Who can Serve in New York?

At this time there is no statewide licensing authority, that said, the City of New York requires all persons who serve process within its 5 boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Queens) to be licensed through the NYC. You must have a Process Server Individual license if you serve personally or by substituted service five (5) or more processes in any one-year period. Department of Consumer Affairs. There is no requirement for insurance or bonding and no educational requirement or testing.

Process Server Individual Licensing Requirements

Updated on: 31/03/2023