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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Any person over the age of 18 years, although a party, may serve process of the court within the state.
2. Personal service of process without the state may be made in the same manner as within the state by any of the persons authorized by CPLR 313 even though a party to the proceeding.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Surrogate's Court Procedure Act - SCP § 310. Who may serve process - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/surrogates-court-procedure-act/scp-sect-310/
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