Updated May 2026 Virginia
Virginia Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Virginia — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Virginia government websites.
$100
LLC Filing Fee
$86
Divorce Filing Fee
$5,000
Small Claims Limit
$10
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in Virginia
Full details →$100
Filing Fee
$50
Annual Report
None
Publication
$100+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: Virginia requires an annual fee even if your LLC had zero activity that year.
Pro tip: Northern Virginia is a major tech hub with proximity to federal contracts.
Small Claims Court in Virginia
Full details →$5,000
Max Claim
$30–$75
Filing Fee
5 yrs
Written Contract SOL
General District Court
Court Name
Tip: Virginia's limit is $5,000 — cases above this go to Circuit Court where attorneys are advisable.
Divorce Filing Costs in Virginia
Full details →$86
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$40
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
Virginia has one of the lowest base filing fees in the US. A 6-month (or 1-year with children) separation is required.
Notary Fees in Virginia
Full details →$10
Acknowledgment
$10
Jurat
$25
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap
$10 per act; $25 for RON. State sets allowable travel fee schedule.
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