Updated May 2026 North Dakota
North Dakota Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in North Dakota — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official North Dakota government websites.
$135
LLC Filing Fee
$80
Divorce Filing Fee
$15,000
Small Claims Limit
$5
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in North Dakota
Full details →$135
Filing Fee
$50
Annual Report
None
Publication
$135+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: North Dakota requires an annual report every year — don't miss the deadline.
Pro tip: Moderate fees and low business competition in many sectors.
Small Claims Court in North Dakota
Full details →$15,000
Max Claim
$35–$65
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Court
Court Name
Tip: North Dakota has one of the highest limits at $15,000.
Divorce Filing Costs in North Dakota
Full details →$80
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$30
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
North Dakota has one of the lowest divorce filing fees in the country. District court fees are flat and statewide.
Notary Fees in North Dakota
Full details →$5
Acknowledgment
$5
Jurat
$5
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap
$5 per act including RON.
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