New York requires most newly-formed LLCs to publish a notice (or the substance of the Articles of Organization) in two newspapers for six consecutive weeks and then file proof with the NY Department of State.
This requirement is controlled by the county where your LLC office is located (as listed in your Articles). The county clerk designates the eligible newspapers.
If you do not comply within 120 days, New York can suspend your LLC’s authority to carry on, conduct, or transact business.
New York LLC Law requires most newly formed LLCs to publish a copy of the Articles of Organization (or a notice related to the formation) in two newspapers in the county where the LLC office is located.
You run a legal notice in two county-designated newspapers (one daily and one weekly) once per week for six consecutive weeks, then file proof with the NY Department of State.
Must be completed within 120 days after the LLC’s Articles of Organization become effective.
Newspapers must be designated by the county clerk. You generally do not pick any paper you want.
After publishing, each newspaper provides an affidavit of publication, which you attach to your state filing.
File a Certificate of Publication with the affidavits attached and the required state fee.
This is a New York State requirement for NY LLCs. It is separate from IRS items like EIN.
This requirement exists because New York law mandates public notice of LLC formation. Completing it on time keeps your company in good standing for operating in New York.
Noncompliance can suspend your LLC’s authority to carry on, conduct, or transact business in New York.
Publication completion helps keep your setup consistent when vendors, banks, or partners request compliance proof.
Businesses that ignore the requirement can face avoidable operational and legal roadblocks later.
You have 120 days. Starting early prevents rush costs and scheduling delays with newspapers.
Missing the publication requirement can trigger a suspension of authority until the requirement is satisfied.
A practical workflow most founders follow. Costs and timelines vary by county and newspaper availability, so start early.
You must publish in two newspapers designated by the county clerk (one daily and one weekly).
Ask each newspaper for their exact ad specs, pricing, and start date. The notice typically runs once per week for six consecutive weeks in each paper.
After the publication period ends, each newspaper provides an affidavit. Keep both originals for your state filing packet.
Attach both affidavits, include the filing fee, and submit to the NY Department of State.
Complete publication and file proof within 120 days after formation becomes effective to avoid suspension of authority.
You can complete the publication requirement yourself by coordinating with the county clerk and newspapers, or use a guided service to reduce back-and-forth and prevent deadline mistakes.
Best if you are comfortable contacting the county clerk, coordinating with two newspapers, tracking the 6-week run, and assembling the final filing packet.
If you want assistance, we guide the process, keep the notice details consistent with your NY DOS records, and help you prepare the final state filing packet. (Publication and filing are governed by New York requirements.)
Help coordinating designated newspapers and required notice format.
Ensure affidavits and Certificate of Publication are assembled correctly for filing.
