Updated May 2026 Minnesota
Minnesota Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Minnesota — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Minnesota government websites.
$155
LLC Filing Fee
$365
Divorce Filing Fee
$15,000
Small Claims Limit
$5
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in Minnesota
Full details →$155
Filing Fee
None
Annual Report
None
Publication
$155+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: Minnesota's formation fee is moderate — but check for city/county business license requirements.
Pro tip: No annual report fee after the initial formation.
Small Claims Court in Minnesota
Full details →$15,000
Max Claim
$75–$110
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Conciliation Court
Court Name
Tip: Minnesota calls its court 'Conciliation Court' — hearings are typically informal.
Divorce Filing Costs in Minnesota
Full details →$365
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$60
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
Minnesota has relatively high divorce filing fees for a Midwest state. Hennepin County (Minneapolis) is consistent with the statewide fee.
Notary Fees in Minnesota
Full details →$5
Acknowledgment
$5
Jurat
N/A
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap
$5 per act. RON fee rules not fully codified. Travel fees with guidelines.
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