Updated May 2026 Missouri
Missouri Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Missouri — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Missouri government websites.
$50
LLC Filing Fee
$163
Divorce Filing Fee
$5,000
Small Claims Limit
$5
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in Missouri
Full details →$50
Filing Fee
None
Annual Report
None
Publication
$50+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: Missouri requires a registered agent but has no annual report — less admin burden.
Pro tip: No annual report fee — very low ongoing costs.
Small Claims Court in Missouri
Full details →$5,000
Max Claim
$35–$60
Filing Fee
5 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Court
Court Name
Tip: Missouri allows attorney representation in small claims, though it's not required.
Divorce Filing Costs in Missouri
Full details →$163
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$45
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
Missouri is an affordable state for divorce filing. Circuit court fees vary by county, with Jackson and St. Louis counties being slightly higher.
Notary Fees in Missouri
Full details →$5
Acknowledgment
$5
Jurat
$5
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap
$5 per act in-person; $5 + RON transaction fee for remote. Fee schedule must be displayed.
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