A New York Affidavit of Service is a legal document used to prove that an individual or entity has been served with legal papers. It is filed with the court after the papers have been delivered, and it is signed by the person who served the papers. The Affidavit of Service will include the date and time that the papers were served, the name of the person who was served, and the manner in which the papers were served (such as in person, by mail, or through a third party). It is an important document that provides evidence that the court proceedings were properly carried out. There are two types of New York Affidavit of Service: personal service and substituted service. Personal service is when the papers are served directly to the individual or entity that is being served. Substituted service is when the papers are served to an acceptable third party, such as a family member or an employee at the business being served. This type of service is usually used when the person or entity cannot be located or is unavailable.