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New York's CPLR § 3119 provides two paths to domesticate an out-of-state subpoena — and Served 123 LLC uses the faster one. Our in-house New York-licensed attorney issues NY subpoenas directly under CPLR § 3119(b)(4), bypassing the county clerk entirely. No $10 filing fee. No queue. Same-day issuance for properly prepared submissions. All 62 New York counties covered — from Manhattan and Brooklyn to Buffalo and Albany. And every order includes built-in review under New York's health care Shield Law.
New York's Shield Law under CPLR § 3119(g)–(h) bars issuance of subpoenas for out-of-state proceedings targeting reproductive health care or gender-affirming care lawfully performed in New York. Served 123 LLC screens every NY order for Shield Law applicability before issuing — not after.
The statute expressly states that if a party to an out-of-state proceeding retains an attorney licensed to practice in New York, and that attorney receives the original or a true copy of the out-of-state subpoena, the attorney may issue a subpoena under this section. Served 123 LLC's in-house New York-licensed attorney handles this directly — no $10 county clerk fee, no waiting for the clerk to process the filing, and no judicial oversight required. The issued NY subpoena carries identical legal force to one issued by the county clerk, and it's ready for service the same day for properly prepared orders.
New York has enacted robust health care shield protections directly into CPLR § 3119. Under § 3119(g), no court or county clerk may issue a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state proceeding relating to any legally protected health activity (including reproductive health care) that occurred in New York — unless narrow exceptions apply. Under § 3119(h), the same absolute protection covers gender-affirming care legally performed, sought, received, or supported in New York. These shields apply to both the county clerk pathway and the NY attorney pathway. Served 123 LLC reviews every order for Shield Law applicability before issuing any subpoena. If your matter may touch protected health care, contact us first.
New York adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, codified at CPLR § 3119, effective January 1, 2011. The statute replaced the cumbersome pre-UIDDA process that required a commission from the New York court, followed by a second court order in the foreign jurisdiction — replacing two court orders with a streamlined clerk or attorney issuance process.
New York's implementation includes a critical attorney-issuance pathway: under CPLR § 3119(b)(4), a NY-licensed attorney retained by a party to an out-of-state proceeding may issue the NY subpoena directly upon receipt of the out-of-state subpoena — no county clerk filing, no fee, no queue. The issued subpoena must incorporate the terms of the out-of-state subpoena, include all counsel contact information, state the required CPLR 3119 language, and include the CPLR 2308 failure-to-comply paragraph.
Service is governed by CPLR §§ 2302 and 2303 — personal delivery by any person 18 or older who is not a party. Depositions must occur in the county where the witness resides or works per CPLR 3110. Remote depositions are permitted by agreement. New York has 62 counties, including the five NYC boroughs (New York, Kings, Queens, Bronx, and Richmond), each served by a separate County Clerk.
Required statutory language — must appear on the NY subpoena
Issued under the provisions of the Uniform Interstate Deposition and Discovery Act and CPLR § 3119
Served 123 LLC issues and serves subpoenas in all 62 New York counties — the five NYC boroughs (Manhattan/New York County, Brooklyn/Kings, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island/Richmond), Long Island (Nassau, Suffolk), Westchester, Upstate (Albany, Onondaga/Syracuse, Monroe/Rochester, Erie/Buffalo), and every county in between.
Our in-house NY attorney pathway under CPLR § 3119(b)(4) — same-day issuance, no county clerk fee, Shield Law review built in, and CPLR §§ 2302–2303 service across all 62 counties.
Use the order form at the top of this page or email info@served123.com. Include the originating state, the NY county where the recipient is located, and your out-of-state subpoena PDF. For deposition subpoenas, include the scheduled deposition date so we can confirm CPLR 3110 county-of-attendance compliance and adequate notice.
Before anything else, our in-house NY attorney reviews the subpoena against New York's Shield Law. If the out-of-state proceeding targets legally protected health activity (reproductive health care under § 3119(g)) or gender-affirming care (§ 3119(h)) performed lawfully in New York, the subpoena cannot be issued under CPLR § 3119. We identify this before issuing — not after service triggers a motion to quash.
Our in-house NY attorney prepares the New York subpoena per CPLR § 3119(b)(3). The NY subpoena must: incorporate all terms of the out-of-state subpoena; contain names, addresses, and phone numbers of all counsel of record and unrepresented parties; state the required CPLR 3119 statutory language; include the CPLR 2308 failure-to-comply paragraph; and allow at least 20 days for compliance on document production subpoenas.
Under CPLR § 3119(b)(4), our NY-licensed attorney issues the NY subpoena directly upon receipt of the out-of-state subpoena. No county clerk filing. No $10 fee. No processing queue. No judicial oversight. The issued NY subpoena is immediately ready for service — same-day for properly prepared orders received during business hours.
We coordinate personal delivery of the issued NY subpoena per CPLR §§ 2302 and 2303. Service may be made by any person 18 or older who is not a party to the action. Served 123 LLC covers all 62 NY counties statewide — from the five boroughs and Long Island to Upstate New York. For deposition subpoenas, service is coordinated to allow the required compliance period.
You receive a signed affidavit of service confirming full compliance with CPLR § 3119 and CPLR §§ 2302–2303 service requirements — ready for immediate filing in your originating state court. For contested matters where proceedings arise in New York courts, our in-house NY counsel is available to assist.
CPLR § 3119 — New York's Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, effective January 1, 2011. CPLR §§ 2302–2303 govern service.
| Statute | Subject | Key Provision |
|---|---|---|
| CPLR § 3119(a) | Definitions | Defines "out-of-state subpoena," "person," "state," "subpoena" (attendance, document/ESI production, premises inspection) |
| CPLR § 3119(b)(1)–(2) | County Clerk Pathway | Party submits out-of-state subpoena to county clerk in county of discovery; clerk issues NY subpoena ministerially; $10/recipient fee; filing ≠ appearance; foreign subpoena must be judge/clerk-signed |
| CPLR § 3119(b)(3) | NY Subpoena Contents | Must: (i) incorporate terms of out-of-state subpoena; (ii) list all counsel and unrepresented parties; include CPLR 3119 statutory language, failure-to-comply paragraph, 20-day compliance period |
| CPLR § 3119(b)(4) | Attorney Issuance | If party retains NY-licensed attorney who receives original or true copy of out-of-state subpoena, that attorney may issue a NY subpoena directly — no court filing; no fee; no judicial oversight |
| CPLR § 3119(c) | Service | Service per CPLR §§ 2302 and 2303 — personal delivery; any person 18+ not a party |
| CPLR § 3119(e) | Objections | Protective orders and motions to enforce, quash, or modify filed in court in county of discovery; must comply with NY rules and statutes |
| CPLR § 3119(g) | Shield Law — Reproductive Health | No subpoena for out-of-state proceedings targeting legally protected health activity (reproductive health care) that occurred in NY — unless narrow exceptions: sounds in tort/contract, actionable under NY law, brought by patient |
| CPLR § 3119(h) | Shield Law — Gender-Affirming Care | No subpoena for out-of-state proceedings relating to gender-affirming care legally performed, sought, received, or supported in NY — same narrow exceptions apply |
| CPLR § 3110 | Deposition Location | Depositions in county where witness resides or is employed; remote depositions permitted by agreement |
| CPLR §§ 2302–2303 | Service Rules | Personal delivery; subpoenas may be served by any person 18+ who is not a party; must be accompanied by any required fees |
*County clerk fees of approximately $10/recipient confirmed. Fees and procedures may vary by county. Shield Law (CPLR § 3119(g)–(h)) screening required on every order involving health care matters.
In-house NY attorney issuance, Shield Law review, CPLR § 3119 subpoena preparation, and CPLR §§ 2302–2303 service — all 62 New York counties covered.
Our NY-licensed attorney issues the NY subpoena directly under CPLR § 3119(b)(4) — no $10 county clerk fee, no processing queue, same-day issuance for properly prepared orders.
Built-in CPLR § 3119(g) and (h) review on every order. If the out-of-state proceeding targets protected health care or gender-affirming care performed lawfully in New York, we flag it before issuing — protecting you and the subpoena's validity.
Complete NY subpoena preparation with all required elements — CPLR 3119 statutory language, terms of the out-of-state subpoena, counsel contact list, failure-to-comply paragraph, and 20-day compliance period for document subpoenas.
All 62 New York counties including the five NYC boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island), Long Island (Nassau, Suffolk), Westchester, and all Upstate counties from Albany to Buffalo.
Personal delivery per CPLR §§ 2302 and 2303 statewide. Service by any person 18 or older who is not a party — by professional process server on every order.
Signed affidavit confirming full compliance with CPLR § 3119 issuance and CPLR §§ 2302–2303 service requirements — ready for immediate filing in your originating state court.
All major discovery subpoena types under CPLR § 3119 — issued same-day by our in-house NY attorney, Shield Law reviewed, and served across all 62 counties.
Commands personal appearance and testimony at deposition in the county where the witness resides or is employed (CPLR 3110). Remote depositions permitted by agreement. Issued by our in-house NY attorney under CPLR § 3119(b)(4). Shield Law review included.
Compels production of documents, records, or ESI. Must allow at least 20 days for compliance. Must clearly state whether personal attendance is required. NY subpoena must incorporate all terms of the out-of-state document subpoena. Issued by our in-house NY attorney — same day.
Combines personal testimony and document production at deposition. CPLR § 3119(d) applies CPLR §§ 2303, 2305, 2306, 2307, and 2308 to all subpoenas issued under § 3119(b). Shield Law review required. 20-day compliance period for any document component.
New York City's five boroughs are each separate counties with separate County Clerks — New York (Manhattan), Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, Bronx, and Richmond (Staten Island). Our in-house NY attorney pathway under § 3119(b)(4) bypasses county clerk filing for all five boroughs, eliminating borough-specific clerk queues entirely.
From Midtown Manhattan and the outer boroughs to Long Island, Westchester, and Upstate — Served 123 LLC's in-house NY counsel handles discovery subpoenas across all 62 counties with same-day issuance and built-in Shield Law review.
Out-of-state attorneys in litigation requiring discovery from NY witnesses, corporations, financial institutions, and healthcare providers across all 62 counties — without $10 clerk fees or county queue delays.
Counsel targeting Wall Street and NYC-area financial institutions, investment banks, hedge funds, and securities firms — New York is the preeminent financial jurisdiction in the US, generating enormous CPLR § 3119 subpoena volume.
Attorneys handling matters involving NY-based hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, and medical providers — with built-in Shield Law (§§ 3119(g)–(h)) review on every order touching health care.
Counsel needing subpoenas from NY-based media companies, tech firms, publishers, and advertising agencies — New York's robust media and technology ecosystem generates significant interstate discovery demand statewide.
Attorneys in commercial real estate, construction defect, and development disputes requiring subpoenas from NY-based developers, contractors, architects, and title companies across the five boroughs and Upstate.
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