LLC publication cost in New York, county by county
The single biggest factor in what you'll pay isn't the service you hire — it's the county on your LLC's formation paperwork. Here's why the same legal requirement is inexpensive in one county and $1,700 in another — and why Albany is the affordable end of that range.
Why the county decides the price
New York LLC Law §206 requires publishing your formation notice for six weeks in two newspapers designated by your county's clerk — one daily, one weekly. You can't shop around for cheaper papers; the clerk's designation is the designation. So the price of compliance is simply whatever those two papers charge — and a Manhattan daily charges Manhattan advertising rates.
Approximate newspaper costs by county
Combined cost of both designated papers for the full six-week run (state's $50 filing fee not included). These are ballparks from published rates — papers change prices, so verify before you buy:
| County (LLC office) | Approx. newspaper cost |
|---|---|
| Albany | Lowest in New York |
| New York (Manhattan) | $1,000 – $1,700 |
| Kings (Brooklyn) | $400 – $800 |
| Queens | $300 – $600 |
| Bronx | $250 – $500 |
| Nassau / Suffolk | $300 – $700 |
| Westchester | $150 – $350 |
| Monroe (Rochester) | $100 – $250 |
| Erie (Buffalo) | $80 – $200 |
Why Albany is the affordable county
Albany County's clerk-designated newspapers publish at some of the lowest legal-notice rates in New York — a fraction of what a Manhattan daily commands. That's why an Albany-based publication is the sensible route for anyone who wants to satisfy §206 without an outsized newspaper bill. It's Albany County that we specialize in, so it's the papers, timing, and paperwork we know cold.
The done-for-you price
A publication in an expensive county can run well past $1,000 once newspaper costs and a service fee are combined. We keep it to one flat $300 — both designated Albany County papers, the full six-week run, both affidavits, and a ready-to-file packet, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee. You pay the state's $50 filing fee directly when you file. See exactly what's included.
Publish in the cheapest county, without the busywork.
Albany County, both designated papers, six weeks, ready-to-file packet — $300 flat. 100% money-back guarantee.
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General information, not legal advice. Newspaper rates are approximate and change.