Publication Service
What Is the LLC Publication Requirement?
The LLC publication requirement is a state mandated rule that requires newly formed LLCs in certain states to publish notice of their formation in designated newspapers.
The most well known jurisdiction with strict rules is New York. The New York LLC publication requirement mandates publication in two newspapers for six consecutive weeks and timely filing of a Certificate of Publication with the Department of State.
Failure to complete publication on time can result in penalties, delays, rejection of the Certificate of Publication, and potential loss of good standing.
Because newspaper selection must follow county clerk designation and rules vary by state, most businesses and law firms use a turnkey LLC publication service to avoid administrative errors.
Many businesses completing new entity formations also use RASi’s incorporation and formation services to streamline the setup process before publication begins.
Why Publication Compliance Matters
Failing to meet an LLC publication requirement can impact your company’s ability to maintain good standing, open bank accounts, or prove proper formation.
In New York, missing the publication deadline can result in suspension of the LLC’s authority to conduct business until the Certificate of Publication is filed.
Incorrect newspaper selection, incomplete affidavits, or delayed filing of the Certificate of Publication can cause rejection by the state.
Because rules vary by state and newspapers must be properly designated by the county clerk, publication compliance is time sensitive and detail heavy.
Law firms and corporate legal departments frequently outsource this step to ensure accurate compliance, reduce administrative workload, and avoid client risk. Attorneys and legal support professionals often rely on RASi to manage publication because the process is procedural, time bound, and cost effective to outsource.
How RASi Handles Your LLC Publication Service
RASi provides a turnkey LLC publication service that manages every step of the publication process so you can meet state rules, including the New York LLC publication requirement.
Our team prepares the required notices, places them in the legally designated newspapers, obtains affidavits of publication, and files the Certificate of Publication on your behalf.
We also track deadlines and store documentation through Corpliance, RASi’s entity management technology that simplifies compliance for legal teams, business owners, and law firms.
Legal support professionals, attorneys, and corporate legal departments often rely on RASi to handle publication because the requirements are procedural, time sensitive, and cost effective to outsource.
Get help with your LLC publication requirement and have RASi manage the entire process for you. Contact us.
Certificate of Publication Filing
The Certificate of Publication is the document New York requires after newspaper publication is complete.
RASi prepares the Certificate of Publication, attaches the affidavits of publication from both newspapers, and files it directly with the New York Department of State.
This filing is mandatory under the New York LLC publication requirement and must be submitted correctly to avoid delays or rejection.
Our LLC publication service ensures:
- Accurate preparation of notices and ads
- Compliance with county clerk newspaper designations
- Proper collection of affidavits of publication
- Timely filing of the Certificate of Publication
- Delivery of all final documentation through Corpliance
Multi-State Publication Support
Although New York is the most well known jurisdiction with a publication rule, several other states also impose publication requirements.
RASi manages publication compliance in all such states, including Arizona, Georgia, and Nebraska, by preparing ads, placing required notices, obtaining affidavits, and filing proof of publication with the appropriate state agency when needed.
This multi-state support helps law firms, house counsel teams, and legal support professionals maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions without manually coordinating newspaper placements.
For additional compliance needs beyond publication, RASi also offers corporate services and filings for ongoing entity maintenance.
What’s Included in RASi’s Service
RASi’s LLC publication service includes every step required to meet the New York LLC publication requirement and complete the Certificate of Publication filing.
We handle all communication with newspapers, confirm county clerk designations, prepare legally compliant notices, and manage every step until publication is complete.
Your LLC publication service includes:
- Preparation of required publication notices
- Placement of ads in designated newspapers
- Collection and verification of affidavits of publication
- Preparation and filing of the Certificate of Publication
- Advancement of all filing fees and newspaper costs
- Delivery of all final documents through Corpliance for record storage
- Tracking of deadlines to meet state specific publication requirements
FAQs About LLC Publication Services
What is the LLC publication requirement?
Certain states require newly formed LLCs to publish notice of formation in designated newspapers. New York has the most well known rules, including publication for six weeks and filing a Certificate of Publication afterward.
Which states require LLC publication?
New York, Arizona, Nebraska, and Georgia have publication requirements. RASi manages the full publication process in all states where rules apply.
What is a Certificate of Publication?
A Certificate of Publication is the document New York requires after the publication notices run. RASi prepares this form, attaches affidavits of publication, and files it with the Department of State on your behalf.
Does RASi file the Certificate of Publication for me?
Yes. RASi completes the publication process and files the Certificate of Publication as part of our LLC publication service.
How long does the publication process take?
Publication timelines vary by state. In New York, the process typically takes six weeks to complete. RASi manages all deadlines and files the Certificate of Publication as soon as affidavits are received.
Get help with your LLC publication requirement and ensure your Certificate of Publication is filed accurately and on time. Contact Us
Learn about state-specific requirements
New York
New York State law (Section 206) requires Limited Liability Company file a notice within 120 days after the effectiveness of the initial articles of organization. A limited liability company must publish in two newspapers a copy of the articles of organization or a notice related to the formation of the LLC. The newspapers must be designated by the county clerk of the county in which the office of the LLC is located, as stated in the articles of organization. After publication, the printer or publisher of each newspaper will provide you with an affidavit of publication. A Certificate of Publication, with the affidavits of publication of the newspapers attached, must be submitted to the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations.
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Georgia
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Arizona
Within sixty days after the Arizona Corporation Commission approves an LLC or Corporation filing, you must publish the Articles of Organization in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of the known place of business in Arizona, for three consecutive publications. The Limited Liability Company or Corporation may be subject to dissolution if it fails to publish. (See ARS §29-635, §10-203 and §10-3203)
If you didn't publish, RASi can publish your new entity now. We'll create the ad and place it in the newspaper specified by the state. We'll obtain the Affidavit of Publication from the newspaper and send it to you. We know how to publish LLCs and Corporations in the appropriate newspapers in every county in Arizona. We get the details right and get the job done on time.
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Nebraska
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