Updated May 2026 Wisconsin
Wisconsin Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Wisconsin — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Wisconsin government websites.
$130
LLC Filing Fee
$184
Divorce Filing Fee
$10,000
Small Claims Limit
$5
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in Wisconsin
Full details →$130
Filing Fee
$25
Annual Report
None
Publication
$130+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: Wisconsin's foreign qualification fee is actually lower than its domestic formation fee — unusual.
Pro tip: Low annual report fee and straightforward filing process.
Small Claims Court in Wisconsin
Full details →$10,000
Max Claim
$50–$95
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Court
Court Name
Tip: Wisconsin allows both written and electronic service of process — faster case initiation.
Divorce Filing Costs in Wisconsin
Full details →$184
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$50
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
Wisconsin fees are set by county within a statewide range. Divorce is officially called 'dissolution of marriage' in Wisconsin.
Notary Fees in Wisconsin
Full details →$5
Acknowledgment
$5
Jurat
$5
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap
$5 per act plus a technology fee for RON.
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