Legal Costs in Las Vegas, NV (2026)
Filing fees for LLCs, divorce, small claims, and notary services in Las Vegas — all sourced from official Nevada state records.
Las Vegas is a city in Clark County, Nevada. Whether you're starting a business, filing a small claims case, or going through a divorce, the fees you pay are set at the Nevada state level — not the city or county level — with limited exceptions for county-specific court fees. Forming an LLC costs $425 in state filing fees. Small claims cases can be filed for disputes up to $10,000 in the Justice Court. Divorce filing fees in Nevada start at $299. All figures on this page are verified from official Nevada government sources and updated for 2026.
Form an LLC in Las Vegas, NV
To form an LLC with a Las Vegas address, you file with the Nevada Secretary of State — not the city or county. The state filing fee is $425. Standard processing takes 4 business days. There is also an annual report fee of $350.
0| State filing fee | $425 |
| Annual report fee | $350 |
| Standard processing | 4 business days |
| Expedited processing | 1 |
| Publication cost | Not required |
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Small Claims Court in Las Vegas
Small claims cases in Las Vegas are heard at the Justice Court in Clark County. The maximum you can sue for is $10,000. Filing fees range from $46–$92 depending on the claim amount.
| Court name | Justice Court |
| Filing location | Clark County |
| Maximum claim limit | $10,000 |
| Filing fee | $46–$92 |
| Written contract SOL | 6 years |
| Oral contract SOL | 4 years |
Where to File in Las Vegas
Always call ahead to verify hours and accepted payment methods before visiting. Hours may vary on holidays.
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Filing for Divorce in Las Vegas
Divorce petitions in Las Vegas are filed at the Clark County courthouse. The Clark County court divorce filing fee is $364. Sheriff service costs $35.
We have verified divorce filing fees specifically for Clark County. See full Clark County divorce fee details →
| Filing location | Clark County Courthouse |
| Filing fee | $364 (Clark County) |
| Sheriff service fee | $35 |
| Children surcharge | None |
| Parenting class | Not required |
| Certified copy fee | $10 |
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Find a Notary in Las Vegas, NV
Nevada caps notary fees at $15 per notarial act ($25 for remote online notarization). Common places to find a notary in Las Vegas: your bank (often free for account holders), UPS Store, FedEx Office, public libraries, and law offices.
Nevada also allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) — get documents notarized via video call from anywhere, capped at $25. Useful if you can't travel to a Las Vegas notary in person.
| Acknowledgment fee cap | $15 |
| Jurat fee cap | $15 |
| RON (remote online) | $25 |
| State fee law | Yes — fee cap enforced |
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