You can request to have legal papers served by the Sheriff. Examples of legal papers include:
- Orders of Protection
- Processes
- Subpoenas
- Summonses
You must submit your request with the required documents by mail or in person at a NYC Sheriff Office in the borough where the service is to be made. You must include in your request:
A check or money order payable to "NYC Sheriff" is also required. The amount of the fee, including any additional fees, depends on the legal papers being served.
Get information about the serving process.
Get more information and download forms.
Offices of the Sheriff
Offices of the Sheriff are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Office of the Sheriff - New York County
Department of Finance
66 John Street, 13th Floor (between Dutch and William Streets)
New York, NY 10038
Office of the Sheriff - Kings County
Department of Finance
210 Joralemon Street, 9th Floor (between Court and Adams Streets)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Office of the Sheriff - Bronx County
Department of Finance
3030 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor (between East 155 and 156 Streets)
Bronx, NY 10455
Office of the Sheriff - Queens County
Department of Finance
3010 Starr Avenue (between Borden Avenue and 31st Place)
Queens, NY 11101
Office of the Sheriff - Richmond County
Department of Finance
350 St. Marks Place, Room 409 (between Hyatt Street and Victory Boulevard)
Staten Island, NY 10301
