Dutchess County, NY · Dutchess County
Application for Index Number
This application requests an index number for a Dutchess County Supreme Court action or proceeding and is completed by the plaintiff, defendant, or their attorney.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Dutchess County · Dutchess County, Dutchess County, New York
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- dutchessny.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
What this form is
Use this application to request an index number for a Supreme Court action or proceeding in Dutchess County. The form asks for the title of the action, information about the attorneys, the nature and object of the action or proceeding, and whether it is confidential. It also asks the applicant to identify the originating papers submitted and lists a $210 fee.
Who needs it
A plaintiff, defendant, or attorney filing an action or proceeding in Dutchess County Supreme Court may use this application to request an index number.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists originating papers to submit but does not say those papers require notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Application for Index Number PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Type or print the action title, attorney information, action details, confidentiality status, and applicant information.
- 3
Gather the Originating Papers
Check the originating papers being submitted, such as a summons and complaint, petition, or other listed paper.
- 4
Submit to the County
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the county office named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Application for Index Number used for?
- It requests an index number for a Supreme Court action or proceeding in Dutchess County and asks for case, attorney, and originating-paper information.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Index Number?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists originating papers to submit but does not say those papers require notarization.
- How do I submit the Application for Index Number?
- Submit it to the county office named on the form. The form does not provide contact details, so check the county website for current information.
- What fee does the application list?
- The application lists a $210 fee.