Affidavit of service by mail new york
An Affidavit of Service by Mail is a document that is used to prove that a party has received a legal document, such as a summons or complaint, by mail. In the state of New York, this document is typically used in conjunction with a summons and complaint that is being served by mail.
Here is a sample Affidavit of Service by Mail that can be used in New York:
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL
STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF [COUNTY NAME]) SS.
I, [NAME OF PERSON SERVING], being first duly sworn, depose and say as follows:
- I am the person who served the [NAME OF PARTY TO BE SERVED] with a copy of the [SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT] by mail on [DATE OF SERVICE].
- The [SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT] was mailed to the [NAME OF PARTY TO BE SERVED] at [ADDRESS OF PARTY TO BE SERVED].
- I am familiar with the contents of the [SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT] and can identify the same.
- I personally placed the [SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT] in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and it was received by the [NAME OF PARTY TO BE SERVED] on [DATE OF SERVICE].
- I am aware that the [SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT] was served by mail in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
VERIFICATION
I hereby declare that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO
before me this [DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].
NOTARY PUBLIC
[SEAL OF NOTARY PUBLIC]
NAME OF NOTARY PUBLIC
ADDRESS OF NOTARY PUBLIC
COUNTY OF [COUNTY NAME]
STATE OF NEW YORK
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL
EXHIBIT A
COPY OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
EXHIBIT B
RECEIPT FOR MAILING
Note: This is just a sample and should be reviewed and modified as necessary to comply with the specific requirements of the court and the laws of the state of New York.
In New York, the Affidavit of Service by Mail must be signed and notarized, and must include the following information:
- The name and address of the person being served
- The date and time of service
- The method of service (mail)
- The contents of the document being served
- A statement that the person serving the document is familiar with the contents of the document
- A statement that the document was received by the person being served
The Affidavit of Service by Mail must also be accompanied by a receipt for mailing, which is a document that shows that the document was mailed and received by the person being served.