Westchester County Clerk — What LLC Owners Need to Know
The Westchester County Clerk's office plays one specific role in your LLC publication process: designating the newspapers where your notice of formation must appear. Under Section 206 of the NY LLC Law, every New York LLC must publish in one daily and one weekly newspaper designated by the county clerk. In Westchester, you choose from the clerk's approved list — the clerk does not assign specific newspapers to you. The clerk does not file your Certificate of Publication. That goes to the New York Department of State in Albany.
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Westchester County Clerk at a Glance
- 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
- Phone: (914) 995-3080 (main) | (914) 995-3070 (Legal Division)
- Hours: Monday -- Friday, 8:30 AM -- 4:30 PM (excluding legal holidays)
- Website: westchesterclerk.com
- Designated newspaper list: westchesterclerk.com/about/designated-newspapers
What Does the Westchester County Clerk Do for LLC Publication?
The county clerk's role in LLC publication is narrow but essential. Here is exactly what the clerk does and does not do:
| The Clerk Does | The Clerk Does NOT Do |
|---|---|
| Designates which newspapers qualify for LLC publication | File your Certificate of Publication (that goes to NY DOS) |
| Maintains and publishes the official designated newspaper list | Register or form your LLC (the Department of State handles formation) |
| Updates the list when newspapers are added or removed | Place your notice in the newspapers (you or your service handles this) |
| Makes the list available online and by phone | Issue affidavits of publication (the newspapers provide these) |
Newspaper designation means the clerk has verified that a newspaper meets the minimum standards for publishing legal notices — it must be a legitimate print publication with actual circulation in or near Westchester County. Only newspapers on this official list qualify for LLC publication under Section 206. A notice published in a non-designated newspaper does not count, even if that newspaper is based in Westchester.
The Westchester County Clerk currently designates 4 daily newspapers and 21 weekly newspapers for LLC publication. For the complete list with contact information and rates, see my guide to Westchester County designated newspapers.
In Westchester, you choose your own newspapers from the clerk's designated list — unlike NYC boroughs where the clerk assigns them. This gives you direct control over your publication costs.
How Newspaper Designation Works in Westchester
The designation process in Westchester is more straightforward than many LLC owners expect. Here is the step-by-step flow:
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Form your LLC — File Articles of Organization with the NY Department of State. Under Section 206, the 120-day publication window begins when the Department of State processes the filing.
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Receive your filing receipt — The Department of State sends a receipt confirming your LLC's formation date. This receipt is needed before proceeding to the next step.
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Check the designated newspaper list — Visit the Westchester County Clerk's designated newspaper page or call the Legal Division at (914) 995-3070. The list is publicly available — no appointment or visit required.
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Choose your newspapers — Select one daily and one weekly newspaper from the clerk's list. This is where Westchester differs significantly from NYC boroughs.
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Place your notice and publish — Contact both newspapers to place your notice. Section 206 requires the notice to run once per week for six consecutive weeks in both papers.
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Collect affidavits and file — After the six weeks, both newspapers provide affidavits of publication. You then file a Certificate of Publication with the Department of State in Albany.
If you have questions about your specific deadline or filing situation, consult a qualified attorney.
Westchester vs. NYC — A Key Difference
In New York City boroughs, the county clerk assigns specific newspapers to each LLC — you have no choice. In Westchester, the clerk publishes a standing list and lets you choose any combination of one daily and one weekly. This gives you control over publication costs, since rates vary significantly across the 25 designated newspapers.
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Westchester County Clerk Contact Information
Timothy C. Idoni serves as Westchester County Clerk. The County Clerk's office is located inside the Westchester County Courthouse complex in downtown White Plains.
Main office address:
110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd White Plains, NY 10601
How to enter: The building entrance is through the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Look for the courthouse entrance on Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd — the County Clerk's office is inside.
Phone numbers:
- Main line: (914) 995-3080
- Legal Division (LLC publication questions): (914) 995-3070
- Notary Public: (914) 995-3071
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed on legal holidays.
Website: westchesterclerk.com
Drop box: For convenience, documents can be delivered using the drop box located in the lobby of the courthouse.
Visiting the Clerk's Office
For LLC publication purposes, visiting the clerk's office in person is completely optional. The designated newspaper list is available online, and you can confirm current designations by phone at (914) 995-3070. Most LLC owners never need to visit.
That said, if you do choose to visit:
- Location: The courthouse is in downtown White Plains, near the intersection of Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd and Court Street
- Entrance: Enter through the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse at 111 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd — not at the 110 address, which is the mailing address
- Useful to bring: The LLC filing receipt from the Department of State (if you want to discuss your specific publication) and the LLC name as it appears in the state records
- Parking: Metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. Several municipal parking garages serve downtown White Plains
- Expect security: This is a courthouse building — you will go through a security checkpoint at the entrance
Save Yourself a Trip
Everything you need for LLC publication is available without visiting the clerk's office. The designated newspaper list is online at westchesterclerk.com/about/designated-newspapers, and the Legal Division answers questions by phone at (914) 995-3070. If you use a publication service, you will not need to interact with the clerk's office at all.
What You Do NOT Need to Do at the Clerk's Office
LLC owners frequently confuse the county clerk's role with the Department of State's role. These are the most common misconceptions we encounter:
You do not file your Certificate of Publication here. After your six weeks of publication are complete, the Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708) is mailed directly to the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, in Albany. The county clerk has nothing to do with this filing.
You do not register or form your LLC here. LLC formation is handled entirely by the NY Department of State. The county clerk does not process Articles of Organization or any LLC formation documents.
You do not need a personalized designation letter. Some LLC owners expect the clerk to issue a letter specifically designating newspapers for their LLC — similar to how NYC borough clerks assign newspapers to individual LLCs. Westchester does not work this way. The clerk publishes one master list of designated newspapers, and you choose freely from that list. No individual designation is needed.
You do not pay any fees to the county clerk for LLC publication. The clerk's newspaper designation service is free. The fees you pay are to the newspapers (for running the notice) and to the Department of State ($50 for filing the Certificate of Publication). See the full cost breakdown for Westchester LLC publication.
How We Work with the Westchester County Clerk's Office
I am Jasmine Kohli, and we handle Westchester County LLC publication every day. Here is how the clerk's office fits into the publication process we manage for our clients:
We verify the current designated newspaper list before every publication. Designations can change — newspapers can be added or removed at any time. Before placing any client's notice, we confirm the current list directly with the clerk's office. This eliminates the risk of publishing in a newspaper that has been removed from the designated list, which would mean starting over. Learn more about common pitfalls in our guide to LLC publication mistakes.
We select the most cost-effective newspaper combination. Westchester has 25 designated newspapers with rates that vary dramatically. Some weekly papers charge $100-$200 for six weeks, while some dailies charge $1,200 or more. We track which designated newspapers have lower rates and consistent publication schedules.
We handle all newspaper coordination. You do not need to contact the clerk's office, the newspapers, or the Department of State. Our $385 flat fee covers the entire process — newspaper placement, six weeks of monitoring, affidavit collection, and Certificate of Publication filing with the $50 DOS fee included.
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Do I need to visit the Westchester County Clerk's office for LLC publication?
No. The designated newspaper list is available online at westchesterclerk.com/about/designated-newspapers, and you can confirm current designations by phone at (914) 995-3070. Visiting the clerk's office at 110 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd in White Plains is entirely optional for LLC publication purposes.
What is the Westchester County Clerk's phone number for LLC publication questions?
The Legal Division handles LLC publication inquiries at (914) 995-3070. The main office number is (914) 995-3080. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding legal holidays. You can also find information on the clerk's website at westchesterclerk.com.
Does the Westchester County Clerk assign me specific newspapers?
No. Unlike NYC boroughs where the clerk assigns specific newspapers to each LLC, the Westchester County Clerk publishes a standing list of designated newspapers and lets you choose any one daily and one weekly from it. This gives you control over your publication costs.
Does the county clerk file the Certificate of Publication?
No. The Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708) is filed directly with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, at One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231. The county clerk's sole role in LLC publication is designating the newspapers.
Can the designated newspaper list change?
Yes. The Westchester County Clerk can add or remove newspapers from the designated list at any time. There is no fixed update schedule. Always verify the current list at westchesterclerk.com/about/designated-newspapers before placing any notices. Publishing in a newspaper that has been removed from the list means your notice does not count.
Is there a fee to get the newspaper designation from the county clerk?
No. The Westchester County Clerk provides the designated newspaper list free of charge. It is publicly available on their website. The only fees in the LLC publication process are what you pay the newspapers for running your notice and the $50 filing fee to the Department of State for the Certificate of Publication.
Who is the current Westchester County Clerk?
Timothy C. Idoni serves as Westchester County Clerk. The office is located at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601, inside the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse. For the full LLC publication requirements in Westchester County, see our detailed guide.
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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. Contact information for the Westchester County Clerk's office was verified as of 2026 but may change — always confirm current details at westchesterclerk.com. 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.