$749 Staten Island Publication Service

If your LLC filing lists Richmond County, your New York publication requirement is a Staten Island publication. Richmond County and Staten Island are geographically the same place, just as Kings County corresponds to Brooklyn.

Richmond County is one of New York City's five counties, but its LLC publication process has its own local character. The Richmond County Clerk has historically maintained a designated newspaper list rather than using the exact same process as every other NYC borough.

Richmond County LLC Publication Price – $749

Richmond County Means Staten Island

If your Articles of Organization or Application for Authority says Richmond County, that means Staten Island.

Businesses in St. George, Tompkinsville, New Dorp, Great Kills, Tottenville, Port Richmond, Mariners Harbor, Stapleton, Dongan Hills, or anywhere else on Staten Island are still in Richmond County for LLC publication purposes.

This matters because the legal filing uses the county name. A business owner searching for "Staten Island LLC publication" and one searching for "Richmond County LLC publication" are talking about the same county requirement.

How Richmond County Publication Works

New York law generally requires publication in two newspapers of the county where the LLC office is located:

• One daily newspaper
• One weekly newspaper
• Publication once per week for six successive weeks
• Newspapers designated through the county clerk process

Richmond County has published legal notice guidance identifying qualifying daily and weekly publications. Newspaper designations can change, so the current list should be checked before the LLC notice is placed.

This designated-list approach gives Staten Island publication a somewhat different feel from Kings County, where the clerk's current instructions describe assigning two newspapers after receiving filing-receipt copies.

Why Richmond County Publication Is $749

Staten Island is part of New York City, so publication costs are generally higher than in low-cost upstate counties. At the same time, Richmond County publication can be significantly less expensive than some Brooklyn or Manhattan publication scenarios.

Our $749 price is designed to cover the complete publication process instead of presenting a low service fee and then leaving newspaper and state costs to the customer.

What Is Included in Our $749 Richmond County Service?

• Review of the LLC's state filing information
• Preparation of the publication notice
• Verification of the current Richmond County newspaper path
• Coordination with the qualifying daily newspaper
• Coordination with the qualifying weekly newspaper
• Six successive weeks of publication
• Publication tracking
• Collection of both Affidavits of Publication
• Preparation of the Certificate of Publication
• The $50 New York Department of State filing fee
• Filing of the Certificate of Publication package
• Digital completion records

Richmond County Newspaper Designations

The Richmond County Clerk has published legal notice guidance listing daily and weekly publication options for statutory notices, including LLC notices.

A prior official Richmond County legal notice identified daily options such as the Staten Island Advance or New York Daily News and listed multiple weekly publication options. Because newspaper status and designation lists can change over time, we do not recommend relying on an old list when placing a current LLC notice.

Instead, the publication path should be verified when the order is processed.

Domestic LLC Publication on Staten Island

If your LLC was formed in New York and the Articles of Organization list Richmond County, the company generally completes the domestic LLC publication requirement in Richmond County.

The notice should be prepared from the state record and generally includes the exact LLC name, Articles filing date, Richmond County office location, principal business location if applicable, service-of-process information, and the company's business purpose.

Foreign LLC Publication in Richmond County

Staten Island also has companies originally formed in New Jersey, Delaware, Florida, Pennsylvania, and other states. A foreign LLC that qualifies to do business in New York and lists Richmond County as its New York office county may also need to publish there.

Foreign LLC notice language differs from domestic LLC notice language. It typically includes information about the original jurisdiction and the New York Application for Authority.

We review the entity type before preparing the notice so a foreign LLC is not published using a domestic formation template.

Sample Richmond County LLC Publication Notice

A simplified domestic example could read:

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF STATEN ISLAND PROPERTY GROUP LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 25, 2026. Office location: Richmond County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at 123 Example Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

This is an illustration only. The actual notice should be prepared from the LLC's filing details.

Why the County Name Matters More Than the Borough Name

New York City frequently creates confusion because people think in borough names while legal filings often use county names.

• Brooklyn = Kings County
• Manhattan = New York County
• Staten Island = Richmond County
• The Bronx = Bronx County
• Queens = Queens County

If your filing says Richmond, do not accidentally order publication for New York County or Kings County simply because all three are in New York City.

How Long Does Richmond County LLC Publication Take?

The statutory newspaper run takes six successive weeks. The overall process also includes notice preparation, newspaper placement, affidavit issuance, and the Certificate of Publication filing.

We work to minimize administrative downtime before and after the six-week run, but the required newspaper period itself cannot be skipped.

The 120-Day Deadline

A domestic New York LLC generally has 120 days after the effectiveness of its initial Articles of Organization to satisfy the publication requirement. Foreign LLCs have a similar deadline tied to their authority filing.

Starting early is important because the process depends on two newspapers, each with its own publication schedule, followed by affidavit collection and a state filing.

What Happens After Publication?

After both newspapers complete the six-week run, each issues an Affidavit of Publication.

Those affidavits are attached to the Certificate of Publication filed with the New York Department of State. The current state filing fee is $50, which is included in our Richmond County service price.

Why Richmond County Can Be a Better Value Than Other NYC Counties

New York City LLC publication is well known for high newspaper costs, but the five boroughs are not interchangeable. Newspaper designations and rates vary by county.

Richmond County can therefore present a different cost profile from Brooklyn or Manhattan even though Staten Island is part of New York City.

Our current Richmond County rate of $749 reflects the county's publication environment and offers a substantially different price point from our Kings County rate.

Common Richmond County LLC Publication Mistakes

• Confusing Richmond County with another NYC county
• Searching only for "Staten Island County" instead of Richmond County
• Using an outdated newspaper designation list without verification
• Selecting newspapers based solely on price
• Publishing the wrong LLC name or filing date
• Using domestic notice language for a foreign LLC
• Failing to complete all six successive weekly insertions
• Failing to collect both affidavits
• Forgetting to file the Certificate of Publication after the ads finish

Can I Use a Newspaper From Another Borough?

You should not select a newspaper simply because it circulates throughout New York City or offers a lower price. The publication must satisfy the Richmond County designation requirements that apply to the LLC.

Some qualifying publications may serve more than one borough or county, but eligibility should be determined from the applicable designation rules rather than from general circulation alone.

Why Use LLC Publication Online for Richmond County?

Richmond County publication combines two things that can make DIY publication difficult: New York City's higher legal-ad rates and a county-specific designation list that needs to be checked for current eligibility.

For $749, we manage the process so the business owner does not have to coordinate two newspapers, monitor six weeks of publication, collect affidavits, and prepare the final state filing alone.

Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond County LLC Publication

How much does Richmond County LLC publication cost?

Our Richmond County LLC publication service is $749.

Is Richmond County the same as Staten Island?

Yes. Staten Island is Richmond County for LLC publication purposes.

How many newspapers are required?

New York generally requires one qualifying daily newspaper and one qualifying weekly newspaper.

How long must the notice run?

Once per week for six successive weeks in both newspapers.

Can I use the Staten Island Advance?

The Staten Island Advance has appeared on official Richmond County legal notice designation guidance, but newspaper designations can change. Current eligibility should be verified when the publication is placed.

Does the $749 price include the Certificate of Publication?

Our service is designed to include Certificate preparation and filing as well as the $50 Department of State filing fee.

Can a foreign LLC publish in Richmond County?

Yes, if Richmond County is the New York office county stated in the foreign LLC's authority filing.

Start Your Richmond County LLC Publication

If your LLC filing says Richmond County, LLC Publication Online can handle the Staten Island publication process from the legal notice through the final Certificate of Publication filing.

Disclaimer: This page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. LLC Publication Online is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the Richmond County Clerk, any newspaper, the New York Department of State, or any government agency. Newspaper designations and procedures can change and should be verified for each order.

Official Resources

• Richmond County Clerk Official Website
• New York LLC Law Section 206 — Domestic LLC Publication
• New York LLC Law Section 802 — Foreign LLC Publication
• New York Department of State — Forming a Limited Liability Company