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Updated May 2026 Florida

Florida Legal Costs (2026)

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

$125
LLC Filing Fee
$400
Divorce Filing Fee
$8,000
Small Claims Limit
$10
Max Notary Fee
LegalCostCalculator Editorial Team Data sourced from official government websites  ·  Last reviewed:

LLC Formation Costs in Florida

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$125
Filing Fee
$138
Annual Report
None
Publication
$125+
Est. Year-1 Total

Watch out: Annual report must be filed between January 1 and May 1 each year or a $400 late fee applies.

Pro tip: No state income tax — major advantage for profitable LLCs.

Small Claims Court in Florida

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$8,000
Max Claim
$55–$300
Filing Fee
5 yrs
Written Contract SOL
County Court
Court Name

Tip: Florida filing fees are among the highest in the US — factor this into your breakeven calculation.

Divorce Filing Costs in Florida

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$400
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$40
Sheriff Service
Required
Parenting Class

Florida charges similar filing fees statewide. Individual clerks may add small service charges. Parenting classes are commonly required when children are involved.

Notary Fees in Florida

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$10
Acknowledgment
$10
Jurat
$25
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap

$10 per notarial act in-person; $25 per RON act. Travel fees are not capped.

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