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Updated May 2026 Tennessee

Tennessee Legal Costs (2026)

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

$300
LLC Filing Fee
$184
Divorce Filing Fee
$25,000
Small Claims Limit
Max Notary Fee
LegalCostCalculator Editorial Team Data sourced from official government websites  ·  Last reviewed:

LLC Formation Costs in Tennessee

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$300
Filing Fee
$300
Annual Report
None
Publication
$400+
Est. Year-1 Total

Watch out: Tennessee has a $300 annual report fee AND a minimum franchise/excise tax — one of the pricier states to maintain.

Pro tip: No personal income tax and a growing business-friendly environment in Nashville.

Small Claims Court in Tennessee

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$25,000
Max Claim
$75–$170
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
General Sessions Court
Court Name

Tip: Tennessee has the highest small claims limit in the US at $25,000 — a major advantage for plaintiffs.

Divorce Filing Costs in Tennessee

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$184
Filing Fee
$25
Children Surcharge
$50
Sheriff Service
Required
Parenting Class

Tennessee fees vary by county. Urban counties like Shelby (Memphis) and Davidson (Nashville) may add minor surcharges.

Notary Fees in Tennessee

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No cap
Acknowledgment
No cap
Jurat
$25
RON Fee
No
Fee Cap

No state maximum for in-person acts. RON capped at $25.

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