New York Service Other Than By Personal Delivery (Affidavit) is a type of service of process in the state of New York that is used when an individual cannot be served in person. This type of service is allowed when there are no other means available to personally deliver the documents. It involves a third party delivering the documents to the respondent via mail, email, fax, or other means. The third party must be over 18 and must sign an affidavit of service confirming the documents were delivered. There are three types of New York Service Other Than By Personal Delivery (Affidavit): 1. Mail: Documents are sent to the respondent via first-class mail with a return receipt requested. 2. Email: Documents are sent to the respondent via email. 3. Nail and Mail: Documents are posted on the door of the respondent’s residence or place of business and a copy is sent to the respondent via first-class mail with a return receipt requested.