Queens LLC Publication Costs: Queens County Process Guide
Queens County LLC publication typically costs $1,100-$1,450+, making it the most affordable large borough in New York City. Add the $50 Certificate of Publication filing fee, and you're looking at $1,150-$1,500+ total. The Queens County Clerk assigns designated newspapers from a rotating list on a first-come, first-served basis. Your final cost depends on which papers you're assigned.
Queens County Publication Facts
Queens LLC Publication Cost Breakdown
Here's what you can expect to pay for LLC publication in Queens County:
Total DIY Cost: $1,150-$1,500+
| Cost Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Both designated newspapers — one daily, one weekly (6 weeks) | $1,100-$1,450+ |
| Certificate of Publication filing fee | $50 |
| Total | $1,150-$1,500+ |
Why Costs Vary
Queens publication costs depend on several factors:
- Which newspapers you're assigned — The Queens 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
- Domestic vs. Foreign LLC — Foreign LLCs (formed in other states and registering in NY) pay more due to longer required notices
For domestic LLCs, costs typically range from $1,100-$1,450+ for newspaper fees alone. Foreign LLCs typically pay more because their required notice is longer.
Doing it yourself vs. LLC Publishers
Doing it yourself costs $1,100-$1,450+ in newspaper fees, but that buys the insertions and nothing else. Our $1,195 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: $1,100-$1,450+ | $1,195 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 it to the Department of State, as its instructions say. The Department has told us it can take about a week to reach the right department, where it is scanned by hand before review. | We file electronically through the State's eCorp system as a service company. It reaches the Department the moment we submit it, with nothing to mail, print or scan. |
| 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: $1,150-$1,500+ for newspapers and the state fee, plus 10-15 hours of your time | $1,195 flat — everything above included, through to your filed Certificate of Publication |
What your price covers
- Newspaper designation — we request it from the Queens 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
Queens vs. Other NYC Boroughs
Queens offers a middle ground in NYC publication costs — the most affordable among the larger boroughs:
| 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 |
| Bronx | $1,600-$2,100+ | Varies by assignment |
| Queens | $1,150-$1,500+ | Queens Daily Eagle |
| Staten Island (Richmond) | $1,050-$1,500+ | Varies by assignment |
| Albany | $230-$400+ | Lowest newspaper rates in NY |
Queens costs well below Manhattan, the Bronx and Brooklyn, making it the most affordable of the larger NYC boroughs for LLC publication. 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 Queens County
The Queens County Clerk maintains a list of approved newspapers for LLC publication. Based on county designations, commonly assigned papers include:
Daily Newspapers
- Queens Daily Eagle — Queens' dedicated daily newspaper covering legal news
- New York Daily News — Major metropolitan daily
- New York Post — Major metropolitan daily
- amNY Metro — Daily citywide publication
Weekly Newspapers
Queens has numerous weekly newspapers serving different neighborhoods:
- TimesLedger (incorporating multiple neighborhood editions)
- Bayside Times
- Queens Courier
- Flushing Times
- Ridgewood Times
- Forest Hills/Rego Park Times
- Glendale Register
- Leader Observer
- Jamaica Times
Important: The Clerk assigns papers from their rotating list — you cannot choose your own newspapers. Different newspapers charge different rates for legal notices.
Contact Information for Queens Newspapers
Queens Daily Eagle:
- Address: 8900 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435
- Email: Legals@queenspublicmedia.com
- Phone: (718) 422-7409 (Legal Advertising)
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Schneps Media (publishes TimesLedger, Bayside Times, Queens Courier, and more):
- Email: legal@schnepsmedia.com
- Phone: (718) 260-8307
How to Get Newspaper Designations in Queens
The Queens County Clerk uses a rotating assignment system:
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 Queens County Clerk
You have two options for requesting your designation:
Option A: In Person
- Queens County Clerk's Office, Room 105
- 88-11 Sutphin Blvd
- Jamaica, NY 11435
Option B: By Email
- Send your filing receipt copy to the Queens County Clerk
- Request newspaper designation for LLC publication
Gold Seal Designation
The Queens County Clerk provides designation letters with a gold seal. Newspapers require this letter before they'll publish your notice. Keep the original — you may need to show it to both newspapers.
Step 3: Receive Your Designation
The Clerk's office assigns one daily and one weekly newspaper from their approved rotating list. All publication directives are assigned in the order each request is received. They'll provide the 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)
Queens County Clerk Contact Information
Queens County Clerk's Office
- Clerk: Audrey Pheffer
- Address: 88-11 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435
- LLC Publications Room: Room 105
- Phone: (718) 298-0601
- Website: nycourts.gov/courts/11jd/queensclerk
What to bring/send:
- Copy of your filing receipt from the NY Department of State
- Your LLC name and formation date
- Contact information for receiving the designation
Timeline for Queens LLC Publication
Plan for approximately 8–10 weeks from start to finish. Remember the 120-day deadline:
| Week | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 | Submit your filing receipt to the Queens County Clerk for newspaper designation; submit notice to both newspapers, pay fees |
| 1–6 | Six weeks of publication |
| 7–8 | Collect affidavits from both newspapers |
| 8–10 | File Certificate of Publication with NY DOS, which typically processes it in 1–2 weeks |
The newspapers and the State set their own pace, so these are estimates.
Recommendation: Start publication within the first 30 days after forming your LLC to provide a comfortable buffer for delays.
Queens offers the most affordable LLC publication costs among New York City's larger boroughs, with a straightforward rotating assignment system from the County Clerk.
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 Queens publishes in Queens's assigned newspapers at Queens 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 Queens County LLC publication service.
Want Queens publication handled for you?
We coordinate with the County Clerk, newspapers, and file your Certificate of Publication.
Get StartedFAQ
How much does Queens LLC publication really cost?
Most Queens LLCs pay $1,150-$1,500+ total, including the $50 state filing fee. Your exact cost depends on which newspapers the Queens County Clerk assigns and the length of your publication notice.
Why is Queens cheaper than Manhattan and Brooklyn?
Manhattan's clerk-assigned dailies are expensive ($1,600-$2,300+). Brooklyn's designated papers also tend to charge higher rates. Queens has more affordable daily and weekly options in its rotation, keeping costs lower.
Can I request specific newspapers in Queens?
No. The Queens County Clerk maintains a rotating list and assigns newspapers in the order requests are received. 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 Queens County Clerk. They'll provide a written designation with a gold seal listing your assigned daily and weekly newspapers.
What if the Queens Daily Eagle is assigned to me?
The Queens Daily Eagle is one of the most common daily newspaper assignments in Queens County. Contact them at Legals@queenspublicmedia.com or (718) 422-7409 to submit your notice and get a quote.
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. An LLC that has not complied with Section 206 can lose its capacity to sue in New York State courts. In Small Step Day Care, LLC v. Broadway Bushwick Builders, 137 A.D.3d 1102 (2d Dep't 2016), the Appellate Division affirmed the dismissal of an LLC's complaint for lack of capacity to sue where the LLC had not complied with Section 206. There's no penalty fee — the suspension is lifted once you comply. See our guide on missed deadlines.
Do I need a Queens address to publish in Queens County?
You need an address in Queens 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 Queens 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
- Queens County Clerk publications page — official clerk publication info
- Direct verification with the Queens County Clerk's office and designated newspapers
Last verified: October 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.