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Updated May 2026 New Jersey

New Jersey Legal Costs (2026)

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

$125
LLC Filing Fee
$300
Divorce Filing Fee
$5,000
Small Claims Limit
$2.5
Max Notary Fee
LegalCostCalculator Editorial Team Data sourced from official government websites  ·  Last reviewed:

LLC Formation Costs in New Jersey

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$125
Filing Fee
$75
Annual Report
None
Publication
$125+
Est. Year-1 Total

Watch out: New Jersey has a business minimum tax ranging from $500–$2,000 for LLCs electing S-corp taxation.

Pro tip: Strong market — dense population and proximity to NYC and Philadelphia.

Small Claims Court in New Jersey

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$5,000
Max Claim
$35–$75
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Special Civil Part
Court Name

Tip: New Jersey calls its court the 'Special Civil Part' — the process is more formal than most states.

Divorce Filing Costs in New Jersey

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$300
Filing Fee
$25
Children Surcharge
$65
Sheriff Service
Required
Parenting Class

New Jersey fees are among the higher in the Northeast. Cases involving children incur additional fees and often require a Case Management Conference.

Notary Fees in New Jersey

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$2.5
Acknowledgment
$2.5
Jurat
N/A
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap

Standard $2.50 per act; $15 for real-estate transfer grantors per transaction. RON fee not set by statute.

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