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Updated May 2026 Georgia

Georgia Legal Costs (2026)

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

$100
LLC Filing Fee
$200
Divorce Filing Fee
$15,000
Small Claims Limit
$2
Max Notary Fee
LegalCostCalculator Editorial Team Data sourced from official government websites  ·  Last reviewed:

LLC Formation Costs in Georgia

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$100
Filing Fee
$50
Annual Report
None
Publication
$100+
Est. Year-1 Total

Watch out: Georgia's foreign qualification fee ($225) is more than double the domestic formation fee.

Pro tip: Atlanta's business ecosystem makes Georgia attractive for Southeast operations.

Small Claims Court in Georgia

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$15,000
Max Claim
$45–$75
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Magistrate Court
Court Name

Tip: Georgia's Magistrate Court is one of the most accessible small claims systems in the US.

Divorce Filing Costs in Georgia

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$200
Filing Fee
$50
Children Surcharge
$50
Sheriff Service
Required
Parenting Class

Georgia fees vary considerably by county. Fulton (Atlanta) and DeKalb counties tend to be higher. Cases with children may require additional motions and fees.

Notary Fees in Georgia

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$2
Acknowledgment
$2
Jurat
N/A
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap

$2 per notarial act. RON is not permitted in Georgia. Notaries must display a fee schedule.

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