Westchester County Designated Newspapers for LLC Publication

The Westchester County Clerk currently designates 4 daily newspapers and 21 weekly newspapers for LLC publication. You need one of each — one daily and one weekly — and your notice must run in both for six consecutive weeks. Unlike NYC boroughs where the clerk assigns specific newspapers to you, Westchester lets you choose from the approved list. This gives LLC owners more control over their publication costs.

Which Daily Newspapers Are Designated in Westchester County?

The Westchester County Clerk currently designates four daily newspapers for LLC publication:

The Journal News is Westchester's primary local daily and the most commonly used for LLC publication. It covers Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties and offers competitive advertising rates compared to the other daily options.

Which Weekly Newspapers Are Designated in Westchester County?

The Westchester County Clerk designates 21 weekly newspapers. Here is the complete list:

This is one of the most extensive designated newspaper lists of any county in New York State, which is good news for LLC owners — more options mean more control over your publication costs.

Why Must Newspapers Be Designated by the County Clerk?

The designation requirement comes directly from Section 206 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. The statute says that your LLC notice must be published in two newspapers "designated by the county clerk" of the county where your LLC's office is located.

This is not a suggestion — it is a legal requirement. The statute explicitly states that a notice published in a newspaper not designated by the county clerk "shall not be deemed to be one of the publications required."

The designation system serves a practical purpose. The county clerk verifies that each newspaper meets minimum standards — it must be a legitimate print publication with actual circulation in or near the county. This prevents LLC owners from publishing in obscure or non-existent publications that no one would ever read.

How Does the Westchester County Clerk Designate Newspapers?

The Westchester County Clerk's office maintains and publishes the official list of designated newspapers. Here is how the system works:

• The clerk evaluates newspapers based on publication frequency, circulation, and distribution within or near Westchester County
• The list can change — newspapers can be added or removed at any time. A newspaper that was designated six months ago may not be designated today
• No fixed rotation schedule — unlike some NYC borough clerks who use a strict rotation system to assign newspapers, the Westchester County Clerk publishes a standing list and lets you choose
• The official list is posted online at westchesterclerk.com/about/designated-newspapers
• You can also call the clerk's office at (914) 995-3070 to confirm the current list

What Is the Difference Between Daily and Weekly Newspapers?

Section 206 requires that you publish in one daily newspaper and one weekly newspaper. You cannot substitute two dailies or two weeklies — you must have one of each.

Daily newspapers publish a new edition every day (or most days of the week). In Westchester, the four designated dailies include major papers like The Journal News and specialized publications like the New York Law Journal.

Weekly newspapers publish one edition per week. Westchester has 21 designated weeklies, ranging from hyperlocal community papers covering specific towns to county-wide business and legal publications.

Your LLC notice runs once per week for six consecutive weeks in both newspapers. In the daily paper, the notice appears once per week (not every day). In the weekly paper, it appears in each weekly edition for six weeks.

What Happens If You Pick the Wrong Newspapers?

Publishing in non-designated newspapers is the single most common mistake we see LLC owners make when they try to handle publication themselves. Here is what can go wrong:

• The Department of State rejects your Certificate of Publication — if the affidavits come from newspapers not on the county clerk's designated list, the Certificate of Publication will not be accepted
• You have to start over — six more weeks of publication in the correct newspapers, plus more fees
• Your 120-day deadline keeps running — the clock does not pause while you fix the mistake, which could push your LLC into suspension
• You lose the money you already spent — newspaper advertising fees are not refundable

How Westchester Differs from NYC Boroughs

If you have looked into LLC publication for other New York counties, you may have noticed that the process works differently in New York City. Here is how Westchester compares:

This flexibility is one of the advantages of having your LLC's office in Westchester County. By choosing cost-effective newspapers from the designated list, you can keep your publication expenses significantly lower than in Manhattan or other NYC boroughs. See the full publication requirements checklist for Westchester County for everything you need to know.

How to Select Newspapers for LLC Publication

When selecting newspapers from the designated list, the key factors are cost and reliability. Here is a recommended approach:

1. Verify the current designated list with the Westchester County Clerk before placing any notices — designations can change
2. Select one daily and one weekly that offer the best combination of cost and publication reliability
3. Contact both newspapers directly to place the notice and confirm the six-week schedule
4. Monitor publication to make sure each weekly insertion runs on time — a missed week may require restarting the count
5. Collect both affidavits after the six weeks and prepare the Certificate of Publication for filing

A publication service handles all of these steps. If doing it yourself, budget 2–4 hours for newspaper coordination and follow-up over the eight-to-ten-week process. For a detailed comparison of doing it yourself versus hiring a service, see DIY LLC publication versus using a service in Westchester.

How Much Do Designated Newspapers Charge?

Newspaper advertising rates for LLC publication notices vary significantly. Here is a general range based on the Westchester designated newspapers:

The combination you choose can mean the difference between $300 total in newspaper fees and $2,000 or more. This is why newspaper selection matters — and why we select the most cost-effective combination for every client we serve. For a complete breakdown of all costs, see how much LLC publication costs in Westchester.

Full-service publication providers for Westchester County typically charge $375–$500, which covers both newspapers, the six weeks of publication, affidavit collection, Certificate of Publication preparation, and the $50 Department of State filing fee.

How to Verify the Current Designated Newspaper List

Designations can change, so it is important to verify the current list before publishing. Here are three ways to check:

1. Online: Visit westchesterclerk.com/about/designated-newspapers for the full list with contact information
2. By phone: Call the Westchester County Clerk's office at (914) 995-3070 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
3. In person: Visit 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601 (enter through the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse at 111 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd)

Verifying the current list before placing any notices is essential. This eliminates the risk of publishing in a newspaper that has been removed from the designated list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose which designated newspapers to use in Westchester County?

Yes. Unlike NYC boroughs where the clerk assigns specific newspapers to your LLC, the Westchester County Clerk publishes a list and lets you choose any one daily and one weekly from it. This gives you control over your publication costs by selecting the most cost-effective combination.

How often does the Westchester County Clerk update the designated newspaper list?

There is no fixed schedule. The clerk can add or remove newspapers at any time. The list published at westchesterclerk.com/about/designated-newspapers reflects the current designations. Always verify the list before publishing.

Does it matter which daily newspaper I pick for LLC publication?

It matters for cost. All four designated daily newspapers satisfy the legal requirement equally, but rates vary dramatically. The Journal News is typically the most cost-effective daily option for Westchester LLC publication. The New York Law Journal, while designated, charges $1,200 to $2,000 or more — far more than necessary to meet the requirement.

Can I use a newspaper from another county for Westchester LLC publication?

Only if that newspaper is on the Westchester County Clerk's designated list. Several designated newspapers are physically located outside Westchester — in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Long Island City. What matters is the clerk's designation, not the newspaper's physical address. You cannot use a random out-of-county newspaper that is not on the list.

What happens if a newspaper loses its designation after I start publishing?

This is rare but possible. If a newspaper is removed from the designated list during your six-week publication run, it creates a complicated situation. This is one of the common mistakes that can derail LLC publication. This is one reason to verify designations immediately before placing notices and to choose established newspapers that have been on the list consistently. For specific legal questions about this scenario, consult with a qualified attorney.

Do I need to get a separate designation letter from the County Clerk?

No. In Westchester County, the designated newspaper list is publicly available. You do not need a personalized designation letter or assignment. You simply choose from the published list and contact the newspapers directly. Some LLC owners confuse this with the NYC process, where the clerk issues a specific designation for each LLC — Westchester works differently.

Why are some designated newspapers located outside Westchester County?

The county clerk can designate any newspaper that meets the publication criteria, regardless of where its office is physically located. Papers like Hamodia (Brooklyn), The Jewish Press (Brooklyn), and The Irish Echo (Manhattan) are designated for Westchester because they have circulation that reaches the county. The physical location of the newspaper's office does not determine whether it qualifies for designation.

Westchester County LLC Publication Service

I am Jasmine Kohli, and we specialize in Westchester County LLC publication. Newspaper selection is one of the most important parts of the process — and one of the easiest places to make a costly mistake.

Our $385 flat fee includes verifying the current designated newspaper list, selecting the most cost-effective combination, placing notices in both newspapers, monitoring publication for six consecutive weeks, collecting both affidavits, preparing and filing the Certificate of Publication, and the $50 DOS filing fee. No county changes, no registered agent requirement, no recurring fees. Check the pricing page for details, compare us against other options in the best publication services guide, or visit the FAQ for common questions.

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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, consult with a qualified attorney. Westchester County LLC Publication provides publication services and administrative filing assistance — I am not a law firm and cannot provide legal advice.