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Westchester County LLC Publication

How to Publish an LLC in Westchester County (2026)

Core Process33 min readUpdated May 3, 2026By Jasmine Kohli

Westchester LLC Publication at a Glance

Publishing your LLC in Westchester County means running a notice of formation in two newspapers designated by the Westchester County Clerk — one daily and one weekly — once per week for six consecutive weeks, then filing a Certificate of Publication with the New York Department of State. The requirement comes from NY LLC Law §206, and the entire process must be completed within 120 days of your LLC's effective formation date. Most Westchester LLCs finish in 8–10 weeks. We handle the entire process for a flat $385 — newspapers, affidavits, and the $50 state filing included.

Westchester LLC Publication

8–10 wks
Typical Timeline
$385
Our Flat Fee
120 days
Statutory Deadline

LLC publication in Westchester County — newspapers, documents, and official filing in a clear five-step path

Key Facts at a Glance

What Is the LLC Publication Requirement?

New York is one of the few states that requires every newly formed LLC to publish notice of its formation in newspapers. The rule comes from Section 206 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law, and it has been on the books in essentially its current form since the LLC act was adopted in 1994.

After you file your Articles of Organization with the Department of State, your LLC must publish a copy of those articles — or a notice containing the substance thereof — in two newspapers designated by the county clerk of the county where your LLC's office is located. The notice runs once per week for six consecutive weeks. After publication ends, each newspaper issues a notarized affidavit of publication, and you file those affidavits along with a Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708) and the $50 state filing fee with the New York Department of State.

The 120-day clock starts on the effective date of your Articles of Organization. This is typically the date the Department of State processes your filing, which appears on your filing receipt. If you elected a delayed effective date (up to 60 days post-filing), the clock starts on that delayed date instead.

Every LLC formed in New York must comply. There are no exceptions based on size, industry, revenue, or activity level. The requirement applies equally to single-member LLCs, multi-member LLCs, and professional LLCs (PLLCs). Foreign LLCs registering to do business in New York under §802 have a parallel publication requirement that follows the same general process.

NY LLC publication is a one-time statutory requirement under §206, not an ongoing service. Once your Certificate of Publication is filed and the Department of State issues the receipt, the requirement is permanently satisfied. There are no annual renewals, no recurring publication fees, and no further filings tied to publication — even if your LLC's information changes later.

The 5 Steps to Publish Your Westchester LLC

Five steps to publish your LLC in Westchester County — file articles, get designation, publish, collect affidavits, file certificate

Here is the complete process from start to finish. Every Westchester LLC publication follows the same five steps in the same order.

Step 1: Form Your LLC With the NY Department of State

File your Articles of Organization (Form DOS-1336) with the New York Department of State. Your articles must list Westchester County as the county where your LLC's office is located — this is the field that determines which county's newspapers you publish in. The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $200.

Once the state processes your filing, you receive a filing receipt that confirms the LLC's effective date, DOS ID number, and registered information. Save that filing receipt — you'll need it for two reasons: (1) the effective date starts your 120-day publication clock, and (2) the Westchester County Clerk's office requires the filing receipt to issue your newspaper designations.

Sub-steps in Step 1:

  • Confirm Westchester County is listed as your LLC's office location on the Articles
  • Note the effective date on the filing receipt (this is the date the 120-day clock starts)
  • Save digital and physical copies of the filing receipt
  • Confirm the LLC name on the filing receipt matches what you intend to use on every subsequent document — character for character

The County on Your Articles Determines Publication Location

Your LLC must publish in the county listed on your Articles of Organization, not where you happen to live or where your business operates. If you listed Westchester on your Articles, you publish in Westchester. If your articles list a different county, you publish there — or you would need to file a Certificate of Change (§211-A) before publishing to update the designated county. Most Westchester-designated LLCs already match where the owner intends to operate, in which case no change is needed.

Step 2: Get Your Newspaper Designation From the Westchester County Clerk

Contact the Westchester County Clerk's office to obtain your newspaper designation. Unlike NYC counties (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx) where the clerk assigns specific newspapers per LLC, Westchester maintains a standing list of designated newspapers — currently 4 daily papers and 21 weekly papers — and the LLC owner picks one of each.

You can reach the clerk at (914) 995-3070 (LLC publications line) or visit the office at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601 (entrance through the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse at 111 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd). The clerk also publishes the current designation list at westchesterclerk.com/about/designated-newspapers. For our complete walkthrough of the designated list with rates and contact information, see Westchester County Designated Newspapers for LLC Publication.

Sub-steps in Step 2:

  • Request the current designated newspaper list (designations rotate periodically — always verify before placing ads)
  • Choose one daily newspaper from the list
  • Choose one weekly newspaper from the list
  • Confirm with the clerk that both are currently active designations as of your publication start date

Picking the Right Combination Matters

Newspaper rates vary widely. Pairing The Journal News (typically $200–$300 for six weeks) with an affordable community weekly like The Rivertowns Enterprise (~$112) can hold combined newspaper fees to roughly $262. Choosing the New York Law Journal as your daily — also designated, but priced for a different market — can push the same six-week run past $1,500. The combination is the single biggest cost lever in the entire process. Our cost breakdown article covers the rate ranges in detail, and our which newspapers can I use guide shows the full Westchester roster.

Step 3: Publish Your Notice for Six Consecutive Weeks

Once your designation is confirmed, you contact each newspaper directly to place your publication notice. The notice must run once per week for six consecutive weeks in both the daily and the weekly. The two papers do not need to start on the same day, but each must complete its own six-week run. Most Westchester LLCs run them in parallel to keep the timeline tight.

The notice text must include all of the following:

  • The name of the LLC (exactly as it appears on the Articles of Organization)
  • The date the Articles of Organization were filed with NY DOS
  • The county in which the LLC's office is located (Westchester)
  • The street address of the LLC's principal business location, if different from the registered agent's address
  • The name and post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process served on the LLC
  • The character or purpose of the LLC's business

The newspapers handle typesetting, scheduling, and proof of publication. You pay each newspaper's legal-notice rate up front, typically by check or credit card. The dailies invoice as a single line item for the six-week run; many weeklies do as well, though a few bill per insertion.

Sub-steps in Step 3:

  • Draft the notice text and verify every field against your Articles of Organization
  • Send the notice (and payment) to each newspaper
  • Confirm the first publication date with each paper in writing
  • Track the six insertions in each paper — keep a calendar or use a spreadsheet
  • Save the tear sheets if the newspapers send them (some don't)

Notice-Text Errors Are the Most Common Cause of Re-Publication

If the notice text contains a typo in the LLC name, an incorrect filing date, or a missing required field, the publication may not satisfy §206 — and you may need to re-run the entire six-week notice in both papers. Always proofread the notice against your filing receipt before authorizing the newspapers to publish. Better still, have a second person verify it. We treat this as the highest-risk step in the workflow and run a name-and-date match against the DOS filing receipt before any newspaper goes to press.

Step 4: Collect Your Affidavits of Publication

After the six-week publication period ends, each newspaper issues a notarized affidavit of publication — a sworn statement signed by the publisher or an authorized representative confirming that your notice ran on the specified dates. You need both affidavits (one from each newspaper) to file your Certificate of Publication.

Affidavits typically arrive 1–2 weeks after publication ends. Some newspapers mail them automatically; many require you to request them. A few smaller weeklies will only release the affidavit after final payment is confirmed and a request is on file. If you haven't received an affidavit within 10 business days of your final publication date, follow up by phone or email.

Sub-steps in Step 4:

  • Confirm the final publication date with each newspaper
  • Request the affidavit from each newspaper if it hasn't arrived within 1 week of the final date
  • Verify the affidavit lists all six publication dates correctly
  • Verify the LLC name on the affidavit matches your Articles of Organization exactly
  • Save originals — NY DOS prefers original affidavits attached to the Certificate of Publication

Step 5: File Your Certificate of Publication With NY DOS

With both notarized affidavits in hand, you complete the Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708) and file it with the New York Department of State. This is the final step — and the one that satisfies the §206 requirement.

What to submit:

  • Completed Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708)
  • Both original affidavits of publication, attached to the certificate
  • $50 filing fee (check, money order, or credit card via the Credit Card/Debit Card Authorization Form — Visa, MasterCard, American Express)

Mail everything to:

New York Department of State Division of Corporations One Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12231

Standard processing is 2–4 weeks. Optional expedited processing is available: $25 (24-hour), $75 (same-day), or $150 (2-hour). Most Westchester LLCs use standard processing because the §206 requirement is satisfied at the moment of filing — the receipt is confirmation, not the trigger.

The LLC name and filing date on your Certificate of Publication must exactly match the records of the Department of State. Mismatches — even punctuation or capitalization — are the leading cause of rejection. See filing the Certificate of Publication in Westchester for the full walkthrough.

The Most Common Rejection Reason

Name mismatches account for the majority of Certificate of Publication rejections. The LLC name on Form DOS-1708 must match your Articles of Organization character-for-character — including punctuation ("LLC" vs "L.L.C."), spacing, capitalization, and any special characters. If you used "Smith Holdings, LLC" on your Articles, "Smith Holdings LLC" (no comma) on the certificate will be rejected. Pull the name directly from the filing receipt and copy-paste rather than retyping.

Westchester LLC Publication Week-by-Week Timeline

The total timeline from start to finish is typically 8–10 weeks. The six-week publication period is fixed by statute and cannot be shortened. The variables are how quickly you obtain your designation, how fast the newspapers issue affidavits, and how long the Department of State takes to process your filing.

WeekActivityOwnerCost Incurred
0File Articles of Organization with NY DOS; receive filing receiptYou$200 (Articles fee)
1Verify designated-newspaper list with Westchester County Clerk; choose daily + weeklyYou / us$0
1Draft notice text; verify against filing receiptYou / us$0
1–2Place notice with both newspapers; pay legal-notice fees up frontYou / us$200–$400
2First insertion in both newspapers (Week 1 of 6)Newspapers(paid)
3Second insertion (Week 2 of 6)Newspapers
4Third insertion (Week 3 of 6)Newspapers
5Fourth insertion (Week 4 of 6)Newspapers
6Fifth insertion (Week 5 of 6)Newspapers
7Sixth and final insertion (Week 6 of 6)Newspapers
8–9Collect both affidavits of publication from newspapersYou / us$0
9Prepare Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708); file with NY DOSYou / us$50 (state fee)
9–12NY DOS processes Certificate (2–4 weeks standard)DOS
12Receive filed Certificate of Publication — requirement satisfiedYou / us

If you opt for expedited DOS processing, the Week 9–12 wait shrinks: $25 brings it to 24 hours, $75 to same-day, $150 to two hours. For most Westchester LLCs there's no rush — the §206 requirement is satisfied at the moment of filing, so the receipt is confirmation rather than the trigger.

Start Within Two Weeks of Formation

The 120-day deadline gives you roughly 17 weeks. An 8–10 week process leaves a comfortable 7–9 week buffer if you start promptly. Starting within two weeks of forming your LLC protects against unexpected delays in newspaper designation, affidavit collection, or DOS processing. If you're already past Week 6 post-formation, start today — see our missed deadline guide for late-filer specifics.

Westchester LLC Publication Cost Breakdown

Westchester is one of the most affordable downstate counties for LLC publication. Total cost depends almost entirely on which two newspapers you choose. Here is a detailed breakdown.

Detailed Cost Table

Cost ComponentDIYWith Our Service
Daily newspaper (6 weeks)$100 – $200Included
Weekly newspaper (6 weeks)$100 – $200Included
Affidavit handling / coordinationYour timeIncluded
Certificate of Publication preparationYour timeIncluded
NY DOS filing fee (Form DOS-1708)$50Included
Optional expedited DOS processing$25 – $150Available on request
Total typical cost$250 – $450$385 flat

What "Included" actually covers in our $385:

  • Verifying the current Westchester County Clerk designated-newspaper list
  • Selecting a cost-effective daily + weekly combination
  • Placing the notice with both newspapers and paying their legal-notice fees
  • Monitoring publication for all six consecutive weeks
  • Collecting both notarized affidavits of publication
  • Preparing the Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708)
  • Paying the $50 NY DOS filing fee
  • Filing the certificate and delivering the filed copy back to you

For most Westchester LLCs, our $385 flat fee lands within $50 of (or below) the all-in DIY cost. The deeper rate ranges per newspaper, county-vs-county comparisons, and savings strategies are in our Westchester LLC publication cost breakdown.

Westchester County Clerk Full Contact Info

The Westchester County Clerk's office is the source of truth for designated newspapers and the office you (or your service) coordinate with at the start of every publication. Here is the complete contact information.

Westchester County Clerk's Office

What to bring or have ready when you contact the clerk:

  • Your LLC's exact legal name (must match your Articles of Organization character-for-character)
  • Your DOS filing receipt (showing the LLC's DOS ID and effective date)
  • Your decision on which one daily and which one weekly newspaper you want to use (or ask the clerk's staff to confirm what's currently designated before you choose)

The clerk's office does not place ads on your behalf, set rates, or guarantee newspaper availability. Their role is to designate which newspapers the LLC may use; the actual ad placement is handled by you (or your publication service) directly with the newspapers.

Special Situations

Most Westchester LLC publications are routine — domestic LLC, formed in the last few weeks, owner publishes within the 120-day window with no complications. Several edge cases come up often enough to address explicitly.

Foreign LLCs (Out-of-State LLCs Registering in NY)

If your LLC was formed in another state (Delaware, Wyoming, New Jersey, Connecticut, etc.) and you registered to do business in New York under §802, you have a parallel publication requirement. The mechanics are essentially the same as for domestic LLCs: publish in two designated newspapers in the county listed on your Application for Authority, run for six consecutive weeks, collect affidavits, and file a Certificate of Publication. The notice text differs slightly — it references the state of formation rather than the date of NY DOS articles — and the certificate form is a different one (Certificate of Publication for a Foreign Limited Liability Company). We handle foreign LLC publications under the same flat-fee model.

Professional LLCs (PLLCs)

PLLCs are subject to the same §206 publication requirement as ordinary LLCs. There is no PLLC-specific exemption or alternate procedure. The notice must list the same six required elements, and the Certificate of Publication is filed the same way. The only practical difference is that PLLCs file Articles of Organization with a different form (DOS-1336-f) and must be authorized by the relevant licensing board before formation — but once formed, publication works identically.

Late Filers (Past the 120-Day Deadline)

If you missed the 120-day deadline, your LLC's authority to conduct business in New York is suspended — but the LLC still exists and the publication path is still open. There is no penalty fee for late filing. You complete the same five-step process (designation, publish for six weeks, collect affidavits, file the Certificate of Publication), and the moment NY DOS processes the certificate, your authority is restored. Many Westchester LLCs publish 1–3 years after formation; some publish a decade or more out. We handle late publications routinely. See our dedicated missed deadline guide for Westchester for the full walkthrough.

LLC Name Changes Mid-Publication

If you file a Certificate of Amendment to change your LLC's name during the six-week publication, the publication-in-progress is tied to the original name. You generally have two options: (1) finish the publication under the original name and file the Certificate of Publication referencing it, or (2) re-start publication under the new name. Most NY DOS guidance treats option 1 as acceptable when the name change is filed after publication began. This is a situation where calling the clerk's office or DOS for case-specific guidance is sensible.

LLC With No NY Address (Pure Online Businesses)

Your LLC must have a designated county for §206 to apply, but it does not need a physical New York office or storefront. Pure online businesses with a Westchester designation publish in Westchester newspapers regardless of where the owner physically lives or where servers are located. The county on the DOS record is what governs publication location, full stop.

Member Changes During Publication

Member additions, removals, or transfers during the publication window do not affect publication. The notice text references the LLC entity, not its membership. You do not need to amend or re-publish if members change.

What Can Go Wrong (Troubleshooting)

Westchester publication is a well-worn process, but five problems show up often enough to be worth flagging.

1. Notice Text Errors

The most common and most expensive failure mode. A typo in the LLC name, an incorrect filing date, a missing required element (purpose statement, address, registered agent), or an extra character in the entity designator can render the publication non-compliant. Worst case: re-run the entire six-week notice in both papers ($200–$400 + 6+ weeks).

How to prevent: Proofread the notice text against the actual DOS filing receipt before any newspaper goes to press. Have a second person verify. Copy-paste the LLC name; never retype.

2. Publishing in a Non-Designated Newspaper

A newspaper that was designated last quarter may not be designated today. If you publish in a paper that's no longer on the Westchester County Clerk's active list, the Certificate of Publication will be rejected — wasting your money, your time, and potentially pushing you past the 120-day deadline.

How to prevent: Verify the current designation list with the clerk before you place any ads. The list on the clerk's website is updated, but a phone confirmation is the safest check. We verify designations with the clerk before every order we accept.

3. Affidavit Delays

Some newspapers (especially smaller weeklies) are slow to issue affidavits. Without both affidavits in hand, you cannot file the Certificate of Publication. If you're approaching the 120-day deadline, an affidavit delay can become a real problem.

How to prevent: Confirm the final publication date with each paper. Request the affidavit in writing if it hasn't arrived within 7 business days of the final insertion. Keep contact info for the legal-notice clerk at each paper, not just the general phone line.

4. Name Mismatch on Certificate of Publication

The leading rejection reason at NY DOS. If the LLC name on Form DOS-1708 doesn't match your Articles of Organization exactly — including punctuation, spacing, capitalization, and entity designator format — the certificate is rejected and returned, often with a 2–4 week lag.

How to prevent: Pull the LLC name directly from the filing receipt. Copy-paste rather than retyping. Check punctuation in particular: "LLC" vs "L.L.C.", trailing comma vs no comma, "Limited Liability Company" spelled out vs abbreviated.

5. Missing the Six-Week Run

A few weeklies go on holiday breaks (last week of December, July 4 week, etc.) and may skip a publication date without notifying you. If your six-week run includes a skipped issue, you have only five qualifying insertions and the publication does not satisfy §206.

How to prevent: Confirm the publication schedule in writing at the start. Track each insertion. Ask for tear sheets or written confirmation after each issue.

The five-step process is well-defined, but the failure modes cluster at the same handful of points: notice-text accuracy, designation verification, name match on the certificate, and on-schedule six-week runs. Most Westchester LLCs that run into trouble run into trouble at one of these five points — not somewhere else.

Already in Westchester? No County Change Required

If your LLC's Articles of Organization already list Westchester County as the county where your office is located, you do not need to change anything to publish. We publish in Westchester, where your LLC is already designated. We don't change your county, registered agent, or service-of-process address.

Publication runs in the county on the LLC's DOS record at the time of publication — that's your existing Westchester designation. There is no Certificate of Change required, no registered-agent swap, no service-of-process address change, no county designation update. The LLC is identical before and after our service: same registered agent, same service-of-process address, same designated county.

This matters because some other publication services structure their offering around publication in a single, predetermined county (typically Albany or Rockland, where their registered-agent infrastructure is concentrated). To deliver publication at that county's rates, the customer's LLC has to first be modified:

  • File a Certificate of Change (§211-A) with NY DOS to update the county designation
  • Update the registered agent to the provider's RA service
  • Update the service-of-process mailing address to the provider's office
  • Begin an ongoing registered-agent relationship at $125–$249/year

These changes are not required to satisfy the publication requirement. Section 206 requires publication in the county on the LLC's record — nothing in the statute requires the LLC's registered agent, SOP address, or county designation to be updated as a precondition. Some bundled services involve filing a Certificate of Change to update your LLC’s county designation as part of registered-agent signup; those changes are not required to satisfy the publication requirement.

For a Westchester-designated LLC whose business is actually in Westchester (or Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, etc.), publishing in Westchester is the direct match for what was asked: complete §206, with no other changes. See do you need to change counties if you're already in Westchester for the full breakdown.

Publication-Only vs. Bundled-RA Services

There are two service models in the NY LLC publication market.

A publication-only service (like ours) completes the §206 requirement and the engagement ends. Your LLC's registered agent, service-of-process address, and county designation remain exactly as you set them. There are no recurring fees and no ongoing relationship after the Certificate of Publication is filed. NY LLC publication is a one-time statutory requirement under §206, not an ongoing service — and a publication-only service treats it that way.

A bundled service combines publication with appointing the provider as your registered agent. As part of the signup, your LLC's registered agent, SOP address, and often county designation are updated to match the provider's location, and you enter an ongoing registered-agent subscription at $125–$249/year that continues indefinitely. The bundled-RA model is built around publication in a single predetermined county, typically Albany or Rockland. Both models are legal; they're different products serving different decisions.

For a Westchester LLC owner whose request is "publish my LLC," the publication-only model is the direct match. For a customer also looking for a registered agent service for unrelated reasons, a bundled model may be a fit — that's a separate decision worth making deliberately rather than as a side effect of satisfying a one-time publication requirement. We cover the comparison in detail in Westchester LLC publication vs bundled services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Westchester LLC publication take from start to finish?

Typical timeline is 8–10 weeks. The six-week publication period is fixed by statute and cannot be shortened. The remaining time covers verifying designated newspapers (1–5 business days), collecting affidavits after publication ends (1–2 weeks), and Department of State processing of the Certificate of Publication (2–4 weeks standard, or as fast as 2 hours with $150 expedited). Starting within two weeks of forming your LLC leaves comfortable buffer against the 120-day deadline.

Which newspapers are designated for LLC publication in Westchester County?

The Westchester County Clerk publishes a list of designated newspapers — currently 4 dailies (The Journal News, Hamodia Daily, National Herald, New York Law Journal) and 21 weeklies. You choose one daily and one weekly. Designations rotate periodically, so always verify the current list before publishing — call the clerk at (914) 995-3070 or check westchesterclerk.com/about/designated-newspapers. For the full list with rates and contact info, see our designated newspapers guide and which newspapers can I use.

How much does Westchester County LLC publication cost?

Total cost is typically $250–$450 DIY or $385 flat with our service. The DIY range covers newspaper advertising fees ($200–$400 combined for two designated newspapers) plus the $50 NY DOS Certificate of Publication filing fee. Our $385 covers everything — newspaper coordination, six weeks of publication, affidavit collection, the Certificate of Publication preparation and filing, and the $50 state fee. See our detailed cost breakdown.

What's the 120-day deadline and what happens if I miss it?

You have 120 days from your LLC's effective formation date to complete publication and file the Certificate of Publication. If you miss it, your LLC's authority to conduct business in New York is suspended — but not dissolved. There's no penalty fee. You complete the same five-step process, file the Certificate of Publication, and the suspension is lifted the moment NY DOS processes it. Late publications are common; we handle them routinely. See missed publication deadline in Westchester for full details.

Can I publish my LLC online instead of in print newspapers?

No. Section 206 specifies publication in newspapers designated by the county clerk. The statute does not provide for online-only publication as an alternative. If a designated newspaper also runs your notice on their website, that's fine — but the print version is what satisfies §206. The online-only-in-place-of-print substitution is not available.

Do I need a lawyer to publish my LLC in Westchester?

No. LLC publication is an administrative process, not a legal proceeding. Most LLC owners complete it themselves, hire a publication service, or have their formation service handle it. Hiring an attorney for routine publication adds cost without changing the outcome. The exceptions are unusual situations (mid-publication name changes, complicated foreign-LLC scenarios, disputes over publication validity) where case-specific advice may be warranted.

What is a Certificate of Publication and why do I file it?

The Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708) is the form filed with NY DOS that confirms your LLC has met the §206 publication requirement. You submit it along with both notarized affidavits of publication and the $50 filing fee. Once NY DOS processes it, your publication requirement is permanently satisfied. See our Certificate of Publication walkthrough for form-by-form detail.

Can I publish in a different county than Westchester to save money?

Technically yes — you can file a Certificate of Change (§211-A) to update your LLC's county designation before publishing, then publish in the new county. The trade-offs are real: a permanent change to your LLC's DOS record, often a registered-agent change, and (if you want to switch back later) another Certificate of Change. For a Westchester-designated LLC, the savings vs. publishing in Westchester are typically modest ($100–$200), and many of the cheaper-county options come bundled with ongoing RA fees that exceed the savings within a year. See do you need to change counties if you're already in Westchester.

Is your service really $385 with no hidden fees?

Yes. Our $385 flat fee covers everything: newspaper designation verification, both newspapers' publication fees, six weeks of monitoring, affidavit collection, Certificate of Publication preparation, the $50 NY DOS filing fee, and delivery of the filed certificate. No recurring fees, no registered-agent subscription, no county changes, no add-ons. One payment, requirement satisfied. Read is Westchester LLC publication a scam for the broader context on how this market is priced.

Will using your service change my LLC's registered agent or county?

No. Our publication service is self-contained — using us doesn't require appointing us as your registered agent or modifying your LLC's record with NY DOS. We publish in Westchester, where your LLC is already designated. The LLC is identical before and after our service: same registered agent, same service-of-process address, same designated county. The only thing that changes is that the §206 requirement is now satisfied.

What information do you need from me to start publication?

Three things: (1) your LLC's exact legal name as it appears on your Articles of Organization, (2) your DOS filing receipt (or the DOS ID and effective date), and (3) your LLC's principal business address. That's it. We handle the clerk coordination, newspaper placement, six-week monitoring, affidavit collection, and the state filing.

Can I publish if my LLC was formed years ago?

Yes. Late publication follows the same five-step process. Your LLC's authority is suspended until publication is completed, but the LLC continues to exist as an entity, contracts remain valid, and the publication itself works the same way. We've handled publications for LLCs formed within the last six months as well as LLCs formed a decade ago. The mechanics don't change.

How We Help

I'm Jasmine Kohli, and I run Westchester County LLC Publication. We are a specialist publication service — publication is what we do, and it's all we do. We publish in Westchester, where your LLC is already designated. We don't change your county, registered agent, or service-of-process address.

Our publication service is self-contained — using us doesn't require appointing us as your registered agent or modifying your LLC's record with NY DOS. We publish; we're done.

What's Included in Our $385

  • Verifying the current Westchester County Clerk designated-newspaper list
  • Selecting a cost-effective daily + weekly combination from the active designations
  • Placing the notice with both newspapers and paying their legal-notice fees
  • Monitoring publication for all six consecutive weeks
  • Collecting both notarized affidavits of publication
  • Preparing your Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708)
  • Paying the $50 NY DOS filing fee
  • Filing with NY DOS and delivering the filed certificate to you

What We Don't Do (And Why That Matters)

  • We don't change your LLC's county designation. Your LLC stays in Westchester.
  • We don't become your registered agent. Your existing setup is unchanged.
  • We don't change your service-of-process mailing address.
  • We don't enroll you in any subscription, recurring fee, or ongoing service.
  • We don't make any other changes to your DOS record.

A publication-only service completes the requirement and the engagement ends. That's the model.

What We Need From You

  • Your LLC's exact legal name (as it appears on your Articles of Organization)
  • Your DOS filing receipt (or the DOS ID + effective date)
  • Your LLC's principal business address

That's the entire intake. We handle every other step.

Publish your Westchester LLC for $385

Flat fee, all-inclusive. We handle clerk coordination, both newspapers, six weeks of publication, affidavits, and the Certificate of Publication filing. No recurring fees. No county changes.

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Key Takeaways

  • Westchester LLC publication is a five-step process — form the LLC, get the designation, publish for six weeks, collect affidavits, file the Certificate of Publication
  • Total timeline is 8–10 weeks — the six-week publication period is fixed by statute; everything else is variable
  • The 120-day deadline is strict — start within two weeks of forming your LLC to leave comfortable buffer
  • Total cost is $250–$450 DIY or $385 with our flat-fee service — newspaper combination is the single biggest cost lever
  • Westchester maintains a standing list of 4 dailies and 21 weeklies — you pick one of each (unlike NYC where the clerk assigns)
  • The most common rejection reason is name mismatch on the Certificate of Publication — match the Articles of Organization character-for-character
  • NY LLC publication is a one-time statutory requirement under §206, not an ongoing service
  • A publication-only service completes the requirement and the engagement ends
  • Already designated in Westchester? You don't need a county change to publish — publication runs in the county on the LLC's record
  • The LLC is identical before and after our service: same registered agent, same service-of-process address, same designated county
  • Late publications are routine — no penalty fee, just complete the same process and the suspension is lifted

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The information in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we strive for accuracy, laws and procedures may change. Newspaper rates and designation lists are current to the best of our knowledge but should be verified directly with the Westchester County Clerk and the newspapers themselves before placing your notice. For specific legal questions about your LLC, consult with a qualified attorney. Westchester County LLC Publication provides publication services and administrative filing assistance — we are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice.

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