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Civil

see Civil Court for additional information

DC-54Answer (Self represented defendant's Answer to a Civil Summons)
DC-54 "In Person" Answer

DC-149RAffidavit of Personal Service
DC-149R

DC-149MAffidavit of Service (Mail)
DC-149M Use with Order to Show Cause or Motion where service by mail is ordered

DemandDemand for Trial de novo (after Civil arbitration)

Notice Of Appeal - Civil
for use to appeal a Judge's decision on motion, or judgment after a Trial or Trial de Novo

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Small Claims & Commercial Small Claims

see Small Claims Court for additional information

DC-283Complaint Form
DC-283 to commence Small Claim Action or Commercial Small Claim Action

DC-292Demand Letter for Commercial Small Claims Consumer Transaction
DC 292 / UCS-124

DC-293Certification for Commercial Small Claims Consumer Transaction
DC 293 / UCS-119 (required for Consumer Transactions claims)

DemandDemand for Trial de novo (after Small Claims or Commercial Small Claims arbitration)

DC-149RAffidavit of Personal Service
DC-149R

DC-149MAffidavit of Service (Mail)
DC-149M Use with Order to Show Cause or Motion where service by mail is ordered

OSC_pg2Affidavit in Support of Motion to Vacate a Default Judgment by Defendant (Civil Cases)

OSC_pg1Order to Show Cause
for vacating a Default Judgment

Notice Of Appeal - Civil
for use to appeal a Judge's decision on motion, or judgment after a Trial de Novo

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Landlord Tenant

see Landlord Tenant Court for additional information

For Landlord-Homeowners without attorneys :
Some of the forms needed to start the most common Landlord Tenant actions are online at:

  • Nassau County District Court L&T Forms and Guides for Landlords and Tenants
  • Blumberg Forms - New York--Summary Proceedings (RPAPL)
    • The Courthelp Forms Library has online interviews which will help you prepare papers to start a case against your tenant in court:

     

    pdf iconWritten request from the self-represented landlord that the court issue the JUDGMENT OF POSSESSION, WARRANT OF EVICTION, and TRANSCRIPT OF JUDGMENT

     

    For Tenants without attorneys :
    If default judgment has been entered against you, the forms needed to request to reopen a Landlord Tenant action:

    DC-149RAffidavit of Personal Service
    DC-149R

    DC-149MAffidavit of Service (Mail)
    DC-149M Use with Order to Show Cause or Motion where service by mail is ordered

    Notice Of Appeal - Civil
    for use to appeal a Judge's decision on motion, or judgment after a Trial

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    Criminal Traffic & Town Ordinance

    see Criminal Court for additional information

    PDFApplication to vacate a District Court Warrant
    DC-320-A

    PDF Notice of Application and Motion for Remission of Bail Forfeited pursuant to CPL ยง540.30
    DC-415

    DC-149RAffidavit of Personal Service
    DC-149R

    DC-149MAffidavit of Service (Mail)
    DC-149M Use with Order to Show Cause or Motion where service by mail is ordered

    PDFAdvisement of Right to Appeal
    includes form for pro-se defendants to have the court prepare and serve and file Notice of Appeal
    DC-16 (English, Spanish, & Polish)

    PDF Notice of Appeal - Criminal
    used to commence an appeal on Criminal, Traffic and Town Ordinance orders or judgments

    PDFRequest for Certified Transcript of Record or Certificate of Disposition
    DC-411

    PDFTranscript Release (CPL 160.50)
    DC-412 (also DC-411 and DC-412)

    PDFAffidavit designating Agent to access sealed records (CPL 160.50)
    DC-413 (also DC-411 and DC-413)

    PDFYouthful Offender Transcript Release and Order (CPL 720)
    DC-75 (also DC-411 and DC-75)

    PDFApplication by an Eligible Offender for a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities
    DC- DPCA-52 How to file an application for a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities

    Adobe Acrobat PDF DocumentWaiver of Production form (DC-423) - client produced "paperwork only"


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    Parking

    see Parking Tickets for additional information

    PDF Ex parte motion to dismiss handicapped parking ticket, supporting affidavit, and consent to adjudication by a Judicial Hearing Officer (JHO)
    DC-422

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