New York LLC Publication Requirement — Step 5 of 9
New York LLCs must satisfy the state publication requirement after formation: two county-designated newspapers, six successive weeks, then a $50 Certificate of Publication filing.
Within 120 days after formation, publish the required notice in two county-designated newspapers — one daily and one weekly — once a week for six successive weeks, then file the Certificate of Publication ($50) with the Department of State.
- Deadline
- Within 120 days
- Newspapers
- 1 daily + 1 weekly
- Run length
- 6 successive weeks
- Who designates papers
- County clerk
- Certificate fee
- $50
- Next
- EIN
What New York’s Publication Requirement Requires
After a New York LLC is formed, LLC Law §206 requires publication of a notice in two newspapers designated by the county clerk for the county stated in the Articles of Organization. One paper must be a daily newspaper and the other a weekly newspaper. The notice runs once each week for six successive weeks.
How to Complete Publication
- Confirm the county listed for the LLC’s office in the Articles of Organization.
- Contact that county clerk and obtain the two designated newspapers.
- Arrange the required notice with both newspapers.
- Run the notice once a week for six successive weeks.
- Collect each newspaper’s affidavit of publication.
- File the Certificate of Publication with the Department of State and pay the $50 state filing fee.
What Publication Costs
The Department of State fee is fixed, but newspaper charges are not. The cost depends on the county and the specific papers the county clerk designates. New York City counties are often significantly more expensive than many upstate counties, so the county-of-office decision should be made carefully before filing the Articles.
| Cost item | Amount / rule |
|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $200 |
| Newspaper publication | Varies by county and newspaper |
| Certificate of Publication | $50 |
| Publication period | 6 successive weeks |
| Completion deadline | Within 120 days after formation |
If You Miss the Deadline
Failure to comply does not erase the LLC’s existence, but New York law suspends the LLC’s authority to carry on, conduct, or transact business in the state until the publication requirement is cured. Complete the publication and file the Certificate of Publication to restore authority.
What Comes Next
Once publication is underway or complete, obtain your EIN, then keep your biennial statement deadline on your compliance calendar.
Publication Requirement FAQ
Enjoys-life Team is the founder and CEO of Enjoys-life. This New York publication guide is designed as practical educational information and should be checked against the current Department of State and county-clerk instructions for your specific filing.