Updated May 2026 Maine
Maine Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Maine — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Maine government websites.
$175
LLC Filing Fee
$120
Divorce Filing Fee
$6,000
Small Claims Limit
—
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in Maine
Full details →$175
Filing Fee
$85
Annual Report
None
Publication
$175+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: Maine has higher-than-average fees for a smaller state.
Pro tip: Low-population state means less market competition in many niches.
Small Claims Court in Maine
Full details →$6,000
Max Claim
$50–$80
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
District Court
Court Name
Tip: Maine allows you to waive the right to jury trial in exchange for a faster small claims hearing.
Divorce Filing Costs in Maine
Full details →$120
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$50
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
Maine has low, uniform divorce filing fees across the state — one of the least expensive states to file.
Notary Fees in Maine
Full details →No cap
Acknowledgment
No cap
Jurat
N/A
RON Fee
No
Fee Cap
No state maximum. Notaries must disclose fees before performing a notarization.
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