Updated May 2026 Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Rhode Island — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Rhode Island government websites.
$150
LLC Filing Fee
$160
Divorce Filing Fee
$2,500
Small Claims Limit
$25
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in Rhode Island
Full details →$150
Filing Fee
$50
Annual Report
None
Publication
$150+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: Rhode Island's formation fee is relatively high given its small market size.
Pro tip: Annual report fee is a reasonable $50.
Small Claims Court in Rhode Island
Full details →$2,500
Max Claim
$75–$85
Filing Fee
10 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Court
Court Name
Tip: Rhode Island has the lowest dollar limit in the US at $2,500 — very restrictive.
Divorce Filing Costs in Rhode Island
Full details →$160
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$50
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
Rhode Island has a uniform and relatively low filing fee through the Family Court. Costs are consistent statewide.
Notary Fees in Rhode Island
Full details →$25
Acknowledgment
$25
Jurat
$25
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap
$25 per act — one of the highest in-person caps in the US. RON also $25.
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