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Updated May 2026 Maryland

Maryland Legal Costs (2026)

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

$100
LLC Filing Fee
$165
Divorce Filing Fee
$5,000
Small Claims Limit
$8
Max Notary Fee
LegalCostCalculator Editorial Team Data sourced from official government websites  ·  Last reviewed:

LLC Formation Costs in Maryland

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$100
Filing Fee
$300
Annual Report
None
Publication
$100+
Est. Year-1 Total

Watch out: Maryland's $300 annual personal property return makes it one of the most expensive states to maintain an LLC.

Pro tip: Proximity to DC — valuable for government contracting businesses.

Small Claims Court in Maryland

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$5,000
Max Claim
$34–$58
Filing Fee
3 yrs
Written Contract SOL
District Court
Court Name

Tip: Maryland attorneys are permitted but not commonly used in small claims.

Divorce Filing Costs in Maryland

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$165
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$55
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class

Maryland has a consistent statewide filing fee structure. Circuit court fees are uniform, though individual counties may add modest surcharges.

Notary Fees in Maryland

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$8
Acknowledgment
$8
Jurat
$30
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap

$8 per act in-person; $30 for RON. Mileage-based travel fees are allowed.

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