Westchester LLC Publication Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Requirements at a Glance

To publish your LLC in Westchester County, you need ten things: your Articles of Organization filing receipt from the NY Department of State, your LLC's exact legal name, your principal business address, your registered-agent information, a statement of business purpose, two newspapers chosen from the Westchester County Clerk designated list (one daily, one weekly), six consecutive weeks of publication in each, an affidavit of publication from each newspaper, a completed Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708), and the $50 state filing fee. Every requirement must be satisfied within 120 days of your LLC's effective formation date under NY LLC Law §206.

This article is your complete requirements checklist. We cover every document, every deadline, every filing, the edge cases that catch foreign LLCs and PLLCs, and the question most Westchester owners overlook: whether they need a county change at all (they don't).

Why Section 206 Requires Publication

Section 206 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law requires every domestic LLC formed in New York to publish notice of its formation in two newspapers — one daily and one weekly — designated by the county clerk where the LLC's office is located. The purpose is public notice: the statute exists so that members of the public, creditors, and counterparties have a record that a new limited liability company has been organized in the state.

New York is one of only a handful of states that still requires LLC publication, and the requirement applies universally — single-member LLCs, multi-member LLCs, manager-managed LLCs, member-managed LLCs, and professional LLCs (PLLCs) are all subject to it. The only meaningful statutory exemption is for theatrical production companies under §23.03 of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law.

The county where publication must run is determined by your Articles of Organization. Section 206 requires publication in the county on the LLC's DOS record at the time of publication. If your articles list Westchester County, that's where your notice runs. There is no option to substitute a different county — and as we cover in the Already in Westchester? section below, there is also no need to change your county to satisfy the requirement.

NY LLC publication is a one-time statutory requirement under §206, not an ongoing service. Once your Certificate of Publication is filed and accepted, the obligation is permanently satisfied. There are no annual renewals, no recurring publication fees, and no ongoing compliance work tied to publication itself.

Quick Checklist: Everything You'll Need

Before you start, gather everything on this list. Missing any one item delays the entire process — and the 120-day clock keeps running while you scramble.

That's ten core items, plus the deadline. We unpack each one below.

Legal Requirements Set by Section 206

The non-negotiable legal requirements come directly from the statute. Here is what §206 mandates:

"Within one hundred twenty days after the effectiveness of the initial articles of organization, a copy of the articles of organization or a notice containing the substance thereof shall be published once each week for six successive weeks in two newspapers of the county in which the office of the limited liability company is located, one to be a daily newspaper and one to be a weekly newspaper, to be designated by the county clerk..." — NY LLC Law §206(a)

Every domestic LLC formed in New York must comply, regardless of size, industry, revenue, or member count. The same checklist applies to a single-member LLC owned by a freelance designer in Yonkers and to a multi-member LLC running a White Plains professional firm.

Document Requirements: Deep Dive

Each document on the checklist has its own role in the process. Here is what each one is, where it comes from, and why it matters.

1. Articles of Organization Filing Receipt

This is the single most important document in the process. The Department of State issues your filing receipt when it processes your LLC formation. The receipt confirms your LLC's exact legal name, the date your articles were filed, and the effective date of formation — which is what starts your 120-day clock.

The filing receipt has a distinctive white-and-blue watermark and is often required as proof when you visit the Westchester County Clerk or place ads with designated newspapers. Keep both the original and a high-resolution scan — the Department of State does not issue replacement copies, and lost receipts can stall the entire process.

If you formed your LLC online, the filing receipt arrives by email as a PDF. If you filed by mail, it arrives in the mail, typically within two to four weeks of filing.

2. Your LLC's Exact Legal Name

The name on your publication notice must match your Articles of Organization exactly — including punctuation, spacing, capitalization, and the LLC suffix ("LLC", "L.L.C.", "Limited Liability Company"). A single character mismatch is the most common reason the Department of State rejects a Certificate of Publication.

Verify your name against the official record using the Department of State business entity search. Cross-check character by character: a missing comma, an extra space, a capitalized "The" where the official record has lowercase — any of these can cause a rejection that costs you another round of paperwork.

3. Principal Business Address

The street address where your LLC conducts business. This appears in your publication notice and on your Certificate of Publication. P.O. boxes are not acceptable — Section 206 requires a street address.

For LLCs whose business is online, home-based, or otherwise lacks a traditional storefront, the home address of the member or manager is acceptable. The publication notice will show the address publicly, so consider that before listing a personal residence.

4. Registered Agent Information

If your LLC has designated a separate registered agent (other than the Secretary of State), you need the agent's full name and street address. The Secretary of State (SSNY) is automatically the agent for service of process for every NY LLC under §301 — a separate registered agent is optional, not required.

If you don't have a registered agent and use SSNY by default, your notice still needs to specify the mailing address where SSNY should forward any process received on your behalf. This is typically your principal business address.

5. Statement of Business Purpose

A description of what your LLC does. Most LLCs use the catch-all language "any lawful purpose" or "any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLC Law of New York." Both satisfy the requirement.

A specific purpose statement (e.g., "operating a graphic design studio") is also valid but unnecessarily narrow — and any future expansion of activities could create questions about whether the original publication is still accurate. Most attorneys recommend the broad "any lawful purpose" formulation.

6. Affidavits of Publication (One From Each Newspaper)

After your six-week publication run completes, each newspaper issues a sworn affidavit confirming that your notice ran on the required dates. The affidavit is typically a one- or two-page document that includes a tear sheet of the actual published notice.

Some newspapers mail affidavits automatically; others require you to request them. Affidavits typically arrive one to two weeks after the publication period ends. You need both affidavits — one from the daily, one from the weekly — to file your Certificate of Publication.

7. Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708)

The Certificate of Publication is the form you file with the Department of State to certify that you completed the publication requirement. Download it from the NY Department of State website.

Required fields on the form:

• LLC name (must match DOS records exactly)
• Articles of Organization filing date
• A statement that the LLC has complied with §206
• The signer's printed name, title (Member, Manager, or Authorized Person), and signature
• Date of signature

The Certificate is filed with both affidavits attached and the $50 fee. We cover the filing process step by step in filing your Certificate of Publication in Westchester.

8. The $50 Filing Fee

Set by statute under §206(c), the $50 fee is fixed regardless of county, LLC type, or service provider. Payable by check or money order made out to "Department of State" or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express) using the form's payment authorization section.

Newspaper Requirements for Westchester

Westchester's newspaper rules are specific. Get them wrong and your Certificate of Publication will be rejected, with no refund of newspaper fees.

One Daily and One Weekly From the Designated List

The Westchester County Clerk maintains a list of newspapers designated for LLC publication. The list currently includes 4 daily newspapers and 21 weekly newspapers. You choose one of each — Westchester gives you that flexibility, unlike NYC boroughs where the clerk assigns specific papers to each LLC.

Both papers must be on the current designated list at the time you publish. The list rotates periodically; a paper that was designated last year may not be designated today. Always verify the current list with the Westchester County Clerk at (914) 995-3070 or on the official designated newspapers page before placing any ads.

For the full list with rates and contact information, see which newspapers can I use for Westchester LLC publication and our complete Westchester County designated newspapers guide.

Six Consecutive Weeks in Each Newspaper

Your notice must run once per week for six successive weeks in both newspapers. The weeks must be consecutive — a missed week restarts the count from week one in that paper. Both papers run simultaneously; you don't wait for one to finish before starting the other.

For a weekly newspaper, this means six issues. For a daily newspaper, the notice runs once per week for six different weeks (not six days in a row).

Print Editions Only

Section 206 requires publication in print newspapers. If a designated newspaper also publishes content online or in a digital edition, the online version alone does not satisfy the requirement. The notice must appear in the printed paper — this is one of the most common LLC publication mistakes.

Publication Must Be in the County of Designation

Section 206 requires publication in the county on the LLC's DOS record at the time of publication. If your Articles list Westchester County, you must use newspapers designated for Westchester. You cannot publish in newspapers designated for the Bronx, Manhattan, or any other county and have it count for a Westchester LLC.

This is a structural rule, not a logistical one. Some Westchester-designated newspapers happen to be physically located in Manhattan or Brooklyn — what matters is the clerk's designation, not the paper's office address.

What Must Be in Your Publication Notice

Section 206(b) lists the elements your notice must contain. The newspapers handle the actual formatting once you provide the information; you do not need to typeset the notice yourself.

How Each Element Functions in the Notice

LLC Name — Anchors the entire notice. Public-record searches by future creditors, courts, and counterparties will find the notice by name.

Date of Filing — Establishes when the LLC came into existence. Combined with the 120-day deadline, this is also what auditors look at to confirm the publication is timely.

County of Office — Confirms the publication is happening in the right place. The county here must match what's on the DOS record.

Office Location — Provides a physical address where the LLC can be located. P.O. boxes are not acceptable.

Agent for Service of Process — Tells the public who to serve if they need to commence legal action against the LLC. Default is the Secretary of State; many LLCs designate no separate agent.

SOP Mailing Address — If SSNY is the agent, this is where SSNY forwards anything served on the LLC. If a designated agent is named, this isn't required (the agent has their own address).

Business Purpose — Most LLCs use the standard "any lawful purpose" formulation. A narrow purpose creates future complications if the business expands.

Latest Dissolution Date — Almost always blank or "perpetual." Only relevant for LLCs that are pre-set to dissolve on a specific date.

Post-Publication Requirements

The six-week publication run is the longest part of the process, but it is not the final step. After publication ends, four more requirements must be satisfied to close out the requirement.

1. Collect Affidavits From Both Newspapers

Each newspaper provides a sworn affidavit confirming the dates your notice ran. Affidavits typically arrive one to two weeks after the final week of publication. Some papers send them automatically; others require a request.

Verify each affidavit:

• Lists the LLC name correctly
• Lists all six publication dates
• Includes a tear sheet of the actual notice
• Is properly notarized

If an affidavit has any error (wrong dates, wrong name, missing notarization), request a corrected version immediately. A defective affidavit will cause your Certificate of Publication to be rejected.

2. Complete the Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708)

Download Form DOS-1708 from the NY Department of State. Complete it carefully:

• LLC name (character-for-character match with DOS records)
• Articles of Organization filing date
• Statement of compliance with §206
• Signer's name, title, and signature

The signer must be a member, manager, or person otherwise authorized to act for the LLC. There is no notarization requirement on the Certificate itself, but the affidavits attached to it are notarized by each newspaper.

3. Pay the $50 Filing Fee

Payable to the Department of State by check, money order, or credit card. The form has a payment authorization section for credit card use. Some filers prefer a personal check — either is accepted.

4. Submit the Complete Filing to the Department of State

Mail the Certificate of Publication, both affidavits (with notice tear sheets attached), and the $50 fee to:

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

Standard processing takes two to four weeks. Expedited processing is available for an additional fee: $25 for 24-hour processing, $75 for same-day, $150 for two-hour. After processing, the Department of State returns a stamped filing receipt confirming the publication requirement is satisfied.

Per-Requirement Cost Table

Here is what each requirement costs, end to end, for a Westchester LLC. The total typically runs $250–$450 DIY, or $385 with our flat-fee service. For full cost analysis, see Westchester LLC publication cost.

The $50 state fee is fixed by statute and applies to every Certificate of Publication regardless of county or service provider. The variable cost is the newspaper portion — and that depends entirely on which two papers you choose from the designated list. See our cost guide for the most affordable combinations.

Timeline: When Each Requirement Must Be Met

The 120-day clock starts on the effective date of your Articles of Organization — which is the filing date for online filings, or whatever later date you specified at formation. Here is the realistic sequence:

The realistic end-to-end timeline is 8 to 10 weeks (roughly 56–70 days). With a 120-day deadline, that leaves about 50 days of buffer if you start within the first two weeks of formation. Wait too long — say, until day 60 — and the buffer evaporates fast.

The six-week publication period is fixed by statute and cannot be shortened. No expedited service from any provider can compress it. The variable factors are how quickly you start, how fast newspapers issue affidavits, and how long the Department of State takes to process the Certificate.

Edge Cases: Foreign LLCs, PLLCs, and Late Filers

The standard checklist covers most LLCs. But three special situations have additional or modified requirements.

Foreign LLCs Registering Under §802

A foreign LLC is one originally formed in another state (or country) that wants to do business in New York. Foreign LLCs register in New York by filing an Application for Authority — and they are subject to a parallel publication requirement under §802 of the LLC Law.

The §802 requirements largely mirror §206, but with a few differences:

• The notice content must reference the Application for Authority (not Articles of Organization)
• The notice must include the LLC's state or country of formation
• The notice must include the address of the LLC's principal office in its home jurisdiction
• The 120-day clock starts on the date the Application for Authority is filed with NY DOS

For Westchester County purposes, foreign-LLC publication still uses two designated Westchester newspapers and follows the same six-week rule. Foreign LLCs typically have longer notice text (because additional content is required), which can modestly increase newspaper fees.

PLLCs and the §1203 Disclosure Rules

A professional limited liability company (PLLC) is a special form of LLC organized to provide professional services that require state licensure (architects, engineers, accountants, certain healthcare professionals, and some others). PLLCs are organized under Article 12 of the LLC Law and are subject to additional requirements under §1203 and related sections.

For publication, a PLLC's notice must include:

• The same elements required by §206
• The specific profession the PLLC is authorized to practice
• The names of the members and managers who are licensed in that profession (some interpretations)
• The specific Article 12 designation

PLLC publication notices are typically slightly longer than standard LLC notices, which can affect newspaper line-rate pricing. The deadline (120 days), the six-week rule, the daily-and-weekly newspaper rule, and the Certificate of Publication filing all apply identically to PLLCs.

Late Filers — Past the 120-Day Deadline

If you are past the 120-day deadline, your LLC's authority to carry on business in New York is suspended — but the LLC itself is not dissolved. Existing contracts remain valid. Liability protection is unaffected. The single legal consequence: your LLC cannot maintain a lawsuit or proceeding in New York courts until the publication requirement is completed.

The cure is straightforward: complete the same six-week publication, file the Certificate of Publication, and the suspension is lifted. There is no late-filing penalty fee. The cost and process are identical whether you publish on day 30 or day 300. For a full breakdown, see missed LLC publication deadline in Westchester and what happens if you don't publish your LLC.

Already Designated in Westchester? No County Change Needed

If your LLC's Articles of Organization already list Westchester County, you do not need to change anything about your LLC to satisfy the publication requirement. Section 206 requires publication in the county on the LLC's DOS record at the time of publication — that's your existing Westchester designation. We publish in Westchester, where your LLC is already designated. We don't change your county, registered agent, or service-of-process address.

This is worth flagging because some national publication services advertise Westchester customers a different model: they bundle publication with becoming the customer's registered agent, change the LLC's county designation to a predetermined county (typically Albany or Rockland) where their RA infrastructure operates, publish there at lower newspaper rates, and enroll the customer in an ongoing $125–$249/year RA subscription. The publication-fee savings are real — but they come with permanent changes to the LLC's DOS record (county, registered agent, service-of-process address) that the customer didn't necessarily ask for.

Some bundled services involve filing a Certificate of Change to update your LLC’s county designation, registered agent, and service-of-process address — those changes are not required to satisfy the publication requirement. Section 206 doesn't require any of them. They are a consequence of the bundled provider's business model being concentrated in one county. For an in-depth comparison, see why some LLC publication services change your county and already in Westchester — do you need to change counties?.

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A Westchester LLC publishing in Westchester satisfies §206 directly: same county designation, same registered agent, same service-of-process address before and after publication. A publication-only service completes the requirement and the engagement ends.

For a Westchester-designated LLC whose business is actually in Westchester (or Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Scarsdale, Mount Kisco, Peekskill, etc.), publishing in Westchester is the direct match for what the statute requires. No filings to update your county. No registered-agent change. No service-of-process address change. No recurring fee. The requirement is satisfied, and the engagement ends.

Westchester County Clerk: The Complete Reference

The Westchester County Clerk's office is where designated-newspaper questions are answered. Their LLC publications staff handles inquiries about the current list, designation procedures, and county-clerk-side rules.

Westchester County Clerk's Office

• County Clerk: Timothy C. Idoni
• Address: 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601
• Entrance: Through the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse at 111 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.
• LLC Publications Phone: (914) 995-3070
• Main Office Phone: (914) 995-3080
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (closed legal holidays)
• Website: westchesterclerk.com
• Designated newspapers list: westchesterclerk.com/about/designated-newspapers
• LLC publication page: westchesterclerk.com/legal-division/starting-a-business/limited-liability-company-llc

What the Clerk Does (and Doesn't) Do for LLC Publication

The clerk does:

• Maintain the designated-newspaper list for Westchester County
• Confirm whether a particular paper is currently designated
• Provide downloadable copies of the designation list
• Answer questions about the publication process

The clerk does not:

• Place ads on your behalf
• Collect newspaper fees
• Issue affidavits (newspapers do that)
• File your Certificate of Publication (you file with the Department of State directly)
• Charge a fee for designation lookups or for confirming the current list

For more detail, see our complete Westchester County Clerk LLC guide.

What to Bring to the Clerk's Office

If you visit in person:

• Your Articles of Organization filing receipt (the white-and-blue watermarked DOS document)
• A photo ID
• Notes on which two newspapers you intend to use

For most Westchester customers, the clerk visit is informational only — you can verify the designated list by phone or online, then place your ads directly with the newspapers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents do I need for LLC publication in Westchester County?

You need ten things: your Articles of Organization filing receipt, your LLC's exact legal name, your principal business address, your registered-agent information, a statement of business purpose, two newspapers chosen from the Westchester County Clerk designated list (one daily, one weekly), six consecutive weeks of publication in each, an affidavit of publication from each newspaper, a completed Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708), and the $50 state filing fee. All of this must be completed within 120 days of your LLC's effective formation date.

How many newspapers are required for LLC publication in Westchester?

Two newspapers — one daily and one weekly — both chosen from the Westchester County Clerk's designated list. Westchester gives you flexibility to pick the combination (unlike NYC boroughs, where the clerk assigns specific newspapers to each LLC). The current list includes 4 dailies and 21 weeklies. Verify the current list with the clerk's office at (914) 995-3070 or on their designated newspapers page before placing ads — designations rotate periodically.

What information must be included in the LLC publication notice?

Your notice must include eight elements under §206(b): your LLC's exact legal name, the date your Articles of Organization were filed, the county of office (Westchester), the street address of your principal office, your agent for service of process (the Secretary of State by default, or a designated registered agent), the mailing address where SSNY should forward process, a statement of business purpose (typically "any lawful purpose"), and your latest dissolution date if applicable (most LLCs leave this perpetual). The newspapers handle the actual formatting once you provide the information.

What is the 120-day deadline for LLC publication?

The 120-day deadline starts on the effective date of your Articles of Organization — typically the filing date for online filings, or whatever later effective date you specified at formation. Within those 120 days, you must complete the six-week publication run in both newspapers, collect both affidavits, complete the Certificate of Publication, and file it with the Department of State. The realistic timeline is 8–10 weeks, so starting within the first two weeks of formation gives you comfortable buffer. See our timeline guide for full detail.

What is Form DOS-1708?

Form DOS-1708 is the Certificate of Publication for a domestic LLC in New York. You file it with the Department of State after completing your six-week publication and collecting both affidavits. The form requires your LLC's exact legal name (character-for-character match with DOS records), the filing date of your Articles of Organization, a statement of compliance with §206, and the signer's name, title, and signature. It's filed with both affidavits attached and a $50 fee. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see filing your Certificate of Publication in Westchester.

Can I publish in newspapers outside Westchester County?

No. Section 206 requires publication in the county listed on your LLC's DOS record at the time of publication. If your Articles list Westchester, you publish in Westchester newspapers from the clerk's designated list. You cannot substitute Bronx, Rockland, or any other county's papers and have it count. (Note: some Westchester-designated newspapers happen to be physically located in Manhattan or Brooklyn — what matters is the clerk's designation, not the paper's office address.)

What happens if I miss the 120-day publication deadline?

Your LLC's authority to carry on business in New York is suspended, but the LLC is not dissolved. Existing contracts remain valid, and liability protection is unaffected. The single legal consequence: your LLC cannot maintain a lawsuit or proceeding in New York courts until publication is completed. There is no penalty fee for late compliance. You complete the same six-week publication, file the Certificate, and the suspension is lifted. See missed LLC publication deadline in Westchester for the full breakdown.

Are foreign LLCs subject to the same publication requirements?

Foreign LLCs (those originally formed in another state or country and registered to do business in New York) are subject to a parallel publication requirement under §802. The structure is similar — six weeks in two designated newspapers, Certificate of Publication, $50 state fee, 120-day deadline — but the notice content references the Application for Authority instead of Articles of Organization, and must include the LLC's home state or country and principal office address there. Westchester-registered foreign LLCs publish in Westchester newspapers from the same designated list.

Do PLLCs (professional LLCs) have additional publication requirements?

Yes. Professional LLCs organized under §1203 have notice-content requirements that go beyond standard LLC publication. The notice must include the specific profession the PLLC is authorized to practice and additional Article 12 information. The deadline (120 days), the six-week rule, the daily-and-weekly newspaper rule, and the Certificate of Publication filing all apply identically. PLLC notices are typically slightly longer, which can modestly increase newspaper fees.

How much does LLC publication cost in Westchester County?

DIY costs $250–$450 total — $200–$400 in combined newspaper fees plus the $50 Department of State filing fee. Our flat-fee service is $385 all-inclusive and covers everything: newspaper designation, six weeks of publication in both papers, affidavit collection, Certificate of Publication preparation and filing, and the $50 state fee. There are no recurring fees, no registered-agent subscription, and no changes to your LLC. See the full cost breakdown or compare DIY versus using a service.

Do I need to change my LLC's county to publish in Westchester?

No — not if your Articles of Organization already list Westchester County. Section 206 requires publication in the county on the LLC's DOS record at the time of publication, which is your existing Westchester designation. We publish in Westchester, where your LLC is already designated. Some bundled publication services change customers' county designations to a predetermined county (typically Albany or Rockland) where their registered-agent infrastructure operates — but those changes are not required to satisfy the publication requirement. They are a consequence of the bundled provider's business model. For more, see already in Westchester — do you need to change counties?.

Is LLC publication a recurring requirement?

No. NY LLC publication is a one-time statutory requirement under §206, not an ongoing service. Once your Certificate of Publication is filed and accepted, the obligation is permanently satisfied. There are no annual renewals, no recurring publication fees, and no ongoing compliance work tied to publication itself. This is one reason we don't bundle a registered-agent subscription with our service — converting a one-time requirement into an ongoing service relationship isn't necessary.

How We Help

I'm Jasmine Kohli, and we specialize in Westchester County LLC publication. Our $385 flat fee covers every requirement on this checklist — verifying the current designated-newspaper list with the Westchester County Clerk, selecting the most cost-effective combination, placing your notice with both newspapers, monitoring the six consecutive weeks of publication, collecting both affidavits, preparing and filing your Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708) with the Department of State, and paying the $50 state fee.

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Our service is self-contained. We publish in Westchester, where your LLC is already designated. We don't change your LLC's county, registered agent, or service-of-process address. The publication requirement is satisfied, and the engagement ends.

What We Do (and Don't Do)

What we do:

• Verify the current Westchester County Clerk designated-newspaper list before every order
• Select the most cost-effective newspaper combination
• Place your LLC notice with both newspapers
• Monitor publication for all six consecutive weeks
• Collect notarized affidavits of publication from both newspapers
• Prepare and file your Certificate of Publication with NY DOS
• Pay the $50 state filing fee
• Deliver your filed Certificate of Publication

What we don't do:

• Change your LLC's county designation (it stays in Westchester)
• Become your registered agent (your existing setup is unchanged)
• Change your service-of-process mailing address
• Enroll you in any subscription, recurring fee, or ongoing service
• Make any other modifications to your DOS record

What We Need From You

Three things:

1. Your LLC's exact legal name (as on your Articles of Organization)
2. Your DOS filing receipt or confirmation
3. Your LLC's principal business address

That's it. We handle the rest.

Key Takeaways

• Ten core requirements — filing receipt, exact LLC name, principal address, registered-agent info, business purpose, two designated newspapers, six weeks of publication in each, two affidavits, Form DOS-1708, and the $50 fee
• 120-day deadline from the effective date of your Articles of Organization — start within the first two weeks of formation for comfortable buffer
• Two newspapers required — one daily, one weekly, both from the Westchester County Clerk's designated list
• Six consecutive weeks of publication in each — fixed by statute, cannot be shortened
• The $50 state fee is fixed by §206(c) and applies regardless of county or service provider
• Name match is the #1 rejection reason — verify your LLC name against DOS records character by character before submitting the Certificate
• Foreign LLCs use §802; PLLCs have additional §1203 notice content requirements
• No penalty for late filing — your LLC's authority is suspended but not dissolved, and the cure is identical to on-time compliance
• Westchester-designated LLCs don't need a county change — Section 206 requires publication in the county on the LLC's record at the time of publication, which is your existing Westchester designation
• 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

Related Resources

• How to Publish Your LLC in Westchester County — Step-by-step process
• Westchester County Designated Newspapers — Complete list with rates
• Which Newspapers Can I Use for Westchester LLC Publication? — How to choose
• Westchester LLC Publication Cost — Full cost breakdown
• Filing Your Certificate of Publication in Westchester — Form DOS-1708 walkthrough
• How Long Does Westchester LLC Publication Take? — Timeline guide
• Section 206 Explained — The underlying statute
• Westchester County Clerk LLC Guide — Clerk procedures
• Missed LLC Publication Deadline in Westchester — Late-filer guide
• Already in Westchester — Do You Need to Change Counties? — The county-change question
• Why Some Services Change Your County — The bundled-RA model explained
• Common LLC Publication Mistakes — What to avoid

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Disclaimer

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. For specific legal questions about your LLC — including questions about foreign-LLC §802 requirements, PLLC §1203 disclosure obligations, or what to do about a missed deadline — 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.