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Updated May 2026 Massachusetts

Massachusetts Legal Costs (2026)

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

$500
LLC Filing Fee
$200
Divorce Filing Fee
$7,000
Small Claims Limit
Max Notary Fee
LegalCostCalculator Editorial Team Data sourced from official government websites  ·  Last reviewed:

LLC Formation Costs in Massachusetts

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$500
Filing Fee
$500
Annual Report
None
Publication
$500+
Est. Year-1 Total

Watch out: Massachusetts has the highest formation fee ($500) AND the highest annual report fee ($500) — $1,000 in year one, $500 every year after.

Pro tip: Access to Boston's tech and biotech ecosystem if you operate here.

Small Claims Court in Massachusetts

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$7,000
Max Claim
$40–$150
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Session
Court Name

Tip: Massachusetts allows online filing through eFileMA for many counties.

Divorce Filing Costs in Massachusetts

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$200
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$60
Sheriff Service
Required
Parenting Class

Massachusetts Probate and Family Court fees are set statewide. Some courts add minor surcharges for additional motions in contested cases.

Notary Fees in Massachusetts

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No cap
Acknowledgment
No cap
Jurat
N/A
RON Fee
No
Fee Cap

No state maximum. Notaries set reasonable fees.

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