Updated May 2026 Montana
Montana Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Montana — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Montana government websites.
$35
LLC Filing Fee
$120
Divorce Filing Fee
$7,000
Small Claims Limit
$10
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in Montana
Full details →$35
Filing Fee
$15
Annual Report
None
Publication
$35+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: Montana has no sales tax — beneficial for product-based businesses.
Pro tip: Lowest formation fee in the US at $35. No sales tax.
Small Claims Court in Montana
Full details →$7,000
Max Claim
$30–$70
Filing Fee
8 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Justice Court
Court Name
Tip: Montana's 8-year statute of limitations on written contracts is one of the longest.
Divorce Filing Costs in Montana
Full details →$120
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$50
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
Montana has low, uniform divorce filing fees — one of the cheapest states in the nation. District court fees are consistent statewide.
Notary Fees in Montana
Full details →$10
Acknowledgment
$10
Jurat
$10
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap
$10 per act; RON also $10 plus a technology fee. Fee schedule must be displayed.
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