New York City & Statewide Process Serving — CPLR § 308, Wall Street & Albany BCL § 306
Court-compliant service of process across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, and all 62 New York State counties. Standard Service $95 • Priority Rush $145 • Same-Day Emergency Dispatch $195.
Section 1 • Transparent New York Flat-Rate Pricing vs. Sheriff / Marshal
Private Process Server vs. NYC Sheriff / Marshal & County Sheriffs
In New York State, the NYC Office of the Sheriff, NYC City Marshals, and Upstate County Sheriffs charge statutory base fees plus mandatory mileage under CPLR § 8011 and conduct attempts only during weekday daytime hours. Private process servers are assigned across all five NYC boroughs and all 62 New York counties with morning, evening, and Saturday coverage and electronic GPS coordinates.
| Service Tier / Provider | Flat Fee | First Attempt Window | Attempts & Schedule | 20 RCNY § 2-233c GPS & NYSCEF Proof | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Process Service | $95.00 | Within 48 Hours | Up to 3 staggered attempts (AM, PM & Saturday) | Electronic GPS + Notarized CPLR § 306 PDF | Order $95 |
| Priority Rush Service | $145.00 | Within 24 Hours | Next-day priority dispatch + due diligence log | Electronic GPS + Same-Day PDF Affidavit | Order $145 |
| Same-Day Emergency Dispatch | $195.00 | Same Calendar Day | Immediate dispatch (orders submitted before 1:00 PM ET) | Immediate GPS + Expedited NYSCEF Affidavit | Order $195 |
| Albany NY Secretary of State (BCL § 306) | $95.00 (+$40 DOS fee) | Albany Counter Service | Hand delivery at One Commerce Plaza (99 Washington Ave) | BCL § 306 Affidavit + Official NY DOS Receipt | Order DOS |
| NYC Sheriff / County Sheriff (CPLR § 8011) | $45–$75 + Mileage | Multi-Week Queue | Weekday daytime hours only (9am–4pm) | Mailed return certificate; no electronic GPS portal | Counter Only |
Section 2 • New York Supreme Courts, Registered Agents & Hospital HIM Desks
Service at NYC Trial Courts, Wall Street Registered Agents & Albany NY DOS
From commercial division litigation at 60 Centre Street in Manhattan and federal actions in the SDNY (500 Pearl Street) and EDNY (225 Cadman Plaza East) to landlord-tenant summary proceedings under RPAPL § 735, assigned servers know the exact room numbers, security protocols, and intake windows of New York’s key venues:
| Institution / Registered Agent / Court | Physical Intake Address | Governing NY Statute & Intake Rules |
|---|---|---|
| CT Corporation System (NYC Hub) | 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005 | CPLR § 311 / BCL § 305; commercial registered agent hand-delivery intake |
| NY Department of State (Division of Corporations) | One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, 6th Fl, Albany, NY 12231 | BCL § 306 / LLC Law § 303; two duplicate copies + $40.00 statutory fee |
| Corporation Service Company (CSC — Albany) | 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207 | CPLR § 311 / CPLR § 2303; direct registered agent counter delivery |
| NY Department of Financial Services (NY DFS) | One State Street, New York, NY 10004 | NY Ins. Law § 1212; statutory insurance carrier service ($40.00 fee) |
| New York County Supreme Court (Manhattan) | 60 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 (Civil Court: 111 Centre St) | 1st Judicial District; mandatory NYSCEF e-filing & 20-day CPLR § 308(2)/(4) rule |
| Kings County Supreme Court (Brooklyn) | 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Civil Court: 141 Livingston St) | 2nd Judicial District; strict Appellate Division 2nd Dept due-diligence scrutiny |
| Queens County Supreme Court (Jamaica & LIC) | 88-11 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435 & 25-10 Court Square, LIC, NY 11101 | 11th Judicial District; Civil & Housing Court at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd |
| Bronx County Supreme Court (Mario Merola Bldg) | 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451 (Housing Court: 1118 Grand Concourse) | 12th Judicial District; Montefiore & Lincoln Hospital HIM subpoena routing |
Section 3 • NYC Admin. Code § 20-403, CPLR § 308 & Traverse Hearing Defense
Why New York Law Firms Require Strict CPLR § 308 & 20 RCNY § 2-233c Compliance
In New York litigation, a single defect in service of process invites a motion to dismiss under CPLR Rule 3211(a)(8) and a Traverse Hearing where the process server must testify under oath and produce bound logbooks and electronic GPS records. Our statewide compliance workflow protects your case at every step:
1. NYC Admin. Code § 20-403 & 20 RCNY § 2-233c GPS
Within the five boroughs, anyone serving 5+ processes per year is required by statute to hold an active NYC DCWP Individual Process Server License with a $10,000 surety bond (§ 20-406.1). Every attempt is recorded in a chronological logbook and transmitted to an independent third-party GPS contractor.
2. CPLR § 308 Due Diligence & 20-Day Filing Rule
Before using “Nail and Mail” (CPLR § 308(4)), Appellate Division First and Second Department case law requires genuine due diligence across morning, evening, and Saturday time windows plus workplace inquiries. Both delivery/affixation and “Personal and Confidential” mailing plus NYSCEF filing must occur within strict 20-day windows.
3. Doorman Co-ops & Commercial Skyscrapers
When a Manhattan or Brooklyn concierge refuses elevator access after calling the tenant on the intercom, assigned servers follow F.I. duPont, Glore Forgan & Co. v. Chelednik, 41 N.Y.2d 864 (1977) to execute valid CPLR § 308(2) suitable-age service at the lobby desk.
4. RPAPL § 735 Evictions & DRL § 232 Matrimonials
We execute commercial and residential summary holdover/nonpayment service under RPAPL § 735 (with next-day registered and regular mailings) and personal matrimonial delivery under NY Domestic Relations Law § 232(a).
In-Depth New York Statutory Process Serving Guides
- NYC DCWP Licensing, GPS Logbooks & Traverse Hearings: Why New York City Administrative Code § 20-403 and 20 RCNY § 2-233c require a DCWP-authorized Individual Process Server with third-party electronic GPS logbooks—and why unauthorized runners invalidate NYC service at a Traverse Hearing.
- NY CPLR § 308 Due Diligence & 20-Day Filing Rule: Complete statutory guide to New York personal service (CPLR § 308(1)), suitable age & discretion (CPLR § 308(2)), "Nail and Mail" due diligence (CPLR § 308(4)), and the mandatory 20-day mailing and NYSCEF filing window.
- Serving Wall Street Banks, CT Corp, CSC & NY DOS (BCL § 306): Verified intake guide for serving Wall Street banks, CT Corporation System (28 Liberty St, NY 10005), CSC (80 State St, Albany, NY 12207), NY Department of State (99 Washington Ave, Albany — BCL § 306), and NY DFS.
Section 4 • All 62 New York State Counties & 5 NYC Borough Hubs
Statewide Coverage: 5 NYC Boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, Albany & Upstate
Select any of the 5 New York City Borough Hubs or any of New York’s 62 County Hubs below for local Supreme Court addresses, County Sheriff comparisons, hospital HIM subpoena intake desks, and immediate online dispatch:
5 New York City Borough Hubs & Core Legal Support Services
All 62 New York State County Hubs
Section 5 • New York Process Serving Frequently Asked Questions
New York CPLR & NYC DCWP Process Serving FAQ
- 1. Why is a NYC DCWP Individual Process Server License mandatory within the 5 boroughs?
- Under NYC Administrative Code § 20-403, any individual who serves process 5 or more times in any calendar year in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island is required by law to hold a valid DCWP Individual Process Server License, maintain a $10,000 surety bond (
§ 20-406.1), and record every attempt via an independent electronic GPS vendor (20 RCNY § 2-233c). Under CPLR § 306(c), the server’s license number must appear on the Affidavit of Service or the case faces dismissal at a Traverse Hearing. - 2. How does the 20-day mailing and filing deadline work under CPLR § 308(2) and § 308(4)?
- When serving a defendant via a person of suitable age and discretion (
CPLR § 308(2)) or via conspicuous-place “Nail and Mail” affixation (CPLR § 308(4)), the server must both deliver/affix the summons AND mail a copy by first-class mail in an envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” (with no attorney return address) within 20 days of each other. Then, the sworn Affidavit of Service must be filed on NYSCEF within 20 days of whichever act occurred later. Service is deemed complete 10 days after filing. - 3. Can you serve a corporation via the NY Secretary of State in Albany or CT Corp in Manhattan?
- Yes. Under BCL § 306 and LLC Law § 303, assigned Albany servers hand-deliver two duplicate copies of process plus the $40.00 statutory fee directly to the NY Department of State at One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Albany, NY 12231. In Manhattan, process and subpoenas can be delivered to CT Corporation System at 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005.
- 4. What witness fees are required for a New York Subpoena under CPLR § 8001?
- Under CPLR § 2303(a) and CPLR § 8001(a)–(b), a witness served with a Subpoena Ad Testificandum (personal appearance) must be paid $15.00 per day in advance plus $0.23 per mile travel expenses if served outside the city of attendance. A Subpoena Duces Tecum (records production) requires an advance tender of $15.00. We can advance statutory witness fees on your behalf and itemize them on the Affidavit of Service.
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