New York City Process Server for Law Firms

Have court papers served in New York City, ordered and tracked from one account. This page covers what is local to New York City; New York's rules on who can serve, methods and deadlines are on the New York process serving page.

Process serving through Legal Hub Group is for law firms, attorneys and their staff. Representing yourself? Our sister company Famous Legal Services handles serves for individuals.

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What is different

Serving papers in New York City

A DCWP license for process servers

Anyone who serves process five or more times in a calendar year in New York City needs a Process Server Individual license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection; attorneys admitted in New York and government employees acting in their jobs do not. NYC DCWP, Process Server Individual License ↗

Device and record-keeping certifications

License applicants file an electronic device certification and a recordkeeping certification, and licensed servers certify to DCWP each year whether they served process in housing court. NYC DCWP, Process Server Individual License ↗

Price

The same as anywhere in New York: $195 routine, $245 rush, $295 same-day per person served, and $125 for each additional defendant at the same address on routine. Subscription plans take up to 20% off every serve.

Routine: First attempt within 3 business days. Rush: First attempt within 24 hours.

Questions

Serving papers in New York City: questions

Does a process server need a license in New York City?

Yes, if they serve process five or more times in a calendar year: a Process Server Individual license from DCWP. Attorneys admitted in New York and government employees acting in their jobs are exempt.

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Other cities and states

General information, not legal advice. Checked October 2026; the court and the cited rules control.

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