Question 1

How do I hire a process server in New York County, New York?

Accepted Answer

Use the Mighty Process Server directory to compare verified process servers covering New York County, New York. View qualifications, service areas, and courthouse locations, then request a bid directly from a server.

Question 2

How much does a process server cost in New York County, New York?

Accepted Answer

Routine process service in New York typically costs $75–$150. Rates in New York County may vary by travel distance, rush timing, number of attempts, and filing fees.

Question 3

How long does a process server have to serve papers in New York?

Accepted Answer

120 days after filing the summons and complaint (CPLR 306-b); extension possible for good cause or in the interest of justice Always confirm case-specific deadlines with your attorney or the local court clerk.

Question 4

Are process servers required to be licensed in New York?

Accepted Answer

County registration required — New York has no statewide process-server credential requirement: CPLR 2103(a) lets any non-party 18 or older serve, so upstate New York requires no credential. Within New York City, an individual who serves five or more processes in a calendar year must hold a DCWP Process Server Individual license. Within New York City, the DCWP Process Server Individual license has a two-year term and a $340 fee, requires the DCWP exam, GPS tracking that records the location, date, and time of each attempt under 6 RCNY § 2-233b, and recordkeeping under GBL § 89-cc. A separate Process Serving Agency license covers agencies. DCWP has required a $10,000 individual bond and $100,000 agency bond, or a trust fund or exemption; under Local Law 183 of 2025, DCWP stops requiring the surety bond as of September 8, 2026, and that effective date should be verified on the DCWP licenses and new local laws page before publishing.

Question 5

What service methods are allowed for process servers in New York?

Accepted Answer

Personal delivery (CPLR 308(1)), substitute service at dwelling or business plus mail (308(2)), service on agent (308(3)), nail-and-mail after due diligence (308(4)), court-ordered service (308(5)), mail service (312-a)

Question 6

Where can I find a process server near me in New York County, New York?

Accepted Answer

This page lists verified process servers who cover New York County, New York. The county seat is New York City. Nearby major cities include New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers. You can request bids and compare qualifications.

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Courthouses in New York County, New York

Community Court (1)

Midtown Community Justice Center (Midtown Community Court)

Criminal Court (1)

New York County (Manhattan) Criminal Court

Summons Court (1)

Summons Court - New York County (Manhattan)

Supreme Court (1)

Supreme Court, New York County - Commercial Division

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