Orange County, NY · Orange County

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Application for Index Number

This application requests an index number from the Orange County Clerk for a court action or proceeding and identifies the parties and submitted papers.

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Issued by
City of Orange County · Orange County, Orange County, New York
Notarization
Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source
orangecountyny.gov
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What this form is

The application requests an index number from the Orange County Clerk pursuant to the section cited on the form. The applicant prints the full title of the action or proceeding, provides attorney names and addresses for both sides, signs the application, and checks which papers are submitted. The form also has a space for office use.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking an index number for a court action or proceeding in Orange County uses this form and identifies the papers being submitted.

How to submit it

The form is addressed to the County Clerk of Orange County. It does not give a submission address or method; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the form asks the applicant to sign, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Application for Index Number PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Print or type the action or proceeding title, provide attorney names and addresses, sign, and check the papers being submitted.

  3. 3

    Gather Submitted Papers

    Identify the papers submitted by checking the applicable options on the form or entering another paper.

  4. 4

    Submit to the County Clerk

    The form is addressed to the County Clerk of Orange County; check the county website for current submission details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Application for Index Number used for?
It requests an index number from the Orange County Clerk and records the action or proceeding title, attorney details, and papers submitted.
Who completes the application?
The applicant completes the form by printing or typing the full title of the action or proceeding, entering attorney names and addresses, signing, and checking the papers submitted.
Do I need a notary for the Application for Index Number?
No. The form is signed without a notary and lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Application for Index Number?
The form is addressed to the County Clerk of Orange County but does not state a submission method or address. Check the county website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Index Number doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Orange County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.