How Fast Can Your Papers Be Served?
Four service levels, from Routine to Same Day. Every turnaround is to the first attempt, in business days.
Service Turnaround
Turnaround is to the first attempt, in business days. No service on Sundays; Saturday service is by arrangement. Next Day and Same Day timing depends on ordering by 3 PM ET.
Routine
Within a week
First attempt within a week. For standard court timelines.
Priority
Within 3 days
First attempt within 3 days. For approaching deadlines.
Next Day
Next day
When placed by 3 PM ET. Placed after 3 PM ET or on a weekend: within 2 business days.
Same Day
Same day
When placed by 3 PM ET. Placed after 3 PM ET: the next business day. Not available at rural addresses outside New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Common delay causes: Incomplete or incorrect service addresses, evasive defendants, gated/doorman buildings, and missing pages are the top reasons service stalls.
Difficult or Evasive Service
Some defendants are hard to locate or actively avoid service. When that happens, our servers make multiple GPS-verified attempts at different times of day and, where the law allows, complete substituted or nail-and-mail service under CPLR 308.
Multiple attempts, then substituted service
If the defendant can't be served in person after diligent attempts, we proceed with leave-and-mail or affix-and-mail service and document every step in the affidavit. Add skip-trace if you need help locating the defendant first.
Affidavit Delivery & Filing
Affidavit turnaround is separate from service turnaround. Factor both into your filing deadline.
Notarized Affidavit of Service
Once service is complete, we prepare and notarize the affidavit of service, deliver it to you as a court-ready PDF, and (on request) file it with the court.
If the affidavit needs to be filed with the court, we e-file it on request and confirm the filing details to avoid rejected filings and delays.
Timeline Examples
Priority Service + Affidavit
- First attemptWithin 3 days
- Affidavit1-2 business days after service
- Total~4-5 business days if served on the first attempt
Same Day Service + Court Filing
- First attemptSame day when placed by 3 PM ET
- Affidavit + filing1-2 business days
- Total~1-3 business days if served on the first attempt
How to Avoid Delays
- Provide a complete, current physical service address (not just a PO box)
- Include a place of employment or alternate address if you have one
- Add skip-trace up front if you're unsure of the defendant's whereabouts
- Upload the complete, correctly captioned papers with all exhibits
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by attorneys, law firms, and pro-se litigants across New York.
“Great and fast service! They processed my request faster than expected. The quality and service was great.”
CK
“As a solo attorney I need service done right the first time. They served my defendant in two days and the affidavit came back with GPS-stamped proof of every attempt - filed with the court without a hitch.”
Daniel R., Attorney
“Highly recommended! They answered all my questions promptly and the process went very smoothly and fast. Thank you again!”
ML
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The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Turnaround times are estimates and depend on the county, address, and defendant. For formal legal advice, consult a qualified attorney.