New York LLC Articles of Organization: Filing Guide

Q: How much does it cost to file Articles of Organization in New York?

The filing fee is $200, paid to the New York Department of State. An optional non-certified copy costs $5. Expedited processing adds $25 (24 hours), $75 (same day), or $150 (2 hours). This is separate from the later $50 Certificate of Publication and newspaper costs.

Q: What is Form DOS-1336?

DOS-1336 is the official New York Articles of Organization form for a domestic LLC. Filing it with the Department of State legally creates your LLC. It asks for your name, county, the service-of-process address, and the organizer's signature.

What the Articles of Organization Do

The Articles of Organization are the document that brings your LLC into legal existence. Once the New York Department of State accepts your filing, you'll receive an official filing receipt — proof your LLC exists, which you'll need for a bank account, the publication step, and licenses. In New York the form is DOS-1336 and the fee is $200.

New York keeps the form short. Unlike many states, it does not ask you to list your members or managers, so your ownership stays off the public record.

What Information You'll Provide

LLC name — exactly as you'll use it, including the designator, matching your name search.
Office county: the county designated in the Articles controls which county clerk designates the publication newspapers. A private agent’s location alone does not establish a different publication county.
Service of process address — the address where the Secretary of State (your default agent) forwards legal mail.
Organizer signature — the organizer (any person or company, member or not) signs and prints their name.
Filer name & address — where the Department of State sends your filing receipt.

Check the Articles-designated office county: use its clerk-designated newspapers and confirm actual quotes. Any lawful county strategy must be reflected in the Articles and applicable filings. Merely changing an agent’s address does not change the publication county. Official filing/publication guidance.

Articles of Organization Readiness Checklist

Use this preparation checklist to review the filing details. Completing it does not guarantee name acceptance, legal compliance or approval.

Filing Readiness

Tick each item as you complete it

Name confirmed available & compliantChecked against the DOS database, with a valid designator

County chosen for your LLC officeYou understand it sets your publication cost

Service-of-process address readyWhere the Secretary of State forwards legal mail

Registered agent decision madeSecretary of State default, or an optional commercial agent

Organizer ready to signAny person or company — doesn't have to be a member

Filer name & address readyWhere your filing receipt will be sent

Payment ready ($200 plus the selected expedited tier)Card, money order, or authorization form

Filing method chosenOnline, mail, fax, or in person at the Department of State

0 of 8 complete — keep going.

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NY DOS Filing

How to File & What It Costs

Fee: $200 (plus an optional $5 for a non-certified copy).
Methods: online, by mail, by fax (with a card authorization form), or in person in Albany.
Processing: check the current standard queue when filing. The optional expedited charges are $25 for24-hour, $75 for same-day and $150 for2-hour processing, additional to the $200 filing fee. Confirm submission/cutoff requirements.
After approval: keep your filing receipt — you need it for publication, banking, and licenses.

The publication clock starts nowYour 120-day window for the publication requirement begins when your LLC is formed — so once your Articles are accepted, move promptly to Step 5. You can run your business while the ads publish.

Practical county check: use the office county designated in the Articles to contact the county clerk for the required newspaper designations. An agent address alone does not set publication county. Obtain actual newspaper quotes and complete publication and the Certificate of Publication filing within the applicable 120-day period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

NY Articles of Organization — FAQ

How much does it cost to file Articles of Organization in New York?

The filing fee is $200, paid to the New York Department of State. An optional non-certified copy costs $5. Expedited processing adds $25 (24 hours), $75 (same day), or $150 (2 hours). This is separate from the later $50 Certificate of Publication and newspaper costs.

What is Form DOS-1336?

DOS-1336 is the official New York Articles of Organization form for a domestic LLC. Filing it with the Department of State legally creates your LLC. It asks for your name, county, the service-of-process address, and the organizer's signature.

Are LLC members listed on the New York Articles of Organization?

The standard Articles form does not list members or managers. An organizer signs and supplies the required filing details. Other filings, legal duties or public records may disclose information; do not treat omission from the Articles as a guarantee of ownership secrecy.

How long does New York take to approve an LLC?

Standard processing depends on the current DOS queue. Optional expedited fees add $25 for24-hour, $75 for same-day or $150 for2-hour service to the $200 filing fee. Confirm current cutoff/submission instructions and save the accepted filing receipt.

Why does the county on my Articles matter?

The office county designated in the Articles determines which county clerk designates the publication newspapers. Costs depend on actual newspaper quotes. An agent’s address alone does not change that county; any lawful county arrangement must be reflected in the Articles and applicable filings.

Can I file the New York Articles of Organization online?

The Department of State offers online filing as well as mail, fax, and in-person options. Online is typically the fastest route. Whichever method you choose, the $200 fee is the same, and you'll receive a filing receipt once it's processed.

What do I do after my Articles are approved?

Adopt the required written operating agreement before, at formation or within90days after filing. For a nonexempt LLC, complete the required six-week publication in two designated newspapers and file the Certificate of Publication with affidavits and $50 within120days. Obtain an EIN through the eligible IRS route and retain records. Merely beginning publication within120days is insufficient.

About the Author

Ahmad Adil

Ahmad Adil is the founder and CEO of LLC School. Confirm filing, publication and operating-agreement requirements with the New York Department of State and the applicable county clerk. This is educational information, not a certification of every statement or legal advice.

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