Updated May 2026 Ohio
Ohio Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Ohio — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Ohio government websites.
$99
LLC Filing Fee
$250
Divorce Filing Fee
$6,000
Small Claims Limit
$5
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in Ohio
Full details →$99
Filing Fee
None
Annual Report
None
Publication
$99+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: Ohio has a Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) for businesses with over $150,000 in annual gross receipts.
Pro tip: No annual report — free to maintain after the $99 formation fee.
Small Claims Court in Ohio
Full details →$6,000
Max Claim
$35–$80
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Division
Court Name
Tip: Ohio's limit was recently increased from $3,000 — verify your county court has updated their forms.
Divorce Filing Costs in Ohio
Full details →$250
Filing Fee
$25
Children Surcharge
$45
Sheriff Service
Required
Parenting Class
Ohio fees vary significantly by county. Some counties charge lower fees for dissolution (mutual agreement) vs. standard divorce.
Notary Fees in Ohio
Full details →$5
Acknowledgment
$5
Jurat
$25
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap
$5 per act in-person; $25 for RON. Travel fees with guidelines.
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