Lyons, NY · Wayne County
Small Claims Notice and Affidavit of Service
This form gives a defendant notice of a small claims hearing and includes an affidavit for the person who served the notice to document how it was delivered.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form sets out the plaintiff’s claim, hearing details, and instructions for the defendant, including information about appearing and filing a counterclaim. Its second page includes affidavits for service on an individual or corporation, with statements about the delivery and the person served. The person who served the notice completes the applicable affidavit and swears to its contents before submitting it to the court.
Who needs it
A process server or other person who served the small claims notice uses the applicable affidavit to document service for the court.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Small Claims Notice and Affidavit of Service form from the Lyons source.
- 2
Fill In The Applicable Affidavit
Complete the service details in the section for an individual or corporation, as applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video, swear to the affidavit, and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Court
Follow the court’s instructions for submitting the completed affidavit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lyons. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the affidavit of service?
- Complete the section for service on an individual or corporation, provide the requested details about service, and swear to the statements before a notary.
- Do I need to appear before the notary before signing?
- Yes. The affidavit is sworn to, so wait to sign until you are with the notary, who will administer the oath and complete the jurat.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit remotely; check that the court accepts the completed document.
- Who signs the affidavit of service?
- The person who served the notice signs and swears to the applicable affidavit. The form states that the person must be over 18 and not a party to the action.
- Where should I submit the completed form?
- The notice identifies the Small Claims Part of the court for the hearing. Confirm where and how to submit the affidavit with the court; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.