Legal Costs in New York City, NY (2026)
Filing fees for LLCs, divorce, small claims, and notary services in New York City — all sourced from official New York state records.
New York City is a city in New York County, New York. Whether you're starting a business, filing a small claims case, or going through a divorce, the fees you pay are set at the New York state level — not the city or county level — with limited exceptions for county-specific court fees. Forming an LLC costs $200 in state filing fees. Small claims cases can be filed for disputes up to $10,000 in the Small Claims Court. Divorce filing fees in New York start at $335. All figures on this page are verified from official New York government sources and updated for 2026.
Form an LLC in New York City, NY
To form an LLC with a New York City address, you file with the New York Secretary of State — not the city or county. The state filing fee is $200. Standard processing takes 7 business days. There is also an annual report fee of $9.
New York requires LLCs to publish a notice in two newspapers for 6 weeks. Costs range from $50 upstate to $1,200+ in NYC counties.
| State filing fee | $200 |
| Annual report fee | $9 |
| Standard processing | 7 business days |
| Expedited processing | 1 |
| Publication cost | $200 |
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Small Claims Court in New York City
Small claims cases in New York City are heard at the Small Claims Court in New York County. The maximum you can sue for is $10,000. Filing fees range from $15–$20 depending on the claim amount.
| Court name | Small Claims Court |
| Filing location | New York County |
| Maximum claim limit | $10,000 |
| Filing fee | $15–$20 |
| Written contract SOL | 6 years |
| Oral contract SOL | 6 years |
Where to File in New York City
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 New York City
Divorce petitions in New York City are filed at the New York County courthouse. The New York County court divorce filing fee is $335. Sheriff service costs $60.
We have verified divorce filing fees specifically for New York County. See full New York County divorce fee details →
| Filing location | New York County Courthouse |
| Filing fee | $335 (New York County) |
| Sheriff service fee | $60 |
| Children surcharge | None |
| Parenting class | Not required |
| Certified copy fee | $8 |
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Find a Notary in New York City, NY
New York caps notary fees at $2 per notarial act ($25 for remote online notarization). Common places to find a notary in New York City: your bank (often free for account holders), UPS Store, FedEx Office, public libraries, and law offices.
New York 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 New York City notary in person.
| Acknowledgment fee cap | $2 |
| Jurat fee cap | $2 |
| RON (remote online) | $25 |
| State fee law | Yes — fee cap enforced |
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