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Updated May 2026 Alabama

Alabama Legal Costs (2026)

Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Alabama — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Alabama government websites.

$200
LLC Filing Fee
$290
Divorce Filing Fee
$6,000
Small Claims Limit
$10
Max Notary Fee
LegalCostCalculator Editorial Team Data sourced from official government websites  ·  Last reviewed:

LLC Formation Costs in Alabama

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$200
Filing Fee
$100
Annual Report
None
Publication
$200+
Est. Year-1 Total

Watch out: Alabama charges both a formation fee AND a mandatory initial privilege tax filing.

Pro tip: No state income tax on LLCs treated as pass-through entities.

Small Claims Court in Alabama

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$6,000
Max Claim
$45–$85
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Court
Court Name

Tip: Alabama allows you to file in the county where the defendant lives or does business.

Divorce Filing Costs in Alabama

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$290
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$45
Sheriff Service
Required
Parenting Class

Alabama fees vary by county. Circuit courts in larger counties such as Jefferson (Birmingham) or Madison (Huntsville) may charge slightly more.

Notary Fees in Alabama

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$10
Acknowledgment
$10
Jurat
$10
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap

$10 per act. RON limited to paper documents only. Travel fees are not capped but must be disclosed.

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