Does a notice of claim have to be personally served?

Under GML 50-e, a notice of claim against a municipality must be served personally or by registered or certified mail. Personal service by a process server with a notarized affidavit is the most defensible method.

Can you serve a notice on a New York City agency?

Yes. Notices to NYC agencies are generally served at the Office of the Corporation Counsel or as directed by the relevant statute. We handle agency service routinely.

What if a notice must be published?

Publication service is a separate legal advertising process. We handle personal delivery components; for publication requirements, your attorney will need to coordinate with a legal publication. We can work in parallel.

Process Serving

Serve Legal Notices in New York

Legal notices — from notice of appearance to notice of claim, notice of lien, and notice to cure — appear throughout New York civil and administrative practice. Each carries specific requirements for who must be served, how, and within what deadline. Missing a notice deadline can forfeit rights that cannot be recovered.

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What we do

How we handle legal notices

We serve legal notices on individuals, corporations, government agencies, and other entities as required by the applicable statute or court rule. Service is completed with a notarized affidavit documenting the date, manner, and recipient, creating a clean record for any subsequent filing or proceeding.

Timeline

Standard notice service is completed in 3 to 7 business days. Many notice requirements are time-sensitive — tell us the statutory deadline when you submit your order.

Pricing

Residential service starts at $135. Corporate service is $115 statewide. Government entity service — including notices to government agencies — is quoted individually.

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FAQ

Questions about serving legal notices

Does a notice of claim have to be personally served?: Under GML 50-e, a notice of claim against a municipality must be served personally or by registered or certified mail. Personal service by a process server with a notarized affidavit is the most defensible method.
Can you serve a notice on a New York City agency?: Yes. Notices to NYC agencies are generally served at the Office of the Corporation Counsel or as directed by the relevant statute. We handle agency service routinely.
What if a notice must be published?: Publication service is a separate legal advertising process. We handle personal delivery components; for publication requirements, your attorney will need to coordinate with a legal publication. We can work in parallel.

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