CIV-GP-11 – Affirmation of Service By Mail – New York

The CIV-GP-11 – Affirmation of Service By Mail New York for the Civil Court of the City of New York is a legal document used to certify that a party has served legal papers to another party by mail. This form is intended for use within the Housing Court system and must be completed by an individual who is over 18 years of age and not a party to the action.

Key Components

Court and Case Information

1. • Part and County
   • Index Number
   • Names of the Petitioner and Respondent

Affidavit Details

1. • Declarant’s (affiant’s) details: The person filling out the affidavit must provide their name and confirm they are over 18 years old and not a party to the action.
   • Date of Service: The specific date when the documents were mailed.
   • Description of Service: Confirmation that the attached papers were mailed in a properly sealed, postpaid envelope and deposited in an official depository under the exclusive care and custody of the United States Postal Service within the State of New York.
   • Address: The address to which the documents were mailed.

Signature and Notarization

1. • The affiant’s signature and the date the affidavit was sworn to.
   • Notary Public or Court Employee: The affidavit must be notarized or verified by a court employee.

Additional Information

• This form is provided free of charge for Housing Court proceedings.
• It can be found and downloaded from the New York Courts website.

Note: It is important to ensure all details are accurately filled out and the form is properly notarized to avoid any issues with the service of process.