What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the type of action, the title of the action or proceeding, and the names and addresses of the attorneys for the plaintiff and defendant.

Do I need a notary for the index number application?

No. This document is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachments.

How do I submit the index number application?

The form names the Cayuga County Clerk but gives no submission address or method. Check the county website for current contact details.

Cayuga County, NY · Cayuga County

No notary required

Application for Index Number Pursuant to CPLR 8018(a)

This application is for parties seeking an index number for a Cayuga County Supreme Court action or proceeding.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Cayuga County · Cayuga County, Cayuga County, New York
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: cayugacounty.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The application identifies the type of action and the title of the action or proceeding. It also asks for the names and addresses of the attorneys for the plaintiff and defendant. The form is for requesting an index number and includes a detachable receipt section; it does not state submission instructions.

Who needs it

Parties seeking an index number for a Supreme Court action or proceeding in Cayuga County can use this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the County Clerk named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachments, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the index number application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Identify the type and title of the action or proceeding and provide the attorney names and addresses requested.
3
Check for Attachments
The document lists no attachments or other supporting materials.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the application to the County Clerk named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the index number application for?: It is an application for an index number for a Supreme Court action or proceeding in Cayuga County.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the type of action, the title of the action or proceeding, and the names and addresses of the attorneys for the plaintiff and defendant.
Do I need a notary for the index number application?: No. This document is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachments.
How do I submit the index number application?: The form names the Cayuga County Clerk but gives no submission address or method. Check the county website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Index Number Pursuant to CPLR 8018(a) doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Cayuga County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.