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Updated May 2026 Michigan

Michigan Legal Costs (2026)

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

$50
LLC Filing Fee
$175
Divorce Filing Fee
$6,500
Small Claims Limit
$10
Max Notary Fee
LegalCostCalculator Editorial Team Data sourced from official government websites  ·  Last reviewed:

LLC Formation Costs in Michigan

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$50
Filing Fee
$25
Annual Report
None
Publication
$50+
Est. Year-1 Total

Watch out: Michigan requires an annual statement with a fee — missing it leads to dissolution after 2 years.

Pro tip: Low formation and annual fees — one of the more affordable Midwest states.

Small Claims Court in Michigan

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$6,500
Max Claim
$30–$70
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Division
Court Name

Tip: Michigan allows corporations to file in small claims — unlike some other states.

Divorce Filing Costs in Michigan

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$175
Filing Fee
$20
Children Surcharge
$25
Sheriff Service
Required
Parenting Class

Michigan fees vary by county. Oakland and Macomb counties near Detroit may charge slightly above the statewide average.

Notary Fees in Michigan

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$10
Acknowledgment
$10
Jurat
$10
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap

$10 per act. Notaries must inform signers of fees. Travel fees allowed with guidelines.

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