorized since 2020OregonRON authorized since 2022PennsylvaniaRON authorized since 2020Rhode IslandRON authorized since 2023South CarolinaValid via out-of-state notarySouth DakotaRON authorized since 2020TennesseeRON authorized since 2019TexasRON authorized since 2018UtahRON authorized since 2019VermontRON authorized since 2022VirginiaRON authorized since 2012WashingtonRON authorized since 2020West VirginiaRON authorized since 2021WisconsinRON authorized since 2020WyomingRON authorized since 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does a divorce settlement agreement need to be notarized?
Yes. Most courts require notarization for the agreement to be filed and approved by a judge.
Can we write our own divorce settlement agreement?
Yes. Spouses can draft their own agreement, but it must comply with state law. Having it reviewed by an attorney is recommended. It must still be notarized and approved by the court.
Is a divorce settlement agreement the same as a divorce decree?
No. The settlement agreement is a contract between the spouses. The divorce decree is the court order that finalizes the divorce. The court typically incorporates the settlement into the decree.
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