The Civil Division is a state mandated service of the Sheriff’s Office. Its purpose and function is to serve and execute the various legal processes issued not only by and for the several non-criminal courts of the state and its subdivisions, but also for the legal community and the general public. Departmental and divisional policies and procedures are consistent with New York State and court case law. These policies are designed and developed to insure the accurate, expeditious, and judicious service and execution of all matters relating to civil process.
The office is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and is closed weekends and legal holidays. The telephone number for the Civil Process Division is 518-885-2469.
All fees & mileage are payable in advance. You must send the proper type and quantity of process as indicated, with the correct fees & mileage, with a letter of instruction in order for the papers to be processed. Omissions errors, illegibility, untimeliness, etc., will prevent your papers from being docketed with our office.
Full and complete addresses including zip codes are required. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, attorney check or money order/cashier’s check. Please note that personal checks are not accepted for judgment payments or otherwise. Checks should be made payable to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
Please Note: Evictions do not begin in the Civil Office. Please contact an Attorney, Legal Aid or the City,Town or Village Court covering the jurisdiction for your property for further instruction on how to start the Eviction process.
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| INCOME EXECUTION-CERT MAIL (ORIGINAL + 4 COPIES) |
$110.00
($55 for each stage) |
|
2ND STAGE INCOME EXECUTION ONLY-CERT MAIL (ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES)
If IE is 2nd stage only, the original must be stamped by the 1st stage county
|
$55.00 |
| PROPERTY EXECUTION (ORIGINAL + 4 COPIES) | $95.00 + MILEAGE |
|
PROPERTY EXECUTION / BANK LEVY-NATURAL PERSON
(ORIGINAL EXECUTION + 3 COPIES)
+2 COPIES – EXEMPTION NOTICE (CPLR 5222)
+3 COPIES – EXEMPTION CLAIM FORM
ADDRESS OF BANK & CREDITOR ON FORM
|
$140.00 + MILEAGE |
|
PROPERTY EXECUTION – CAPABLE OF DELIVERY (ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES)
INCLUDES 3 NOTICE OF SALE POSTINGS
ADVANCE EXPENSE REQUIRED ($350.00 & UP)
|
$115.00 + MILEAGE |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| POST NOTICE OF SALE (EACH POSTING) | $20.00 |
| DRAW / EXECUTE DEED (PAY BY BIDDER) | $25.00 |
| NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF SALE | $20.00 |
| ATTEND SALE | $20.00 |
| CONDUCT SALE | $20.00 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| SUMMONS, COMPLAINT, SUBPOENA OR CITATION (3 COPIES) | $20.00 + MILEAGE |
|
NOTICE OF PETITION AND PETITION (4 COPIES)
EACH ADDITIONAL TENANT
|
$75.00 + MILEAGE
$55.00
|
| CIVIL ARREST (ORIGINAL + 2 COPIES) | $90.00 + MILEAGE |
|
ORDER OF ATTACHMENT (3 CERTIFIED COPIES)
*ADDITIONAL FEES MIGHT APPLY
|
$110.00 + MILEAGE |
|
ORDER OF SEIZURE (4 CERTIFIED COPIES)
*ADDITIONAL FEES MAY APPLY
|
$140.00 + MILEAGE |
|
WARRANT OF EVICTION RPAPL 221 & 749 (ORIGINAL + 4 COPIES PER TENANT LISTED)
*DOUBLE MILEAGE FOR TWO TRIPS TO RESIDENCE
There is a $45 charge for each additional person and John/Jane Does listed on warrant
|
$125.00 + 2X MILEAGE |
| ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE / MOTIONS (4 COPIES) | $55.00 + MILEAGE |
| NOTARY FEE FOR ABOVE SERVICES IF REQUIRED | $2.00 EACH |
If you want a vehicle levied upon, you will need a copy of the Vehicle Title Record obtained from the NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Albany, NY. This will provide proof of ownership and show any outstanding liens. $ towing & OTHER expenses will also be required in advance for a vehicle levy, this may increase if there are special circumstances.
| Amount | City/Town/Village | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| $7.00 | BALLSTON SPA | 5 |
| $9.80 | BALLSTON LAKE | 7 |
| $9.80 | BURNT HILLS | 7 |
| $16.80 | CHARLTON | 12 |
| $19.60 | WEST CHARLTON | 14 |
| $18.20 | CLIFTON PARK | 13 |
| $30.80 | CORINTH | 22 |
| $22.40 | CRESCENT | 16 |
| $56.00 | DAY | 40 |
| $44.80 | EDINBURG | 32 |
| $40.60 | FT. EDWARD/T/O MOREAU | 29 |
| $35.00 | FISH HOUSE | 25 |
| $18.20 | GALWAY | 13 |
| $26.60 | GANESVOORT | 19 |
| $16.80 | EAST GALWAY | 12 |
| $25.20 | WEST GALWAY | 18 |
| $23.80 | GALWAY LAKE | 17 |
| $18.20 | GREENFIELD CENTER | 13 |
| $7.00 | GEYSER ROAD | 5 |
| $37.80 | HADLEY | 27 |
| $28.00 | HALFMOON | 20 |
| Amount | City/Town/Village | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| $9.80 | MALTA | 7 |
| $19.60 | MECHANICVILLE | 14 |
| $14.00 | MIDDLE GROVE | 10 |
| $40.60 | MOREAU | 29 |
| $7.00 | WEST MILTON | 5 |
| $50.40 | NORTHVILLE | 36 |
| $28.00 | NORTHUMBERLAND | 20 |
| $22.40 | PORTER CORNERS | 16 |
| $28.00 | PROVIDENCE | 20 |
| $26.60 | REXFORD | 19 |
| $9.80 | ROCK CITY FALLS | 7 |
| $9.80 | ROUND LAKE | 7 |
| $9.80 | SARATOGA SPRINGS | 7 |
| $14.00 | SARATOGA LAKE | 10 |
| $26.60 | SCHUYLERVILLE | 19 |
| $22.40 | SOUTH CORINTH | 16 |
| $37.80 | SOUTH GLENS FALLS | 27 |
| $22.40 | STILLWATER | 16 |
| $22.40 | VISCHER FERRY | 16 |
| $29.40 | VICTORY MILLS | 21 |
| $30.80 | WATERFORD | 22 |
| $19.60 | WILTON | 14 |
