Undisputed Legal is Brooklyn’s DCWP-licensed process service agency — the choice of law firms, attorneys, and corporations requiring structured execution, court-defensible documentation, and documented service on every assignment in Kings County litigation. NYC DCWP License #1420758-DCA — independently verifiable through the City’s public license search.
Service errors in Brooklyn — improper method selection, weak affidavit documentation, uncoordinated attempt history — are jurisdictional events that can vacate defaults, invite motion practice, and redirect an entire case from its merits to the service record itself.
Every assignment is executed under the DCWP licensing framework — the legal baseline governing a process server who serves process five or more times in a calendar year in New York City — attorneys admitted in New York State and government employees acting within the scope of their employment excepted, as the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection states — under Administrative Code § 20-403 — with GPS-verified attempts and court-compliant affidavits prepared for filing. When Brooklyn process service must be completed correctly the first time, Undisputed Legal controls it. Place your order online or call (347) 983-5436.
ROUTINE — $100 (First attempt within 3–7 business days)
RUSH — $200 (First attempt within 24–48 business hours)
SAME-DAY — $250 (First attempt the same business day when documents are received by 12:00 noon, subject to confirmation)
EMAIL/MAIL — $75 (Where permitted; completed within 24 business hours from time of receipt)
STAKE-OUT — $325 (Includes 1 hour waiting time; each additional hour $100)
Includes 3 attempts (morning/afternoon/evening) + notarized Affidavit of Service/Due Diligence.
Additional individuals: 50% off (same address/same order).
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Several factors can affect your service timeline in Brooklyn. Evasive recipients may require multiple attempts at different times and locations. Service at doorman buildings requires proper identification and may involve coordination with building management.
After successful service, your affidavit of service with GPS verification is typically processed and returned within 24 hours. We provide status updates throughout the process so you know where your matter stands. Contact our office to schedule service or request a quote for your Brooklyn process service matter.
Professional process service in Brooklyn is a jurisdiction-triggering event, not a procedural formality. In Kings County litigation, service errors are frequently examined in motion practice, and deficiencies in execution or documentation can delay filings, vacate defaults, or shift the dispute to service itself. Because Brooklyn courts handle high-value civil, commercial, and regulatory matters, opposing parties are more likely to scrutinize service posture when strategic advantage exists.
Effective Brooklyn process service requires lawful method selection, deliberate attempt coordination, and documentation that reads as coherent if reviewed. The standard is not simply whether delivery occurred—it is whether the service record withstands examination. Attempt history, building access considerations, timing patterns, and affidavit specificity may all become relevant if service is challenged.
When service is executed with structure and oversight, jurisdiction stabilizes and litigation proceeds. When service is rushed without planning or documented loosely, procedural exposure increases. In Brooklyn matters, process service must be treated as controlled legal execution aligned with Kings County scrutiny.
The difference is not speed alone—it is disciplined execution under conditions where documentation integrity can determine case trajectory.
All Brooklyn assignments are executed by DCWP-licensed process servers operating within New York City’s regulatory framework. New York City law prohibits operating as a process server or a process serving agency without DCWP licensure (Administrative Code § 20-403). That is not a preference and not a marketing claim — it is the legal baseline. Any agency that assigns or distributes service without proper licensure is operating outside the City’s regulatory scheme, creating avoidable exposure the moment service is challenged.
NYC does not treat a process serving agency as a passive dispatcher. A licensed agency carries independent compliance obligations: it must maintain complete, searchable records, preserve service documentation for seven years, and be able to produce records on demand. DCWP rules also require a written Compliance Plan and ongoing oversight, including monthly record reviews, documented reporting, and disciplinary controls when a server fails to comply. DCWP retains audit authority and can compel production of service records and related documentation. That enforcement posture is the backdrop for every serious Brooklyn assignment.
Undisputed Legal operates in full DCWP compliance at both levels: agency and individual server. NYC DCWP License #1420758-DCA — direct confirmation through the regulator. Any agency that cannot provide a verifiable DCWP license number is operating outside the City’s regulatory scheme.
All Brooklyn service methods are selected in compliance with CPLR Article 3 — the statutory framework governing service of process in New York State. A traverse hearing — a formal challenge to the validity of service in Kings County proceedings — can vacate a default judgment and redirect an entire case to the service record.
In practice, licensure alone does not make service defensible in Kings County. Brooklyn execution routinely involves controlled-entry buildings, doorman protocols, corporate security, commercial lobbies, and access constraints that increase scrutiny and increase traverse risk. Execution must be structured so the service history reads as deliberate, lawful, and internally consistent across method selection, attempt chronology, GPS/record integrity, and affidavit preparation. When the record is tested, “we tried” is irrelevant; what matters is whether the documentation proves compliance.
Undisputed Legal pairs DCWP-compliant field execution with manager-led oversight from intake through completion. Before attempts begin, service level, lawful method, timing strategy, and access constraints are confirmed against statutory and regulatory requirements. Throughout execution, attempt history and reporting remain structured and audit-ready. Upon completion, affidavits are prepared with the expectation that they may be read closely and challenged.
In Brooklyn, licensure is the baseline. Disciplined, regulator-compliant execution is what makes service hold under scrutiny.
Brooklyn matters often involve compressed court deadlines, active motion practice, and procedural risk, making service speed a strategic decision rather than a convenience. Undisputed Legal provides tiered Brooklyn process service levels designed to match urgency while maintaining the same compliance controls, documentation discipline, and supervisory oversight across every assignment. The only variable is the initiation window—execution standards remain constant.
Routine service is appropriate when deadlines allow for structured execution. This option allows for deliberate planning, coordinated timing, and a coherent attempt history designed to support affidavit credibility if service is later examined.
Rush service is selected when time sensitivity increases risk. Although accelerated, rush service maintains full compliance standards, structured reporting, and documentation integrity required for Brooklyn matters.
For urgent matters requiring immediate action, same-day service may be available where operationally feasible. Same-day execution is coordinated—not improvised—and remains aligned with lawful service requirements.
Where governing rules permit or court authorization is obtained, email or mail service may be coordinated in compliance with jurisdictional requirements. These methods are used only when legally appropriate and are documented to preserve procedural validity.
When intelligence indicates a limited access window or evasive behavior, stake-out service may be appropriate. A defined, time-controlled attempt window is scheduled in advance, concentrating execution within a disciplined period. This approach strengthens attempt credibility in matters where timing is decisive.
Across all service levels, clients receive real-time status updates, GPS-verified attempt tracking, and court-compliant affidavits prepared for filing. In Brooklyn, urgency changes the timeline—not the execution standard.
New York law provides several methods for service of process, each applicable in different circumstances. The method used depends on the specific facts of your matter and the requirements of the court. The following is a general overview — consult with your attorney regarding the method appropriate for your case.
Personal Service: Direct hand delivery of legal documents to the named individual (CPLR § 308, subdivision 1). This is generally the preferred method and is recognized by all Kings County courts. Our process servers make multiple attempts at varying times to achieve personal service before pursuing alternative methods.
Substituted Service: Under CPLR § 308, subdivision 2, the papers may be left with a person of suitable age and discretion at the person’s home or place of business, with a copy then mailed to the person; the delivery and the mailing must take place within twenty days of each other. This is a commonly used alternative method for residential service in Brooklyn.
Service on a Designated Agent: Under subdivision 3, the papers may be delivered to an agent the person has formally designated to receive service under CPLR rule 318.
Affix and Mail: Under subdivision 4, when personal and substituted service cannot be achieved despite diligent attempts, the papers may be fixed to the door of the person’s home or place of business, with a copy then mailed; the statute conditions this method on those diligent attempts, not on a court order.
Court-Directed Service: Under subdivision 5, when service under subdivisions 1, 2 and 4 is impracticable, the court may order another manner of service; the plaintiff asks the court for that order without first notifying the other side.
Service on Business Entities: For corporations and LLCs operating in Brooklyn, service may be made through the New York Secretary of State or on a designated registered agent, depending on the entity type and applicable statute. To serve an entity through the Secretary of State, our guide to Secretary of State service in Albany sets out what to prepare and where it goes: the Department of State’s service of process cover sheet, the entity’s search-page printout, the number of copies the governing statute requires, and in-person delivery to the Department’s counter at One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, in Albany.
In Brooklyn, technology matters only when it strengthens accuracy, accountability, and documentation integrity. Undisputed Legal integrates technology into Brooklyn process service through a documentation-first execution framework designed to preserve lawful compliance and support affidavit credibility if service is later examined in Kings County proceedings.
Clients receive real-time status updates throughout the lifecycle of each assignment, creating structured visibility from intake through completion. In Brooklyn matters—where deadlines compress quickly and service activity may be challenged—this transparency preserves a documented execution timeline rather than relying on after-the-fact explanations. Reporting reflects coordinated execution, not automated placeholders.
To reinforce proof reliability, service attempts incorporate GPS-verified time and location data. This additional verification supports affidavit accuracy and strengthens credibility when service becomes contested. GPS verification does not replace lawful execution—it corroborates it. In Brooklyn litigation environments, objective time-and-location confirmation can materially support documentation coherence.
All attempt history, affidavits, and assignment records are maintained within secure, organized systems that allow traceable record retrieval if proof is questioned weeks or months later. Record preservation is particularly important in Brooklyn matters, where service challenges may arise long after initial completion.
Technology, when properly deployed, strengthens documentation discipline rather than substituting for professional judgment. In Brooklyn process service, the objective is not convenience—it is court-ready proof supported by verifiable execution history.
Evasive behavior and outdated address information are among the most common reasons Brooklyn process service becomes delayed. In Kings County matters, repeated unsuccessful attempts without structured reassessment can weaken credibility, increase motion risk, and complicate affidavit defensibility.
Undisputed Legal approaches evasive Brooklyn service assignments through manager-led evaluation before attempts accumulate without direction. Address confirmation, building access protocols, timing strategy, and lawful service options are assessed early to prevent misdirected effort. This structured planning reduces wasted attempts and preserves a coherent, defensible attempt history if service later becomes contested.
Where information is incomplete or outdated, professional investigative databases may be used to develop reliable location leads. However, all intelligence development remains within lawful boundaries and is documented to preserve credibility. In Brooklyn matters, unsupported assumptions about residence or availability can undermine service integrity; therefore, verification precedes execution.
When evasive conduct is confirmed, attempts are coordinated within a controlled execution window using deliberate timing and structured reporting. Real-time updates and preserved attempt history strengthen transparency while supporting affidavit credibility if scrutiny arises.
The objective in Brooklyn is not simply to “find and serve”—it is to complete service in a manner that withstands challenge. Structured intelligence development, lawful method selection, and disciplined documentation allow evasive Brooklyn process service matters to move forward without creating additional procedural exposure.
Professional process service in Brooklyn requires more than basic regulatory compliance — it requires ongoing alignment with recognized industry standards and ethical execution practices. While NYC DCWP License #1420758-DCA establishes operational authority within New York City, professional affiliations reflect sustained commitment to accountability, continuing education, and disciplined service standards.
Undisputed Legal maintains active affiliations with established legal and professional organizations:
Professional affiliations do not replace structured execution — but in Brooklyn, where credibility may be examined alongside documentation, continuity, accountability, and industry alignment reinforce confidence in the service record.
Undisputed Legal Inc. is licensed by the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to operate as a process service agency in all five boroughs, including Brooklyn. Every process server we deploy in Kings County carries a valid DCWP-issued process server license as the Administrative Code requires (§ 20-403(a)).
All Brooklyn service attempts are GPS-verified with timestamped location data and supporting documentation. Our affidavits of service are prepared in accordance with New York CPLR requirements. Every matter is managed with direct oversight from our operations team at our Brooklyn office at 300 Cadman Plaza West, 12th Floor. Undisputed Legal has provided professional process service since 2010, serving law firms, financial institutions, corporations, and individuals across Brooklyn and throughout New York City.
Process service challenges in Brooklyn rarely stem from lack of effort—they arise from improper planning, misapplied lawful methods, or weak documentation discipline. Many Brooklyn matters reach us after prior service attempts have failed, deadlines have tightened, or procedural exposure has already developed. In Kings County litigation, once service becomes disputed, the focus shifts immediately to attempt history, affidavit coherence, and regulatory compliance. Correcting those deficiencies requires structured reassessment—not additional random attempts.
Undisputed Legal’s Brooklyn office team is routinely engaged to evaluate stalled or contested service matters and implement a compliant, defensible path forward. This includes confirming lawful service options under applicable rules, identifying documentation gaps, restructuring timing strategy, and restoring a coherent execution record before further delay occurs. In complex Brooklyn cases—particularly those involving evasive recipients, corporate defendants, restricted-access buildings, multi-jurisdictional service requirements, or compressed court schedules—success depends on disciplined oversight and precise documentation from the outset.
Our manager-led structure allows issues to be identified early, lawful methods to be selected correctly, and attempt history to remain coherent and traceable. When service is completed under this framework, affidavits align with actual execution, records remain verifiable, and jurisdictional stability is preserved. The objective is not simply to complete delivery—it is to complete service in a manner that supports forward case momentum rather than inviting challenge.
In Brooklyn, service is often invisible when performed correctly—but decisive when performed poorly. Structured execution, documented oversight, and lawful method selection are what separate successful Brooklyn process service outcomes from avoidable procedural disputes.
Brooklyn process service frequently intersects with active litigation, compressed court schedules, and high-stakes filings. In this environment, delayed communication or unclear reporting can compound procedural risk. Professional process service therefore requires not only lawful execution, but structured communication and accountable responsiveness at every stage of the assignment.
Undisputed Legal maintains direct communication channels so attorneys, institutions, and individuals receive timely updates regarding service posture, lawful options, and execution progress. Questions are addressed promptly, and material developments are communicated clearly—particularly important in Brooklyn matters where service activity may influence motion timing or court scheduling.
Professionalism also extends to field conduct. Service in Brooklyn commonly occurs in corporate offices, financial institutions, controlled-access residential towers, and security-screened buildings. Execution must be performed with composure, discretion, and strict adherence to lawful boundaries. Improper conduct or escalation can jeopardize both service validity and client reputation.
Structured communication and disciplined reporting preserve clarity when matters are time-sensitive or contested. In Brooklyn process service, responsiveness is not an added benefit—it is part of maintaining execution control under scrutiny.
In Brooklyn matters, results are measured by whether service withstands scrutiny and allows litigation to proceed without procedural interruption. Attorneys and institutions engaging Brooklyn process service are often managing strict filing deadlines, motion schedules, and strategic risk exposure. When service is executed correctly, jurisdiction stabilizes and the case advances. When service is flawed, the focus shifts from the merits to the service record itself.
Undisputed Legal structures every Brooklyn assignment to minimize avoidable delay and preserve procedural integrity from the outset. By aligning lawful method selection, documented attempt history, supervisory review, and affidavit preparation under a controlled framework, service is completed in a manner designed to support filings rather than invite challenge.
Clients operating in Brooklyn frequently prioritize predictability, documentation coherence, and disciplined execution. Service is not treated as a transactional task—it is managed as a jurisdiction-triggering event requiring structure and accountability. The outcome is not merely completed delivery, but service positioned to withstand review in Kings County proceedings.
In Brooklyn, where service errors can carry outsized consequences, reliability is not optional—it is foundational to forward case momentum.
For updates related to Brooklyn process service, regulatory developments, and execution considerations, visit our Blog, Videos, and Google My Business page. These channels provide location-specific insight relevant to service of process in Brooklyn and New York City, including real-world scenarios where documentation and lawful method selection matter.
Within New York City the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection licenses process servers: its own checklist states that a person must hold a Process Server Individual license if they serve process five (5) or more times in a calendar year, and that a person or business that assigns, distributes, or delivers process to another for actual service must hold a Process Serving Agency license. Undisputed Legal holds the agency license, the NYC DCWP License #1420758-DCA, and serves Kings County from its Brooklyn office, whose address and telephone are under Our Brooklyn Office and Directions below. An attorney admitted to practice in New York State, or an employee of a City, State, or Federal department or agency acting within the scope of their employment, is excepted by the same checklist.
Start with the license: a server working in Brooklyn who serves process five (5) or more times in a calendar year must hold a Process Server Individual license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and Undisputed Legal’s NYC DCWP License #1420758-DCA can be checked in the City’s public license search. Orders for Kings County are placed online through the order link in the pricing section above or by telephone to our Brooklyn office, which Our Brooklyn Office and Directions below locates.
Under CPLR § 311, personal service on a domestic or foreign corporation is made by delivering the summons to an officer, a director, a managing or general agent, a cashier or assistant cashier, or any other agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service; a business corporation may also be served under section 306 or 307 of the Business Corporation Law. For a Kings County matter served through the Department of State, the guide “How to Serve Legal Papers on the New York Secretary of State” under Additional Resources For Process Service below sets out the Albany procedure, and our Brooklyn office places the order.
Routine, Rush and Same-Day service are all offered in Brooklyn, with Email and Mail service where permitted and Stake-Out service; the current rates, the first-attempt timing of the Routine, Rush and Same-Day levels and what each includes are set out in the pricing section above. A Kings County order is managed by a dedicated case manager from our Brooklyn office, with real-time status updates and GPS-verified attempt tracking across every level.
A process server in Brooklyn delivers the summons and the papers with it by a method CPLR § 308 provides — handing them to the person; leaving them with someone of suitable age and discretion at the home or business and mailing a copy; delivering them to the agent designated for service; affixing them to the door and mailing a copy after diligent attempts have failed; or, when those methods are impracticable, serving as the court directs — and serves a corporation under CPLR § 311. Every Kings County attempt is recorded on a device that records GPS location, time and date, as the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection requires of licensed servers, and the courts of Kings County are listed under Local Court Information for Brooklyn below.
Yes. Brooklyn is one of the places the firm serves from its New York offices; Undisputed Legal serves all 50 states and 120+ countries, and all international service — under the Hague Convention or by letters rogatory — is directed from the New York headquarters. A matter that begins in Kings County and needs service elsewhere is managed by a dedicated case manager.
By mail, yes, without a court order: CPLR § 312-a lets the plaintiff mail the papers with an acknowledgment of receipt, and service is complete on the date the signed acknowledgment is mailed or delivered back. By email, only when a court directs it — email is not among the methods CPLR § 308 names, and subdivision 5 lets the court direct another manner of service when service under subdivisions 1, 2 and 4 is impracticable. Kings County orders for mail service are placed with our Brooklyn office.
Undisputed Legal structures every Brooklyn process service assignment under real-world constraints that no volume-driven national agency can match from a remote office. Controlled-access residential towers, doorman protocols, commercial buildings, corporate security, and evasive recipients demand planning before the first attempt is ever made. In Kings County matters, service records may later be examined in motion practice — making preparation and documentation discipline essential from intake through completion.
Every Brooklyn assignment is placed under direct case manager oversight. Lawful service options are evaluated at intake, timing strategy is coordinated based on building and recipient considerations, and execution planning begins before any attempt occurs. This structured approach reduces failed attempts, prevents avoidable delay, and preserves a coherent service history if documentation is later scrutinized.
Unlike volume-driven models that distribute Brooklyn assignments to loosely supervised subcontractors, Undisputed Legal manages every Kings County assignment directly from our Brooklyn office — NYC DCWP License #1420758-DCA — with a dedicated case manager and GPS-verified documentation on every attempt.
In Brooklyn, service is not treated as a volume-driven delivery task. It is managed as a jurisdiction-triggering event — controlled, documented, and aligned with court-facing expectations.
Orders are served across Brooklyn, including in Albemarle, Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Bedford-stuyvesant, Bensonhurst, Bergen Beach, Boerum Hill, Borough Park, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brownsville, Bushwick, Canarsie, Carroll Gardens, City Line, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Columbia Street Waterfront, Coney Island, Crown Heights, Cypress Hill, Dahill, Downtown, Dumbo, Dyker Beach Park, Dyker Heights, East, East Flatbush, East Williamsburg, Erasmus, Farragut, Flatbush, Flatlands, Fort Greene, Fort Hamilton, Georgetown, Gerritsen Beach, Gowanus, Gravesend, Greenpoint, Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood Heights, Highland Park, Homecrest, Kensington, Kensington Parkville, Los Sures-Southside, Madison, Manhattan Beach, Mapleton, Marine Park, Midwood, Midwood Park, Mill Basin, New Lots, Northside, Ocean Hill, Paerdegat, Park Slope, Parkville, Prospect Heights, Prospect Park, Prospect Park South, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Red Hook, Remsen Village, Sea Gate, Sheepshead Bay, South Slope, South Williamsburg, Starrett City, Stuyvesant Heights, Sunset Park, Victorian Flatbush, Vinegar Hill, Williamsburg, Windsor Terrace and Wingate. Civil actions in Kings County are heard at the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, telephone (347) 296-1800.
In Brooklyn, process service outcomes are shaped as much by supervision and decision-making as by field execution. Many service failures occur not because attempts were never made, but because assignments were accepted without structured review, lawful methods were misapplied, or documentation standards were not enforced from the outset. In Kings County matters, those weaknesses often surface during motion practice—when correction becomes costly and time-sensitive.
Undisputed Legal structures every Brooklyn process service assignment under direct case manager oversight from intake through completion. Before attempts begin, lawful service options are evaluated, building access constraints are reviewed, timing strategy is coordinated, and jurisdictional requirements are confirmed. This early-stage assessment reduces preventable failed attempts and aligns execution with how Brooklyn courts examine service when challenged.
Unlike volume-driven models that rely heavily on automated intake systems or loosely supervised subcontracting, our structure maintains continuous supervisory accountability. Case managers remain engaged throughout execution—monitoring attempt history, reviewing service activity, and confirming documentation integrity before affidavits are finalized. The result is structured execution rather than reactive correction.
Manager-led oversight is particularly critical in Brooklyn matters involving restricted-access buildings, commercial defendants, compressed court schedules, evasive recipients, and multi-jurisdictional service requirements. Early identification of constraints allows lawful adjustments before procedural exposure develops.
In Brooklyn process service, oversight is not an enhancement—it is the foundation. When execution is supervised, documented, and reviewed in real time, service is positioned to withstand scrutiny rather than invite it.
Brooklyn process service is not a routine administrative step — it is a jurisdictional event that can determine whether litigation proceeds or stalls. In Kings County matters, service is frequently examined for lawful method selection, documentation discipline, and affidavit credibility. The margin for error is narrow, and poorly executed service can redirect an entire case into avoidable motion practice.
Undisputed Legal delivers Brooklyn New York process service through DCWP-licensed execution, manager-led oversight, and structured documentation standards aligned with court-facing scrutiny. Every assignment is evaluated at intake, coordinated deliberately, and documented with the expectation that it may be reviewed.
Whether routine, rush, same-day, or stake-out service is required, execution remains controlled — not improvised. The objective is not merely to complete delivery, but to complete service in a manner that preserves jurisdictional stability and forward case momentum.
In Brooklyn, service must be performed the first time correctly. Structured execution, regulatory compliance, and disciplined documentation are not enhancements — they are the foundation.
Place your Brooklyn process service order online or call (347) 983-5436 — Undisputed Legal’s Brooklyn office team is ready. NYC DCWP License #1420758-DCA. Established 2010. For general inquiries call (800) 774-6922.
Undisputed Legal also provides process service throughout Queens, Nassau County, Westchester County, New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington DC, Houston, and Chicago — one order, one agency, one execution standard.
Service of a summons in a civil action in Kings County is governed by Article 3 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules — CPLR § 308 for a natural person and CPLR § 311 for a corporation or governmental subdivision. The statutory text quoted below is the 2025 edition of the Civil Practice Law and Rules. Section 308 provides: “Personal service upon a natural person shall be made by any of the following methods:”
Subdivision 6 defines a term the methods above use: “‘actual place of business’ shall include any location that the defendant, through regular solicitation or advertisement, has held out as its place of business”.
In New York City, process is also served by the New York City Sheriff: the Sheriff’s Office serves papers to notify a defendant of the legal action against them. Its Kings County office, telephone and fee are listed under Government & Civic below.
Undisputed Legal’s Brooklyn process service clients include law firms, corporations, and individuals who demand accuracy, speed, and court-ready documentation. These reviews reflect real assignments handled by our DCWP-licensed Brooklyn office team — NYC DCWP License #1420758-DCA.
CPLR § 308 sets out what follows service under its subdivisions 2 and 4. The record of service is the proof of service; in commercial practice the same record is the affidavit of service.
Filing. After substituted service (CPLR § 308, subdivision 2) or affix-and-mail service (subdivision 4), the proof of service is filed with the clerk of the court named in the summons within twenty days of the later of the delivery or affixing and the mailing, and service is complete ten days after that filing.
Brooklyn lies in Kings County, New York.
Undisputed Legal provides professional process service for matters filed in courts throughout Brooklyn and Kings County. In the state courts, that includes the Kings County Family Court; the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term; the Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term; the Kings County Surrogate’s Court; and the New York City Civil and Housing Court, Kings County Branch. In the federal courts, it includes the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and, on appeal, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
When the matter is an eviction, our Eviction Services page explains New York’s nonpayment and holdover cases, what a landlord needs in place before starting one, and Good Cause Eviction.
For a family matter, see how we serve family law papers in divorce, child support, paternity, custody and visitation cases and for orders of protection.
For Kings County matters, service of process is governed by New York CPLR Article 3, which outlines the methods and requirements for valid service on individuals and entities within the state. Our process servers document every attempt with GPS-verified records and detailed affidavits of service prepared in accordance with New York service requirements.
Brooklyn is Kings County — the borough and the county are one and the same.
Brooklyn by neighborhood — select an area for its page. Served from our Brooklyn office at 300 Cadman Plaza West.
Service in Brooklyn is directed from our Brooklyn office, 300 Cadman Plaza West, 12th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, telephone (347) 983-5436, where the firm holds the NYC DCWP License #1420758-DCA — a Process Serving Agency license, active and expiring 28 February 2028.
D-U-N-S Number: 080578492
For access to our Brooklyn office at 300 Cadman Plaza West, 12th Floor, please click the embedded map and call ahead to be added to building security.
Please bring all necessary documents and required payment to ensure an efficient visit.
Undisputed Legal provides court-compliant process service in all 50 states and 120+ countries, with Brooklyn execution managed directly from our Brooklyn office team.
Submitting your documents for process service is made easy with multiple convenient methods provided. Choose the option that suits you best:
Payment Information:
Please note that we require pre-payment for all requests. We accept all major credit and debit cards for payment. Once your payment is processed, please include a copy of your sales receipt prior to faxing or emailing your documents.
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For any further questions or inquiries regarding process servers, please refer to our “Frequently Asked Questions” page, which provides valuable information and insights into the process service procedure.
By choosing the most suitable option from the above methods, you can confidently submit your documents for process service. Our commitment to efficiency and security ensures that your legal papers are handled professionally and delivered promptly to the intended recipients. Thank you for choosing us for your process service needs.
New York: (212) 203-8001 – One World Trade Center 85th Floor, New York, New York 10007
Brooklyn: (347) 983-5436 – 300 Cadman Plaza West, 12th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11201
Queens: (646) 357-3005 – 118-35 Queens Blvd, Suite 400, Forest Hills, New York 11375
Long Island: (516) 208-4577 – 626 RXR Plaza, 6th Floor, Uniondale, New York 11556
Westchester: (914) 414-0877 – 50 Main Street, 10th Floor, White Plains, New York 10606
Connecticut: (203) 489-2940 – 500 West Putnam Avenue, Suite 400, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
New Jersey: (201) 630-0114 - 101 Hudson Street, 21 Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
Washington DC: (202) 655-4450 - 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. 10th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20006
Houston, TX: (713) 564-9677 - 700 Louisiana Street, 39th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002
Chicago IL: (312) 267-1227 - 155 North Wacker Drive, 42 Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60606
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How long does service take?
Routine service is typically completed within 3–7 business days. Rush service is generally attempted within 24–48 hours.
How many attempts are included?
Standard service includes up to three attempts at different times of day when required.
Will I receive proof of service?
Yes. Once service is completed, the signed affidavit will be uploaded to your secure portal.
What documents are required?
You must upload court-stamped documents or finalized copies ready for service.
Can I track the status of my case?
Yes. Log into your account at any time to view your case timeline and attempts.