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Updated May 2026 Washington

Washington Legal Costs (2026)

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

$200
LLC Filing Fee
$314
Divorce Filing Fee
$10,000
Small Claims Limit
$15
Max Notary Fee
LegalCostCalculator Editorial Team Data sourced from official government websites  ·  Last reviewed:

LLC Formation Costs in Washington

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$200
Filing Fee
$60
Annual Report
None
Publication
$200+
Est. Year-1 Total

Watch out: Washington state has a Business & Occupation (B&O) tax on gross receipts — separate from the LLC fees.

Pro tip: No state income tax — favorable for profitable pass-through LLCs.

Small Claims Court in Washington

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$10,000
Max Claim
$31–$50
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Department
Court Name

Tip: Washington has low filing fees and a reasonable $10,000 limit — one of the better states for claimants.

Divorce Filing Costs in Washington

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$314
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$60
Sheriff Service
Required
Parenting Class

Washington has a moderate-to-high filing fee. King County (Seattle) and Pierce County (Tacoma) fees are consistent with the statewide figure.

Notary Fees in Washington

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$15
Acknowledgment
$15
Jurat
$25
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap

$15 per act; $25 for RON. Travel fees allowed with guidelines.

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