Brooklyn LLC Publication Costs: Kings County Process
Brooklyn (Kings County) LLC publication typically costs $1,300-$1,700+, making it one of the more expensive counties in New York. Add the $50 Certificate of Publication filing fee, and you're looking at $1,350-$1,750+ total. Like the other NYC boroughs, the Kings County Clerk assigns designated newspapers from a rotating list. Your final cost depends on which papers you're assigned.
Kings County Publication Facts
Brooklyn LLC Publication Cost Breakdown
Here's what you can expect to pay for LLC publication in Kings County:
Total DIY Cost: $1,350-$1,750+
| Cost Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Both designated newspapers — one daily, one weekly (6 weeks) | $1,300-$1,700+ |
| Certificate of Publication filing fee | $50 |
| Total | $1,350-$1,750+ |
Why the Wide Range?
Brooklyn publication costs vary significantly based on:
- Which newspapers you're assigned — The Kings County Clerk assigns papers from a rotating list
- Notice length — Longer LLC names, addresses, or purpose statements cost more
- Current newspaper rates — Papers adjust legal advertising rates periodically
The Kings County Clerk does not publish the full list of designated newspapers publicly. You won't know which papers — and therefore what cost — until you request your designation.
Doing it yourself vs. LLC Publishers
Doing it yourself costs $1,300-$1,700+ in newspaper fees, but that buys the insertions and nothing else. Our $1,475 is flat and all-inclusive, and it ends with a filed Certificate of Publication in your hands.
| Doing it yourself | With LLC Publishers |
|---|---|
| Newspaper fees: $1,300-$1,700+ | $1,475 flat, all-inclusive |
| $50 state filing fee | Included |
| You request the newspaper designation from the County Clerk, then wait for whichever papers they assign | We request it and work with whichever papers the clerk assigns |
| You work out which of the eight NY Department of State forms applies to your entity type, and complete it correctly | We prepare the right form for your entity type and file it |
| You mail the filing to the Department of State — roughly a week in transit — then follow up to confirm it arrived | We file electronically through the state's eCorp system as a Service Company registered with NY DOS, so it arrives the same day and skips about a week |
| You chase both newspapers for the affidavits, and pay their affidavit and notarization fees | We collect them and the fees are included |
| Wrong ad copy, or an insertion the paper misses through a press problem, means publishing again and paying again | We fix it at our cost and guarantee the work — you never pay twice |
| 10-15 hours of your time | We handle every step |
| Total: $1,350-$1,750+ for newspapers and the state fee, plus 10-15 hours of your time | $1,475 flat — everything above included, through to your filed Certificate of Publication |
What your price covers
- Newspaper designation — we request it from the Kings County Clerk and work with whichever daily and weekly they assign
- Ad placement — we submit your notice to one daily and one weekly newspaper
- Scheduling — we get all six weekly insertions booked
- Six-week monitoring — we track every insertion to confirm it ran
- Affidavits — we collect the notarized affidavits of publication, and pay the newspapers' affidavit and notarization charges
- Certificate of Publication — we prepare the form and file it with the NY Department of State, including the $50 state fee
- Follow-ups — we chase the newspapers, the clerk and the Department of State throughout
- Delivery — we send you the filed Certificate of Publication, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee
Brooklyn vs. Other NYC Boroughs
Brooklyn is expensive, but not the most expensive place to publish in New York City:
| Borough/County | Typical Total Cost | Daily Newspaper |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan (New York) | $1,650-$2,350+ | Premium clerk-assigned dailies |
| Brooklyn (Kings) | $1,350-$1,750+ | Varies by assignment |
| Queens | $1,150-$1,500+ | Queens Daily Eagle |
| Bronx | $1,600-$2,100+ | Varies by assignment |
| Staten Island (Richmond) | $1,050-$1,500+ | Varies by assignment |
| Albany | $230-$400+ | Local papers |
Brooklyn costs less than Manhattan and the Bronx, but still far more than upstate counties. Publication rates vary across NY's 62 counties because each county clerk designates different newspapers, and those newspapers set their own rates.
Designated Newspapers for Kings County
The Kings County Clerk maintains a list of approved newspapers for LLC publication. Based on available information, commonly designated papers include:
Daily Newspapers
- New York Daily News — Major metropolitan daily
- New York Post — Major metropolitan daily
- Brooklyn Daily Eagle — Brooklyn's local daily newspaper
Weekly Newspapers
- Brooklyn Paper — Weekly covering all of Brooklyn
- Park Slope Courier — Covers Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill
- Bay News — Incorporates Kings Courier and Flatbush Life
- Mill Basin/Marine Park Courier — Incorporates Canarsie Digest
- Bay Ridge Courier — Covers Bay Ridge area
- Brooklyn Graphic — General Brooklyn coverage
- The Jewish Herald — Brooklyn-based weekly
- The Jewish Press — Brooklyn-based weekly
Important: The Clerk assigns papers from their list — you cannot choose your own newspapers. Different newspapers charge different rates for legal notices.
Contact Information for Common Brooklyn Newspapers
Brooklyn Daily Eagle:
- Email: legals@brooklyneagle.com
- Phone: (718) 422-7402
Schneps Media (publishes multiple Brooklyn weeklies):
- Email: legal@schnepsmedia.com
- Phone: (718) 260-8307
How to Get Newspaper Designations in Brooklyn
The Kings County Clerk's process offers three submission options:
Step 1: Receive Your Filing Receipt
After the New York Department of State processes your Articles of Organization, you'll receive a filing receipt from Albany. You need this document to request newspaper designations.
Step 2: Submit to Kings County Clerk
You have three options for submitting your filing receipt:
Option A: In Person
- Kings County Clerk's Office, Window #2
- 360 Adams Street, Room 189
- Brooklyn, NY 11201
Option B: By Email
- Send to: kcclerk@nycourts.gov
- Include two copies of your filing receipt
- Request newspaper designation for LLC publication
Option C: By Mail
- Address to Kings County Clerk, Room 189
- 360 Adams Street
- Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope
- Include two photocopies of your filing receipt
Brooklyn Submission Tips
Email is the fastest submission method. If mailing, don't forget the stamped, self-addressed envelope — your designation won't be returned without one. In person, go to Window #2 specifically.
Step 3: Receive Your Designation
The Clerk's office assigns one daily and one weekly newspaper from their approved list. They'll provide this designation in writing.
Step 4: Contact Both Newspapers
Reach out to both designated newspapers to:
- Submit your publication notice
- Get a quote for six weeks of publication
- Pay upfront (most require payment before publication begins)
Kings County Clerk Contact Information
Kings County Clerk's Office
- Clerk: Nancy Sunshine
- Address: 360 Adams Street, Room 189, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Window: #2 for LLC publication designations
- Email: kcclerk@nycourts.gov
- Phone: (347) 404-9772 or (347) 404-9751
- Fax: (718) 643-8187
What to bring/send:
- Two photocopies of your filing receipt from the NY Department of State
- Your LLC name and formation date
- Contact information for receiving the designation
Timeline for Brooklyn LLC Publication
Plan for approximately 10-12 weeks from start to finish. Remember the 120-day deadline:
| Week | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 | Submit filing receipt to Kings County Clerk |
| 1-2 | Receive newspaper designation |
| 2 | Contact newspapers, submit notice, pay fees |
| 2-8 | Six weeks of publication |
| 8-9 | Collect affidavits from both newspapers |
| 9 | File Certificate of Publication with NY DOS |
| 10-12 | Wait for state processing (2-4 weeks standard) |
Recommendation: Start publication within the first 30 days after forming your LLC to provide a comfortable buffer for delays.
Brooklyn's publication costs are among the highest in New York, but the Kings County Clerk's email submission option makes the designation process more convenient than many other boroughs.
About Your LLC's Designated County
An LLC's designated county — the county listed on line 2 of its Articles of Organization — determines which newspapers the county clerk designates and therefore what publication costs are. An LLC designated in Kings County (Brooklyn) publishes in Brooklyn's assigned newspapers at Brooklyn rates; an LLC designated in a different county publishes in that county's designated newspapers at those newspapers' rates. Rates differ because each county's newspapers are independent businesses setting their own rates.
If the county currently on file in an LLC's Articles of Organization does not match the LLC's intention, a Certificate of Change (DOS-1359-f) can be filed under NY LLC Law §211-A to update the designation. The state filing fee is $30. Because rates vary by county, an update may or may not affect publication cost depending on the new designation.
LLC Publishers offers county change as a service for a flat $100 at customer direction. LLC Publishers does not recommend a publication county — the customer designates; we execute. This information is general; not legal advice. LLC Publishers is not a law firm.
What Doesn't Work
- Choosing your own newspapers — Only the County Clerk can designate them
- Online-only newspapers — Section 206 requires print newspapers
- Publishing in multiple counties — You must publish in the county where your LLC's principal office is located
Prefer to skip the DIY steps? See our Brooklyn (Kings County) LLC publication service.
Want Brooklyn publication handled for you?
We coordinate with the Kings County Clerk, newspapers, and file your Certificate of Publication.
Get StartedFAQ
How much does Brooklyn LLC publication really cost?
Most Brooklyn LLCs pay $1,350-$1,750+ total, including the $50 state filing fee. Your exact cost depends on which newspapers the Kings County Clerk assigns and the length of your publication notice.
Why is Brooklyn cheaper than Manhattan?
Manhattan's clerk-assigned dailies charge premium rates ($1,600-$2,300+). Brooklyn's assignments draw from papers with lower rates, so costs vary based on the Clerk's assignment.
Can I request specific newspapers in Brooklyn?
No. The Kings County Clerk maintains a rotating list and assigns newspapers when you request a designation. You cannot choose your preferred papers. This differs from counties like Albany where designated newspapers are publicly listed.
How do I know which newspapers I'll get?
You won't know until you submit your filing receipt to the Kings County Clerk. They'll provide a written designation listing your assigned daily and weekly newspapers.
How does publication cost vary across NY counties?
Publication rates differ across NY's 62 counties because each county clerk designates different newspapers, and each newspaper sets its own rates. Counties such as Albany and Westchester typically have lower newspaper rates than NYC boroughs. If an LLC's designated county in its Articles of Organization does not match its intention, a Certificate of Change (DOS-1359-f) can be filed under §211-A to update it. LLC Publishers offers county change as a service for a flat $100 at customer direction. This information is general; not legal advice.
What if I miss the 120-day deadline?
Your LLC's authority to conduct business in New York is suspended until you complete publication and file your Certificate of Publication. There's no penalty fee — the suspension is lifted once you comply. See our guide on missed deadlines.
Do I need a Brooklyn address to publish in Kings County?
You need an address in Kings County listed as your LLC's principal office in your Articles of Organization. This could be your business location, home address, or a registered agent's address — it doesn't need to be a commercial space.
How We Maintain This Data
This article reflects current Kings County newspaper designations and procedures. Our information is based on:
- NY LLC Law §206 — the statutory publication and newspaper designation requirement
- NY Department of State LLC resources — filing procedures and forms
- Certificate of Publication form — official DOS filing form
- NY DOS entity database — public LLC records
- Direct verification with the Kings County Clerk's office and designated newspapers
Last verified: February 2026
LLC Publishers provides LLC publication filing services. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal questions about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.