Updated May 2026 Arkansas
Arkansas Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Arkansas — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Arkansas government websites.
$45
LLC Filing Fee
$165
Divorce Filing Fee
$5,000
Small Claims Limit
—
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in Arkansas
Full details →$45
Filing Fee
$150
Annual Report
None
Publication
$45+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: The annual franchise tax report fee of $150 is higher than the initial formation fee.
Pro tip: Very low formation fee at $45 — one of the cheapest in the US.
Small Claims Court in Arkansas
Full details →$5,000
Max Claim
$35–$65
Filing Fee
5 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Division
Court Name
Tip: Corporations cannot file in Arkansas small claims court — only individuals.
Divorce Filing Costs in Arkansas
Full details →$165
Filing Fee
$20
Children Surcharge
$50
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
Arkansas is one of the more affordable states to file for divorce. Fees vary somewhat by county.
Notary Fees in Arkansas
Full details →No cap
Acknowledgment
No cap
Jurat
N/A
RON Fee
No
Fee Cap
No state maximum. Notaries may charge reasonable fees with advance disclosure.
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