Updated May 2026 Kentucky
Kentucky Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Kentucky — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Kentucky government websites.
$40
LLC Filing Fee
$148
Divorce Filing Fee
$2,500
Small Claims Limit
—
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in Kentucky
Full details →$40
Filing Fee
$15
Annual Report
None
Publication
$40+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: Kentucky's LLET (Limited Liability Entity Tax) applies to LLCs with over $3 million in revenue.
Pro tip: Lowest formation fee in the US at $40.
Small Claims Court in Kentucky
Full details →$2,500
Max Claim
$28–$58
Filing Fee
5 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Court
Court Name
Tip: Kentucky has the lowest limit of any US state at $2,500.
Divorce Filing Costs in Kentucky
Full details →$148
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$40
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
Kentucky has some of the lowest divorce filing fees in the nation. Circuit court fees are set at the state level.
Notary Fees in Kentucky
Full details →No cap
Acknowledgment
No cap
Jurat
N/A
RON Fee
No
Fee Cap
No state maximum. Notaries set reasonable fees with advance notice.
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