Updated May 2026 Louisiana
Louisiana Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Louisiana — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Louisiana government websites.
$100
LLC Filing Fee
$250
Divorce Filing Fee
$5,000
Small Claims Limit
—
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in Louisiana
Full details →$100
Filing Fee
$30
Annual Report
None
Publication
$100+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: Louisiana uses a unique civil law system — consult a local attorney for unusual contract situations.
Pro tip: Low annual report fee and moderate formation cost.
Small Claims Court in Louisiana
Full details →$5,000
Max Claim
$75–$150
Filing Fee
10 yrs
Written Contract SOL
City Court / Justice of the Peace
Court Name
Tip: Louisiana property damage claims have only a 1-year statute of limitations — act quickly.
Divorce Filing Costs in Louisiana
Full details →$250
Filing Fee
$20
Children Surcharge
$50
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
Louisiana fees vary by parish (county equivalent). Orleans Parish (New Orleans) and East Baton Rouge may charge more than rural parishes.
Notary Fees in Louisiana
Full details →No cap
Acknowledgment
No cap
Jurat
N/A
RON Fee
No
Fee Cap
No state maximum for notary fees. Fees vary by notary and region.
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