The New York Order Extending Plaintiff's Time to Serve is an order issued by a court in the state of New York that gives the plaintiff more time to serve the defendant with a summons and complaint. This order is typically used when the plaintiff has difficulty serving the defendant due to an unresponsive address, the defendant's evasive tactics, or other special circumstances. There are two types of orders that can be issued: a general extension of time to serve and an order granting a specific period of time. The general extension of time to serve grants an additional period of time for the plaintiff to serve the defendant. The order granting a specific period of time outlines the exact amount of time that the plaintiff has to serve the defendant. Both types of orders must be requested by the plaintiff and are typically granted by the court.