Staten Island LLC Publication Costs: Richmond County Guide
Staten Island (Richmond County) LLC publication typically costs $1,000-$1,450+, making it one of the more affordable NYC boroughs. Add the $50 Certificate of Publication filing fee, and you're looking at $1,050-$1,500+ total. Staten Island operates in its own 13th Judicial District (separate from Brooklyn since 2009), and the Richmond County Clerk assigns designated newspapers from an approved list.
Richmond County Publication Facts
Staten Island LLC Publication Cost Breakdown
Here's what you can expect to pay for LLC publication in Richmond County:
Total DIY Cost: $1,050-$1,500+
| Cost Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Both designated newspapers — one daily, one weekly (6 weeks) | $1,000-$1,450+ |
| Certificate of Publication filing fee | $50 |
| Total | $1,050-$1,500+ |
Why Costs Vary
Staten Island publication costs depend on several factors:
- Which designated papers you use — The Richmond County Clerk publishes its designated list, and rates differ between the papers on it
- 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 $1,000-$1,450+ for newspaper fees alone. Foreign LLCs can pay 20-50% more due to longer required notices.
Doing it yourself vs. LLC Publishers
Doing it yourself costs $1,000-$1,450+ in newspaper fees, but that buys the insertions and nothing else. Our $1,295 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: $1,000-$1,450+ | $1,295 flat, all-inclusive |
| $50 state filing fee | Included |
| You look up or request the county's designated newspapers yourself, and confirm they are current — and if the county has no designated daily or weekly, you have to go to a neighboring county | We confirm the designations with the county and publish only in designated papers |
| 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: $1,050-$1,500+ for newspapers and the state fee, plus 10-15 hours of your time | $1,295 flat — everything above included, through to your filed Certificate of Publication |
What your price covers
- Newspaper designation — we confirm the Richmond County Clerk's current list and select a designated daily and weekly
- 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
Staten Island vs. Other NYC Boroughs
Staten Island is among the lower-cost boroughs for publication within 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 |
| Bronx | $1,600-$2,100+ | Varies by assignment |
| Queens | $1,150-$1,500+ | Queens Daily Eagle |
| Staten Island (Richmond) | $1,050-$1,500+ | Staten Island Advance |
| Albany | $230-$400+ | Lowest newspaper rates in NY |
Staten Island costs well below Manhattan, the Bronx and Brooklyn, and is closely comparable to Queens. 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 Richmond County
The Richmond County Clerk maintains a list of approved newspapers for LLC publication. Unlike the four boroughs where the clerk assigns papers per LLC, Staten Island offers more flexibility.
Daily Newspaper
Staten Island Advance — The primary and often only daily newspaper option for Richmond County:
- Established in 1886 (originally as Richmond County Advance)
- Owned by Advance Publications (Newhouse family)
- The only daily newspaper published exclusively in Staten Island
- Circulation: approximately 50,000-60,000
- Contact: (718) 981-1234
- Website: silive.com
The Staten Island Advance is the dominant daily publication for the borough and is typically designated for LLC publication notices.
Weekly Newspapers
Several weekly publications may qualify for LLC publication in Richmond County:
- amNY Metro (Staten Island Edition) — Daily with borough-specific editions, distributed across Staten Island
- Caribbean Life — Weekly covering Caribbean communities across NYC, including Staten Island distribution
- The Market Place — Weekly shopper published by Staten Island Media Group
Important: Staten Island is the exception among the five boroughs. The Richmond County Clerk publishes its designated newspapers rather than assigning them to you, so you do not have to request a designation the way Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Bronx filers do. Verify the list is current before you place anything.
Contact Information for Common Newspapers
Staten Island Advance / Staten Island Media Group:
- Address: 950 W Fingerboard Rd, Staten Island, NY 10305
- Phone: (718) 981-1234
- Legal notices: Contact advertising department
Schneps Media (amNY, Caribbean Life):
- Email: legal@schnepsmedia.com
- Phone: (718) 260-8307
How to Get Newspaper Designations in Richmond County
The Richmond County Clerk's process is straightforward:
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 Richmond County Clerk
Contact the Richmond County Clerk's office to request your newspaper designation:
In Person:
- Richmond County Clerk's Office
- 130 Stuyvesant Place, 2nd Floor
- Staten Island, NY 10301
By Phone:
- Call (718) 675-7700 for instructions on submitting your filing receipt
Getting to the Clerk's Office
The Richmond County Clerk's office at 130 Stuyvesant Place in St. George is near the Staten Island Ferry terminal. Take the ferry from Whitehall Terminal in Manhattan (free), then walk about 5 minutes uphill to the office.
Step 3: Receive Your Designation
The Clerk's office publishes the designated dailies and weeklies for the county. You select one of each from that list — there is no assignment letter to wait for, which is what sets Staten Island apart from the other four boroughs.
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)
Richmond County Clerk Contact Information
Richmond County Clerk's Office
- Address: 130 Stuyvesant Place, 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
- Phone: (718) 675-7700
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Neighborhood: St. George (near Staten Island Ferry terminal)
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
The 13th Judicial District: Staten Island's Independence
Staten Island has a unique legal status among NYC boroughs. Until 2009, Staten Island was grouped with Brooklyn as part of New York State's 2nd Judicial District. That year, legislation created the 13th Judicial District, making Staten Island judicially independent.
What This Means for LLC Publication
- Separate from Brooklyn — Richmond County operates independently for legal advertising designations
- Local oversight — The Richmond County Clerk handles newspaper designations without coordination with other boroughs
- Potentially different rates — Staten Island newspapers set their own rates, often lower than other NYC boroughs
The 13th Judicial District courts are located at 26 Central Avenue in Staten Island, with the Administrative Judge overseeing both civil and criminal matters.
Timeline for Staten Island LLC Publication
Plan for approximately 10-12 weeks from start to finish. Remember the 120-day deadline:
| Week | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 | Submit filing receipt to Richmond 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.
Staten Island is among the more affordable of NYC's five boroughs for LLC publication, and its 13th Judicial District independence means the Richmond County Clerk handles designations with local oversight.
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 Staten Island publishes in Staten Island's assigned newspapers at Staten Island 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 Staten Island (Richmond County) LLC publication service.
Want Staten Island publication handled for you?
We coordinate with the Richmond County Clerk, newspapers, and file your Certificate of Publication.
Get StartedFAQ
How much does Staten Island LLC publication really cost?
Most Staten Island LLCs pay $1,050-$1,500+ total, including the $50 state filing fee. Your exact cost depends on which newspapers the Richmond County Clerk assigns and the length of your publication notice.
Why is Staten Island cheaper than other NYC boroughs?
Staten Island has the smallest population and newspaper market of the five boroughs. The Staten Island Advance has lower circulation than Manhattan or Brooklyn papers, and there's less competition driving up prices. The 13th Judicial District's independence from Brooklyn also means separate rate structures.
Can I request specific newspapers in Richmond County?
You choose from the published list. The Richmond County Clerk posts its designated newspapers, as Albany and most other counties do — Staten Island does not use the request-and-assign process that Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx do.
Is the Staten Island Advance always the daily newspaper?
In most cases, yes. The Staten Island Advance is the only daily newspaper published exclusively in Staten Island. Metropolitan dailies that circulate across NYC may occasionally be designated, but the Advance is the standard choice.
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 Staten Island address to publish in Richmond County?
You need an address in Richmond 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 do I get to the Richmond County Clerk's office?
The office at 130 Stuyvesant Place in St. George is near the Staten Island Ferry terminal. Take the ferry from Whitehall Terminal in Manhattan (free), then walk about 5 minutes uphill to the office.
How We Maintain This Data
This article reflects current Richmond 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 Richmond 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.