Proof of service shall specify the papers served, the person who was served and the date, time, address, or, in the event there is no address, place and manner of service, and set forth facts showing that the service was made by an authorized person and in an authorized manner.
“In the state of New York, you have three years from the time the accident occurred to file a lawsuit, however if you're suing a governmental agency then that statute is different; you have one year and 90 days from the time the incident occurred.”
If substituted or nail and mail service were used, the affidavit of service must be filed with the County Clerk within 20 days of the date of service.