What is a process server?

A process server is a person who serves legal documents.

NY General Business Law (GBL) Article 89-t defines a process server as someone who:

1. Derives income from the service of papers in an action
2. Has effected service of process in five or more actions or proceedings in a 12-month period

More simply put, any person who regularly serves papers for income is a process server.

New York Civil Practice Laws and Rules (CPLR) Article 2103(a) states that any person 18 years of age or over who is not a party to the action may serve legal documents, unless otherwise directed by law or a court.