New York Process Server Directory
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New York County
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Ontario County
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Oswego County
Otsego County
Putnam County
Queens County
Rensselaer County
Richmond County
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Saratoga County
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St. Lawrence County
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Suffolk County
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Tompkins County
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Washington County
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Westchester County
Wyoming County
Yates County
About Process Serving in New York
New York does not require a statewide process server license, but NYC imposes significant requirements for servers working within the five boroughs who serve five or more processes per year. NYC licensees must pass an exam, post a $10,000 bond, provide fingerprints, and use GPS tracking devices when serving. Service must be completed within 120 days of filing the summons and complaint under CPLR 306-b.
- License Required: New York does not require a statewide license, but process servers working in New York City (5 boroughs) who serve 5 or more processes per year must be licensed by NYC DCWP.
- Age Requirement: 18 years or older
- Governing Statutes: CPLR Article 3 (especially §§308, 311, 312-a); CPLR 306-b (service deadline); NYC Admin Code Ch.2 Subch.23 §20-403 (NYC licensing); GBL §89-cc (NYC records)
- Service Deadline: 120 days after filing the summons and complaint (CPLR 306-b); extension possible for good cause or in the interest of justice
- Allowed Service Types: 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)
- Average Cost Range: $75–$150 for routine service
- Special Requirements: NYC license: exam on rules/laws; $10,000 surety bond (or trust fund/employee exemption; bond requirement ends September 2026); fingerprints and background check; GPS device for service; detailed records/ledger required (GBL §89-cc). Statewide: none beyond age and non-party status.
New York State Professional Process Servers Association (NYSPPSA)
Mighty Process Server proudly supports local process server associations like the New York State Professional Process Servers Association (NYSPPSA). Local associations keep our industry alive — fighting adverse legislation, educating new process servers, and upholding the standards of integrity that every served citizen deserves. Every verified member on our directory strives to meet these same standards.
How to Find a Process Server in New York
Finding a reliable process server in New York is straightforward with the Mighty Process Server directory. Browse our verified directory of professional process servers, filtered by county and city. Each server on our platform has been vetted through our verification process.
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Whether you need service in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, or anywhere across New York, our directory connects you with experienced process servers who know the local courts and procedures.
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Process servers in Albany County serve communities across Albany County, New York.
Process servers in Allegany County serve communities across Allegany County, New York.
Process servers in Bronx County serve communities across Bronx County, New York.
Process servers in Broome County serve communities across Broome County, New York.
Process servers in Cattaraugus County serve communities across Cattaraugus County, New York.
Process servers in Cayuga County serve communities across Cayuga County, New York.
Process servers in Chautauqua County serve communities across Chautauqua County, New York.
Process servers in Chemung County serve communities across Chemung County, New York.
Process servers in Chenango County serve communities across Chenango County, New York.
Process servers in Clinton County serve communities across Clinton County, New York.
Process servers in Columbia County serve communities across Columbia County, New York.
Process servers in Cortland County serve communities across Cortland County, New York.
Process servers in Delaware County serve communities across Delaware County, New York.
Process servers in Dutchess County serve communities across Dutchess County, New York.
Process servers in Erie County serve communities across Erie County, New York.
Process servers in Essex County serve communities across Essex County, New York.
Process servers in Franklin County serve communities across Franklin County, New York.
Process servers in Fulton County serve communities across Fulton County, New York.
Process servers in Genesee County serve communities across Genesee County, New York.
Process servers in Greene County serve communities across Greene County, New York.
Process servers in Hamilton County serve communities across Hamilton County, New York.
Process servers in Herkimer County serve communities across Herkimer County, New York.
Process servers in Jefferson County serve communities across Jefferson County, New York.
Process servers in Kings County serve communities across Kings County, New York.
Process servers in Lewis County serve communities across Lewis County, New York.
Process servers in Livingston County serve communities across Livingston County, New York.
Process servers in Madison County serve communities across Madison County, New York.
Process servers in Monroe County serve communities across Monroe County, New York.
Process servers in Montgomery County serve communities across Montgomery County, New York.
Process servers in Nassau County serve communities across Nassau County, New York.
Process servers in New York County serve communities across New York County, New York.
Process servers in Niagara County serve communities across Niagara County, New York.
Process servers in Oneida County serve communities across Oneida County, New York.
Process servers in Onondaga County serve communities across Onondaga County, New York.
Process servers in Ontario County serve communities across Ontario County, New York.
Process servers in Orange County serve communities across Orange County, New York.
Process servers in Orleans County serve communities across Orleans County, New York.
Process servers in Oswego County serve communities across Oswego County, New York.
Process servers in Otsego County serve communities across Otsego County, New York.
Process servers in Putnam County serve communities across Putnam County, New York.
Process servers in Queens County serve communities across Queens County, New York.
Process servers in Rensselaer County serve communities across Rensselaer County, New York.
Process servers in Richmond County serve communities across Richmond County, New York.
Process servers in Rockland County serve communities across Rockland County, New York.
Process servers in Saratoga County serve communities across Saratoga County, New York.
Process servers in Schenectady County serve communities across Schenectady County, New York.
Process servers in Schoharie County serve communities across Schoharie County, New York.
Process servers in Schuyler County serve communities across Schuyler County, New York.
Process servers in Seneca County serve communities across Seneca County, New York.
Process servers in St. Lawrence County serve communities across St. Lawrence County, New York.
Process servers in Steuben County serve communities across Steuben County, New York.
Process servers in Suffolk County serve communities across Suffolk County, New York.
Process servers in Sullivan County serve communities across Sullivan County, New York.
Process servers in Tioga County serve communities across Tioga County, New York.
Process servers in Tompkins County serve communities across Tompkins County, New York.
Process servers in Ulster County serve communities across Ulster County, New York.
Process servers in Warren County serve communities across Warren County, New York.
Process servers in Washington County serve communities across Washington County, New York.
Process servers in Wayne County serve communities across Wayne County, New York.
Process servers in Westchester County serve communities across Westchester County, New York.
Process servers in Wyoming County serve communities across Wyoming County, New York.
Process servers in Yates County serve communities across Yates County, New York.
Process servers in Albany County serve communities across Albany County, New York.
Process servers in Allegany County serve communities across Allegany County, New York.
Process servers in Bronx County serve communities across Bronx County, New York.
Process servers in Broome County serve communities across Broome County, New York.
Process servers in Cattaraugus County serve communities across Cattaraugus County, New York.
Process servers in Cayuga County serve communities across Cayuga County, New York.
Process servers in Chautauqua County serve communities across Chautauqua County, New York.
Process servers in Chemung County serve communities across Chemung County, New York.
Process servers in Chenango County serve communities across Chenango County, New York.
Process servers in Clinton County serve communities across Clinton County, New York.
Process servers in Columbia County serve communities across Columbia County, New York.
Process servers in Cortland County serve communities across Cortland County, New York.
Process servers in Delaware County serve communities across Delaware County, New York.
Process servers in Dutchess County serve communities across Dutchess County, New York.
Process servers in Erie County serve communities across Erie County, New York.
Process servers in Essex County serve communities across Essex County, New York.
Process servers in Franklin County serve communities across Franklin County, New York.
Process servers in Fulton County serve communities across Fulton County, New York.
Process servers in Genesee County serve communities across Genesee County, New York.
Process servers in Greene County serve communities across Greene County, New York.
Process servers in Hamilton County serve communities across Hamilton County, New York.
Process servers in Herkimer County serve communities across Herkimer County, New York.
Process servers in Jefferson County serve communities across Jefferson County, New York.
Process servers in Kings County serve communities across Kings County, New York.
Process servers in Lewis County serve communities across Lewis County, New York.
Process servers in Livingston County serve communities across Livingston County, New York.
Process servers in Madison County serve communities across Madison County, New York.
Process servers in Monroe County serve communities across Monroe County, New York.
Process servers in Montgomery County serve communities across Montgomery County, New York.
Process servers in Nassau County serve communities across Nassau County, New York.
Process servers in New York County serve communities across New York County, New York.
Process servers in Niagara County serve communities across Niagara County, New York.
Process servers in Oneida County serve communities across Oneida County, New York.
Process servers in Onondaga County serve communities across Onondaga County, New York.
Process servers in Ontario County serve communities across Ontario County, New York.
Process servers in Orange County serve communities across Orange County, New York.
Process servers in Orleans County serve communities across Orleans County, New York.
Process servers in Oswego County serve communities across Oswego County, New York.
Process servers in Otsego County serve communities across Otsego County, New York.
Process servers in Putnam County serve communities across Putnam County, New York.
Process servers in Queens County serve communities across Queens County, New York.
Process servers in Rensselaer County serve communities across Rensselaer County, New York.
Process servers in Richmond County serve communities across Richmond County, New York.
Process servers in Rockland County serve communities across Rockland County, New York.
Process servers in Saratoga County serve communities across Saratoga County, New York.
Process servers in Schenectady County serve communities across Schenectady County, New York.
Process servers in Schoharie County serve communities across Schoharie County, New York.
Process servers in Schuyler County serve communities across Schuyler County, New York.
Process servers in Seneca County serve communities across Seneca County, New York.
Process servers in St. Lawrence County serve communities across St. Lawrence County, New York.
Process servers in Steuben County serve communities across Steuben County, New York.
Process servers in Suffolk County serve communities across Suffolk County, New York.
Process servers in Sullivan County serve communities across Sullivan County, New York.
Process servers in Tioga County serve communities across Tioga County, New York.
Process servers in Tompkins County serve communities across Tompkins County, New York.
Process servers in Ulster County serve communities across Ulster County, New York.
Process servers in Warren County serve communities across Warren County, New York.
Process servers in Washington County serve communities across Washington County, New York.
Process servers in Wayne County serve communities across Wayne County, New York.
Process servers in Westchester County serve communities across Westchester County, New York.
Process servers in Wyoming County serve communities across Wyoming County, New York.
Process servers in Yates County serve communities across Yates County, New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
No statewide license is required. However, process servers working in New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island) who serve 5 or more processes per year must be licensed by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) under NYC Admin Code §20-403. NYC licensing requires an exam, a $10,000 surety bond, fingerprints, a background check, and GPS tracking devices for service. Outside NYC, no license is required.
Routine process service in New York typically costs between $75 and $150. New York City metro area serves average around $95, with Staten Island and Nassau County around $125. Upstate cities like Buffalo and Rochester are generally less. Request bids from multiple verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform.
Under CPLR 306-b, service must be completed within 120 days after filing the summons and complaint. If service is not made within this period, the court may grant an extension for good cause or in the interest of justice. If the statute of limitations expires within 4 months or less after filing, the court may allow 15 extra days.
Any person 18 or older who is not a party to the action may serve process in New York outside of NYC. Within New York City, servers who serve 5 or more processes per year must be licensed by NYC DCWP under the NYC Administrative Code. Attorneys and government employees are exempt from the NYC licensing requirement.
If personal delivery cannot be completed, New York allows substitute service at the defendant's dwelling or business plus mailing (CPLR 308(2)). After due diligence, "nail-and-mail" service — affixing to the door plus mailing — is available under CPLR 308(4). Court-ordered service under CPLR 308(5) is available when other methods are impracticable.
Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find licensed and verified process servers in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, and all New York counties. Search by county and submit bid requests at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.
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