Process Service

Reliable, documented service of legal papers with fast first attempts, clear status updates, and court-ready affirmations.

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What is process service?

Process service is the formal delivery of legal documents (summonses, petitions, subpoenas, notices, and related papers) to a party in a manner that complies with applicable rules. Proper service protects your case by creating a clear, admissible record of delivery, attempts, dates, times, and method of service.

What's included (Standard Process Service)

  • Up to 4 attempts included (as needed):
    • Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Evening: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    • Saturday attempt window
  • Prompt first attempt typically within 1–2 days (excluding Sunday).
  • Printing up to 50 pages (additional pages: $0.10/page).
  • Any required mailings (statutory mailings only; excludes certified mail) .
  • CPLR 3215 additional notice mailing (where applicable).
  • Electronically signed affirmation of service.
  • NYSCEF e-filing of the affirmation of service (where applicable).
  • GPS timestamped photographs to support attempt documentation.
  • Body-worn camera documentation available in the local service area.

Pricing

Pricing varies by service location and order volume. We offer preferred pricing for high-volume accounts. Please contact us to review your expected volume and rates. Pricing is per service: each person, address, or case is billed separately.

Where Service Occurs Process Service Posting Only
Local Service Area
Onondaga, Madison, Cayuga, Oswego & Cortland Counties
$95.00 Per Service
(as low as $60.00 with volume)
$80.00 Per Posting
(as low as $45.00 with volume)
Outside Local Counties but within New York State $95.00 Per Service $80.00 Per Posting
Outside New York State $149.00 Per Service $119.00 Per Posting

Service Addons

Addon Price What it includes
Agent Assisted Order $5.00 Applied when we place your order for you by phone or email.Does not apply to self-service online orders.
Rush Service Double Service Fee Guaranteed first attempt by the next day (excluding Sunday).
Witness Fee Advance Fee Advanced + $5.00 We will issue a witness fee check on your behalf.
Skip Trace $79.00 Locate defendant using investigative databases.
Defendant Phone Contact $30.00 Up to 3 call attempts to a provided number to arrange service.
Wet Ink / Notarized Affidavit $5.00 Paper ("wet ink") or notarized affidavit of service upon request.
Some matters may require special handling (e.g., multiple defendants, hard-to-serve scenarios, or out-of-area travel). We'll flag anything unusual as early as possible.

Posting Only Service

Need documents posted on the first attempt with no additional attempts? Choose our Posting Only option.

  • As low as $45.00 per posting (see pricing above).
  • Includes posting on the first attempt only (no extra attempts).