In consideration of the increased number of individuals representing themselves in legal matters the court has placed the most commonly used forms on line as a resource. Please be advised that the forms detailed below are intended to be a guide and as such do not address every possible situation. Additionally it must be noted that all persons choosing to act as their own counsel should research the law prior to commencing a proceeding or submitting an answer. Persons seeking to research the law may find it helpful to visit the Law Library located on the 6th floor of this building. Court Staff cannot act as your counsel, provide legal advice or suggestions. Court staff can provide all litigants with procedural information.
| Summons, Complaint and Answers | |
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| Civil Supreme Flowchart |  |
| How To Commence A Civil Action | |
| Summons | |
| Summons extra caption | |
| Complaint sample | |
| Complaint fill in | |
| Complaint fill in long | |
| Complaint Verification | |
| Summons with Notice | |
| How to serve papers when commencing an action | |
| Affidavit of service of initiating papers | |
| How to respond to a complaint | |
| Answer Form and verification | |
| Notice of appearance and demand for complaint | |
| Third Party Answer | |
| Extend time to answer suggested procedure | |
| Order extending plaintiff’s time | |
| Order extending defendant’s time to answer | |
| Order for alternative service | |
| Verification | |
| Court fees | |
| Submit or Settle Orders or Judgments | |
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| Court Orders | |
| Notice of Settlement | |
| Special Proceeding | |
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| How to Commence Special Proceeding | |
| Notice of Petition | |
| Verified Petition | |
| Blueback Notice of Petition | |
| How to Waive Fees - Poor Person Order | |
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| CPLR 1101(a) | |
| CPLR 1101(d) | |
| How to apply for Poor Person Status | |
| Poor Person affidavit | |
| Poor Persons Applications Proof of Income | |
| How to Apply for a Poor Persons Order / Fee waiver | |
| Motions | |
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Motion Support Rules to Motions |
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| How to Make a Motion | |
| Motion Procedure in Response to Covid | |
| Motion Submission Form | |
| Motion Checklist | |
| Notice of Motion | |
| Notice of Motion Long | |
| Affidavit In Support | |
| Affidavit of Service | |
| Blue Back Information Sheet | |
| How to Answer Motion | |
| Opposition | |
| Opposition Long | |
| Opposition and Cross Motion | |
| Support and Cross Motion | |
| Reply Affidavit | |
| Opposition to Cross Motion | |
| OSC Actions | |
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| Notice-Copies Order to Show Cause | |
| O.S.C. with Temporary restraining Order in Civil Action | |
| Order to Show Cause-Civil Action | |
| Order to Show Cause- For Contempt | |
| Emergency Affidavit | |
| Affidavit in Support of Notification | |
| Blue Back OSC | |
| Affidavit in Support |
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| OSC Special Proceeding | |
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| Motion Procedure in Response to Covid | |
| Motion Submission Form | |
| Notice-Copies OSC plus | |
| O.S.C. Temporary Restraining Order Notice | |
| O.S.C. Temporary Restraining Order Notice Special Proceeding | |
| Emergency Affidavit | |
| Affidavit in Support of Notification | |
| Blue Back OSC | |
| OSC Special Proceeding | |
| Discovery | |
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| The Discovery Process | |
| How to Subpoena | |
| Marriage Waiver/Affidavit (waive time requirement) | |
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| Marriage Waiver Affidavit | |
| Legal Separation | |
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| Legal Separation | |
| Legal Separation Agreement Sample | |
| RJI - Request for Judicial Intervention | |
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| UCS 840 | |
| UCS 840A | |
| UCS 840F | |
| UCS 840M | |
| Foreclosure | |
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| DIY Foreclosure Answer Program | |
| Foreclosure Flowchart | |
| How to answer a Foreclosure | |
| Affidavit of Service | |
| 5 Question Sheet | |
| OREF & Default Judgement Template | |
| OREF & Summary Judgement Template |
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| Auction Sheet | |
| Bank Worksheet | |
| Defendant Worksheet | |
| Foreclosure Auction Surplus Monies Form | |
| Foreclosure & Sale Judgement | |
| Hardship Declaration | |
| Referee Affirmation Foreclosure Sales | |
| UCS 840 | |
| UCS 840A | |
| UCS 840F | |
| Surplus Funds After Foreclosure | |
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| Affidavit of Service |
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| Affidavit in Support - Surplus Money |
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| Confirm Report - Appoint Referee |
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| Court Help Motion Checklist |
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| Notice of Claim |
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| Order Confirming Ref Report-Surplus Money |
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| Surplus Funds Information Sheet |
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| Surplus Funds Motion |
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Preliminary Conference Request Form
Miscellaneous
Appeal Supreme Court Decisions
Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Forms