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New York Civil Lawsuits Forms

Complaints, motions, discovery and judgments in civil cases.

126 statewide

Statewide forms

From the New York State Unified Court System

CIV-GP-11Affidavit of Service by MailAffidavit of service by mail for the Civil Court of the City of New York, sworn by an adult nonparty who mailed a true copy of the papers in a sealed postpaid envelope.Fillable
CIV-GP-11Affirmation of Service by MailAffirmation of service by mail for the Civil Court of the City of New York by an adult nonparty who mailed a true copy of the papers in a sealed postpaid envelope.Fillable
CIV-GP-13Affirmation in Support of an Order to Show CauseAffirmation by a party in the Civil Court of the City of New York asking the court to issue an order to show cause, stating the relief requested and the reasons for it.Fillable
CIV-GP-13Affidavit in Support of an Order to Show CauseSworn statement filed in the Civil Court of the City of New York supporting an order to show cause, describing the relief requested and the reasons for it.Fillable
CIV-GP-17Affirmation in Support of Order to Show Cause to Vacate a Judgment and to Restore to the CalendarAffirmation by a defendant in the Civil Court of the City of New York supporting an order to show cause to vacate a judgment and restore the case to the calendar.Fillable
CIV-GP-19Affidavit of Service of Order to Show Cause and Affidavit in SupportAffidavit stating when, where and on whom an order to show cause and its supporting affidavit were served in a case in the Civil Court of the City of New York.Fillable
CIV-GP-23-IAffirmation in Support of an Order to Show Cause to Punish for ContemptAffirmation by a party in the Civil Court of the City of New York supporting an order to show cause to hold the other side in contempt for disobeying a court order or so-ordered stipulation.Fillable
CIV-GP-50Application for Pro Se SummonsApplication in the Civil Court of the City of New York for a person without a lawyer to obtain a summons starting a civil lawsuit, with instructions on who may serve the summons and complaint and how service is made.Fillable
CIV-GP-58AOral Answer Consumer CreditForm on which the clerk of the Civil Court of the City of New York records a defendant's oral answer in a consumer credit lawsuit, with check boxes for a general denial, service problems and defenses.Fillable
CIV-GP-58BWritten Answer Consumer CreditWritten answer for a defendant in a consumer credit lawsuit in the Civil Court of the City of New York, with check boxes for a general denial, service problems and defenses, affirmed under penalty of perjury.Fillable
CIV-GP-58CInformation on Answering an Action for Money OnlyInformation for a defendant answering a lawsuit for money only in the Civil Court of the City of New York, listing defenses to tell the clerk, who records them on the oral answer form, and how to answer in writing instead. It is a guide and is not filed.
CIV-GP-58COral Answer Action for Money OnlyForm on which the clerk of the Civil Court of the City of New York records a defendant's oral answer in a lawsuit for money only, with check boxes for a general denial, service problems, defenses and counterclaims.Fillable
CIV-GP-58DWritten Answer Action for Money OnlyWritten answer for a defendant in a lawsuit for money only in the Civil Court of the City of New York, with check boxes for a general denial, service problems, defenses and counterclaims.Fillable
CIV-GP-58ESelf Represented Written Answer and VerificationWritten answer and verification for a self-represented defendant in the Civil Court of the City of New York, with check boxes for a general denial, service problems, defenses and counterclaims.Fillable
CIV-GP-62-BAffirmation of Service of Demand for Trial De NovoAffirmation that a demand for a trial de novo after an arbitration award, and any jury demand, was served on the other side in the Civil Court of the City of New York.Fillable
CIV-GP-68-IRequest for InquestRequest by a plaintiff in the Civil Court of the City of New York to set a case down for an inquest because the defendant's time to answer has expired without an answer.Fillable
CIV-GP-73Affirmation of Compliance with VTL 253Affirmation that a summons and complaint were served on the Secretary of State, with notice and a copy sent to the defendant, as Vehicle and Traffic Law section 253 requires.Fillable
CIV-GP-73Notice of Service of Summons and Complaint on the Secretary of StateNotice to a nonresident motorist defendant that the summons and complaint in a Civil Court of the City of New York case were served on the New York Secretary of State under Vehicle and Traffic Law §253.Fillable
CIV-GP-74-BAffirmation of Compliance with the Insurance LawAffirmation by a claimant that the original summons was served on the Superintendent of Insurance with the required fee, as Insurance Law section 1213 requires.Fillable
CIV-GP-100Affirmation of Military InvestigationAffirmation stating why a defendant is believed not to be in military service, as the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act requires before a default judgment, in the Civil Court of the City of New York.Fillable
CIV-GP-105Notice of EntryNotice of entry in the Civil Court of the City of New York stating that the attached decision, order or judgment is a true copy and was entered with the clerk on the date shown.Fillable
CIV-GP-106Affirmation of Service of Judgment with Notice of EntryAffirmation that a copy of the judgment with notice of entry was served by mail on the other party in a Civil Court of the City of New York case.Fillable
CIV-GP-121Affidavit in SupportSworn statement filed in the Civil Court of the City of New York in support of a motion or application in a civil case.Fillable
CIV-GP-121Affirmation in SupportAffirmation filed in the Civil Court of the City of New York in support of a motion or application in a civil case.Fillable
CIV-GP-122Affidavit in OppositionSworn statement filed in the Civil Court of the City of New York opposing a motion or application made by the other side in a civil case.Fillable
CIV-GP-122Affirmation in OppositionAffirmation filed in the Civil Court of the City of New York opposing a motion or application made by the other side in a civil case.Fillable
CIV-GP-144AInformation on Answering a Consumer Credit TransactionInformation for a defendant answering a consumer credit lawsuit in the Civil Court of the City of New York, listing defenses to tell the clerk, who records them on the answer form. It is a guide and is not filed.
UCS-575HIPAA - Authorization to Permit Interview of Treating Physician by Defense CounselAuthorization (form UCS-575) signed by a plaintiff in a personal injury or malpractice lawsuit allowing a treating physician to discuss specified medical conditions with defense counsel; the physician is not required to agree to the interview.
UCS-840Amended RJIRequest for Judicial Intervention (form UCS-840) used to have a judge assigned to a case, giving the caption, the nature of the action or proceeding and any related cases; this copy is used to file an amended RJI.Fillable
UCS-840Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI)Request for Judicial Intervention (form UCS-840) filed to have a judge assigned to a case, giving the caption, the nature of the action or proceeding, the relief sought and any related cases.Fillable
UCS-840AGeneral AddendumAddendum to the Request for Judicial Intervention used when more space is needed for party, attorney or related case information, including the contact details of parties without a lawyer.Fillable
UCS-840CCommercial Division AddendumAddendum to the Request for Judicial Intervention for a case filed in the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court, stating which of the division's monetary thresholds and case-type criteria the case meets.Fillable
UCS-840PPartition AddendumAddendum to the Request for Judicial Intervention in a partition action, giving the property address and each defendant's contact details so that a partition settlement conference can be scheduled.Fillable
UCS-CC-3Affirmation in Support of Order to Show CauseAffirmation by a defendant in a consumer credit case supporting an order to show cause to vacate a default judgment entered for failure to appear or answer.Fillable
UCS-CC5Supplemental Affirmation in Support of Order to Show CauseSupplemental affirmation supporting an order to show cause to vacate a default judgment entered for failure to appear or answer, explaining the reasons for the default and the defense.Fillable
UCS-CCR1Additional Notice of LawsuitNotice sent to a defendant in a consumer credit lawsuit stating that a lawsuit has been filed, naming the court, the plaintiff, the original creditor and the index number, and explaining how to respond.Fillable
UCS-CCR2Additional Notice of Summary Judgment MotionNotice to a defendant in a consumer credit case that the plaintiff has moved for summary judgment, warning that the court may enter judgment and explaining how to respond.Fillable
UCS-CCR3Affirmation of Facts by Original CreditorAffirmation by a servicer for an original creditor plaintiff in a consumer credit case setting out the facts of the debt from the plaintiff's business records.Fillable
UCS-CCR4Affirmation of Facts and Sale of Account by Original CreditorAffirmation by a servicer for an original creditor in a consumer credit case setting out the facts of the debt and the sale of the account, from the creditor's business records.Fillable
UCS-CCR5Affirmation of Purchase and Sale of Account by Debt SellerAffirmation by an employee of a debt seller in a consumer credit case describing the sale of the account to the debt buyer and the seller's record-keeping procedures.Fillable
UCS-CCR6Affirmation of Facts and Purchase of Account by Debt Buyer PlaintiffAffirmation by a servicer for a debt buyer plaintiff in a consumer credit case setting out the facts of the debt and the purchase of the account, from the plaintiff's business records.Fillable
UCS-CCR7Affirmation of Non-Expiration of Statute of LimitationsAffirmation by the plaintiff's attorney in a consumer credit case that the statute of limitations has not expired, giving the date of default and the limitations period under CPLR section 214-i.Fillable
UCS-SUB1Out-of-State Subpoena AffirmationAffirmation submitted to the county clerk under CPLR 3119 with a subpoena issued in another state's case, asking that a matching New York subpoena be issued for discovery in New York.Fillable
Affidavit In SupportSworn statement for the Supreme Court in Queens County supporting a motion or order to show cause, with instructions for completing it and signing before a notary.Fillable
Affidavit in Support of a Temporary Restraining Order Against a Public Officer, Board or Municipal CorporationAffidavit filed in the Supreme Court in Nassau County supporting a request for a temporary restraining order against a public officer, board or municipality, with exhibits attached.Fillable
Affidavit in Support of Notification
Affidavit of ServiceAffidavit of service for the Supreme Court in Queens County, completed by the adult nonparty who served the papers, stating when, where and how they were served.
Affidavit of service of initiating papersAffidavit of service for the Supreme Court in Queens County, required when serving initiating papers such as a summons and complaint, a summons with notice, or a notice of petition or order to show cause with a petition.
Affirmation of Service of Subpoena for RecordsAffirmation of service for a subpoena for records in the Civil Court of the City of New York, recording who served the subpoena, when and how, and a description of the person served.Fillable
Affirmation of Service of Subpoena to TestifyAffirmation of service for a subpoena to testify in the Civil Court of the City of New York, recording who served the witness subpoena, when and how, and a physical description of the person served.Fillable
Affirmation of Service of Summons with Endorsed Complaint (other than personal delivery)Affirmation by the server that a summons with endorsed complaint in the Civil Court of the City of New York was served by a method other than personal delivery, such as delivery to another person or affixing and mailing.Fillable
Affirmation of Service of Summons with Endorsed Complaint (Personal Delivery)Affirmation by the server that a summons with endorsed complaint in the Civil Court of the City of New York was personally delivered to the defendant, giving the time, date, address and a description of the person served.Fillable
Affirmation of Unavailability and Request for AdjournmentAffirmation used in the Civil Court of the City of New York by a defendant or tenant, or a relative or friend appearing for them, explaining why the party cannot attend a court date and asking for an adjournment.Fillable
Affirmation Requesting Nunc Pro Tunc Filing of …Affirmation in the Civil Court of the City of New York asking for an order allowing a paper that was filed late to be accepted nunc pro tunc, explaining the filing error and why it does not prejudice the other side.Fillable
AnswerFill-in answer for a defendant in a Supreme Court, Queens County, civil action, responding to the allegations of the complaint, with a caption that can include third-party plaintiffs and defendants.Fillable
Answer Form and verificationAnswer for a defendant in a Supreme Court civil action in Queens County, responding to the allegations in the complaint and stating defenses, with a verification signed before a notary. Instructions for filling it in are included.
Answer In Person and VerificationAnswer a defendant gives in person in the Civil Court of the City of New York, entering a general denial, the reasons for it and any counterclaim, with a verification of the answer.Fillable
Application for Pro Se SummonsApplication for a summons in the Civil Court of the City of New York, in which a plaintiff without a lawyer gives the parties' names and addresses and the basis of the claim. Corporations must be represented by an attorney.Fillable
Blue Back OSCBlue back cover sheet for an order to show cause in the Supreme Court, Queens County, carrying the index number, the caption and the signer's certification under 22 NYCRR 130-1.1 that the papers are not frivolous.
Blueback Notice of PetitionBlue back cover sheet for a notice of petition in the Supreme Court, Queens County, carrying the index number, the caption and the signer's certification under 22 NYCRR 130-1.1 that the papers are not frivolous.
Bulk Purchase of Index Number AgreementSworn agreement for buying 50 or more index numbers at a time in the Civil Court of the City of New York, setting out the payment terms and conditions the purchaser accepts.Fillable
Complaint fill inFill-in complaint for a plaintiff starting a civil action in the Supreme Court, Queens County, with a caption and numbered paragraphs for setting out the allegations and the relief demanded.
Complaint fill in longLonger fill-in complaint for a plaintiff starting a civil action in the Supreme Court, Queens County, with a caption and extra numbered paragraphs for setting out the allegations, causes of action and relief demanded.Fillable
Complaint sampleSample complaint in a Supreme Court, Queens County, civil action, showing how a plaintiff sets out the parties, allegations and demand for relief. It is for illustration only and is not filed.
Complaint VerificationVerification a plaintiff signs before a notary swearing that the plaintiff has read the complaint and that its contents are true, except for matters alleged on information and belief.Fillable
Compliance Stipulation and OrderStipulation and order in Part 28 of the Civil Court of the City of New York, County of New York, recording that the action has settled or that all outstanding discovery is complete, so no compliance appearance is needed.Fillable
Consent to Electronic Filing of Court of Claims CaseConsent by an attorney or self-represented party to use the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System (NYSCEF) in a Court of Claims case and to be bound by its filing and service rules.
Consumer Credit AnswerWritten answer for a defendant in a consumer credit lawsuit, with check boxes for a general denial, problems with service and defenses such as not owing the debt, identity theft or the statute of limitations.Fillable
Court Notice Regarding Availability of Electronic Filing (Court of Claims Cases)Notice served in a Court of Claims case that the matter was started as an electronically filed case in NYSCEF, explaining how parties consent to e-filing or opt out.Fillable
Court of Claims Affidavit of ServiceAffidavit of service in the Court of Claims, in which the server swears to serving the claim or other paper, such as by certified mail with return receipt requested or by personal service.
Court of Claims Claim RequestUnofficial claim form for a self-represented claimant suing the State of New York in the Court of Claims, following Court of Claims Act §11(b), with the time, place and nature of the claim and the damages.
Court of Claims Filling by Fax CoverCover sheet for filing papers by fax in the Court of Claims under Uniform Rules §206.5-a, listing the claimant, claim number and page count. The clerk need not accept a fax filing over 50 pages.
Court of Claims Note of IssueNote of issue placing a Court of Claims claim on the trial calendar, giving the dates the claim was filed and served and issue joined, and the nature of the action, such as highway negligence, medical malpractice or appropriation.
Court of Claims Notice of MotionNotice of motion in the Court of Claims, listing the supporting affidavit and papers, the return date and the order the claimant or defendant is asking the court to make.
Emergency AffidavitAffidavit supporting an emergency application for an order to show cause in Supreme Court, explaining the emergency and why the relief cannot wait. Instructions for filling it in and signing before a notary are included.
Extend time to answer suggested procedureSuggested procedure from the Queens County Supreme Court help office for a defendant who needs more time to answer a complaint or make a motion, explaining how to get a stipulation or court order extending the deadline. It is a guide and is not filed.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act)Authorization for release of health information under HIPAA (OCA Official Form 960), approved by the State Department of Health, by which a patient or representative lets a provider release medical records to a named person.Fillable
How to Answer MotionInstructions from the Queens County Supreme Court help center on how to answer a motion, explaining how to write opposition papers, serve them and file them before the return date. It is a guide and is not filed.
How To Commence A Civil ActionGuide from the Queens County Supreme Court help center on starting a civil action without a lawyer, covering the summons and complaint, buying an index number, filing and serving the defendant. It is a guide and is not filed.
How to Commence Special ProceedingGuide from the Queens County Supreme Court self-represented office on starting a special proceeding, covering the petition, notice of petition or order to show cause, filing and service. It is a guide and is not filed.
How to Make a MotionGuide from the Queens County Supreme Court help center on making a motion in an existing lawsuit, explaining notices of motion, orders to show cause, supporting affidavits, service and return dates. It is a guide and is not filed.
How to respond to a complaintGuide from the Queens County Supreme Court help center for a defendant served with a summons and complaint or summons with notice, explaining the deadlines and how to prepare and serve an answer. It is a guide and is not filed.
How to serve papers when commencing an actionGuide from the Queens County Supreme Court help center on serving legal papers when starting an action or proceeding, describing personal delivery, substituted service and other methods and the proof of service required. It is a guide and is not filed.
How to SubpoenaGuide from the Queens County Supreme Court help center on issuing and serving a subpoena, noting that the court does not supply subpoena forms and explaining how to have one signed and served. It is a guide and is not filed.
Instructions for Answering In PersonInstructions for defendants in the Civil Court of the City of New York on answering a summons in person, listing the clerk's office in each county and explaining the deadlines and what to bring. It is a guide and is not filed.
Instructions for Plaintiffs Suing in PersonInstructions for plaintiffs suing without a lawyer in the Civil Court of the City of New York, listing the clerk's office in each county and explaining how to start the case, serve the defendant and prepare for trial. It is a guide and is not filed.
Instructions for Service of SubpoenaInstructions from the Civil Court of the City of New York on the three kinds of subpoena, to testify, for records and for information, and how each must be served. It is a guide and is not filed.
Medical Malpractice Trial Scheduling FormScheduling form in a Supreme Court medical malpractice case setting the date for jury selection before a named justice, warning that the trial date will not be adjourned and that any settlement must be reported at once.
Motion ChecklistChecklist from the Queens County Supreme Court help center of the papers to include when submitting a motion, such as the notice of motion, notarized affidavit, exhibits, proof of service, blue back and RJI. It is a guide and is not filed.
Notice of appearance and demand for complaintNotice of appearance and demand by a defendant in a Supreme Court, Queens County, action served with a summons alone, appearing in the case and demanding a copy of the complaint. Fill-in instructions are included.Fillable
Notice of Cross-MotionNotice of cross-motion in the Civil Court of the City of New York by which a plaintiff or defendant answering a motion asks the court for relief of its own, stating the supporting affidavit, part, room and return date.Fillable
Notice of Hard Copy Exhibit FilingNotice under Uniform Rule §202.5-b(d)(6) in an e-filed Court of Claims case that an exhibit was filed in hard copy only with the clerk or will be kept by a party, describing the exhibit.
Notice of Hard Copy Submission - E-Filed CaseNotice attached to a paper submitted in hard copy in an e-filed Court of Claims case, checking the reason for the paper filing, such as a party who has not consented to e-filing or is exempt.
Notice of MotionNotice of motion in the Civil Court of the City of New York by which a plaintiff or defendant asks the court for an order, stating the supporting affidavit, part, room, return date and relief sought.Fillable
Notice of Motion LongFill-in notice of motion for a civil action or proceeding in the Supreme Court, Queens County, stating the relief requested, the supporting papers and the return date, with instructions for completing it.
Notice of PetitionFill-in notice of petition starting a special proceeding in the Supreme Court, telling the respondents when and where the petition will be heard and when answering papers are due.
Notice of Service on an "Unauthorized Insurer"Notice sent by certified mail under Insurance Law §1213 to an unauthorized insurer that a summons naming it as a defendant in the Civil Court of the City of New York was served on the Superintendent of Insurance as its attorney.Fillable
Notice of SettlementNotice of settlement in the Supreme Court, Queens County, telling the other parties that a proposed order or judgment will be presented for signature on a stated date.
O.S.C. Temporary Restraining Order NoticePacket from the Queens County Supreme Court for seeking an order to show cause with a temporary restraining order in a civil action, with the order to show cause, supporting affidavit and a notice about making copies of the papers.
O.S.C. Temporary Restraining Order Notice Special ProceedingPacket from the Queens County Supreme Court for seeking an order to show cause with a temporary restraining order in a special proceeding, with the order to show cause, supporting affidavit and a notice about making copies of the papers.
O.S.C. with Temporary restraining Order in Civil ActionFill-in order to show cause with a temporary restraining order for a civil action in the Supreme Court, Queens County, setting the hearing date, the relief sought, the interim restraint and how the papers must be served.Fillable
OppositionFill-in affidavit in opposition to a motion in the Supreme Court, Queens County, setting out why the motion should be denied, signed before a notary, with instructions for completing it.
Opposition and Cross MotionFill-in papers for opposing a motion and making a cross-motion in the Supreme Court, Queens County, with the notice of cross-motion and a supporting affidavit signed before a notary.Fillable
Opposition to Cross MotionFill-in affidavit in opposition to a cross-motion in the Supreme Court, Queens County, explaining why the cross-motion should be denied, signed before a notary.
Order extending defendant’s time to answerFill-in order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, extending a defendant's time to answer the complaint or make a motion, with instructions for completing it.
Order extending plaintiff’s timeFill-in order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, extending the plaintiff's time to take a step in the case, such as serving the summons and complaint, with instructions for completing it.Fillable
Order for alternative serviceFill-in order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, allowing a plaintiff to serve the summons by an alternate method set by the court when the usual methods are impracticable.
Order to Show Cause to Vacate Default JudgmentOrder to show cause for a defendant asking the court to restore a case to the calendar, vacate a default judgment and any liens or income executions, and allow the defendant to answer or have the action dismissed.Fillable
Order to Show Cause-Civil ActionFill-in order to show cause for a civil action in the Supreme Court, Queens County, setting the date the other side must appear, the relief requested and how the papers must be served.Fillable
OSC Special ProceedingFill-in order to show cause for starting a special proceeding in the Supreme Court, Queens County, with a petition and supporting papers, setting the hearing date and how the respondents must be served.
PDF Order to Show Cause- For ContemptFill-in order to show cause in the Supreme Court, Queens County, asking the court to hold a party in contempt for disobeying a court order, setting the hearing date and how the papers must be served.Fillable
Preliminary Conference Stipulation and Order For DiscoveryPreliminary conference stipulation and order in Part 27 of the Civil Court of the City of New York, County of New York, recording a settlement, completed discovery or a schedule for the remaining discovery.Fillable
Reply AffidavitFill-in reply affidavit for the moving party in the Supreme Court, Queens County, answering the other side's opposition papers before the motion is decided, signed before a notary.
Reply AffidavitReply affidavit in the Civil Court of the City of New York by which the party who made a motion answers the other side's opposition papers.Fillable
Reply AffirmationReply affirmation in a civil action in the Civil Court of the City of New York by which the party who made a motion answers the opposing papers.Fillable
Request for Preliminary ConferenceRequest by a plaintiff in the Civil Court of the City of New York, County of New York, for a preliminary conference under rule 208.9 after issue is joined, stating the case type.Fillable
Service Instructions and Affidavit of Service Requirements Regarding Section 253 of the Vehicle and Traffic LawInstructions on serving a nonresident motorist through the Secretary of State under Vehicle and Traffic Law §253 in the Civil Court of the City of New York, and on what the affidavit of service must show. It is a guide and is not filed.
Stipulation of SettlementStipulation of settlement in the Civil Court of the City of New York in which the parties agree to settle the action and set out the terms, such as payments and dates.Fillable
SummonsFill-in summons starting a civil action in the Supreme Court, Queens County, served with a complaint and directing the defendant to answer within the time allowed, with instructions for completing it.Fillable
Summons extra captionSummons for a Supreme Court, Queens County, civil action with an extra caption, directing the defendants named to answer the complaint within the time allowed.Fillable
Summons with NoticeFill-in summons with notice starting a civil action in the Supreme Court, Queens County, stating the nature of the action and the relief sought. It cannot be used for divorce actions.Fillable
Support and Cross MotionFill-in notice of cross-motion and supporting affidavit for the Supreme Court, Queens County, by which a party answering a motion asks for relief of its own, signed before a notary.Fillable
The Discovery ProcessGuide from the Queens County Supreme Court self-represented office explaining the discovery process in civil actions, including interrogatories, depositions, document demands and discovery motions. It is a guide and is not filed.
VerificationVerification a defendant signs before a notary swearing that the defendant has read the answer and that its contents are true, except for matters alleged on information and belief.Fillable
Verified PetitionFill-in verified petition for starting a special proceeding in the Supreme Court, setting out the facts and the relief requested, with instructions for completing it.
Written Answer Consumer Credit TransactionWritten answer for a defendant in a consumer credit lawsuit, with check boxes for a general denial, service problems and defenses such as identity theft, debt already paid or the statute of limitations.Fillable

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