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CPLR Deadline Calculator

Select a triggering event and its date. Every deadline below is calculated from the CPLR and links to the governing statute. Weekends and New York court holidays roll to the next business day (CPLR 2103(a) / Gen. Constr. Law §25-a).

Common New York litigation deadlines at a glance

The CPLR sets response periods that run from a triggering event — usually service of a paper, entry of an order, or the filing of a Note of Issue. The table below covers the deadlines New York litigators look up most often. Use the calculator above to apply the service-method adjustments and the weekend/holiday roll to your own dates.

DeadlinePeriodCPLR rule
Answer a complaint — personal delivery in NY 20 days after service CPLR 3012(a) ↗
Answer a complaint — substituted / out-of-state service 30 days after service is complete CPLR 3012(c) ↗
Appear after service of a summons 20 days (personal) / 30 days (other methods) CPLR 320(a) ↗
Reply to an answer containing a counterclaim 20 days after service of the answer CPLR 3012(a) ↗
Amend a pleading once without leave 20 days after service CPLR 3025(a) ↗
Serve answering affidavits on a motion At least 2 days before the return date CPLR 2214(b) ↗
Move for summary judgment after Note of Issue No earlier than 30 days; no later than 120 days CPLR 3212(a) ↗
Object to a disclosure demand 20 days after service of the notice CPLR 3122(a)(1) ↗
Provide insurance disclosure Within 90 days after service of the answer CPLR 3101(f) ↗
Move to reargue 30 days after service of the order with notice of entry CPLR 2221(d)(3) ↗
File a notice of appeal 30 days after service of the order with notice of entry CPLR 5513(a) ↗
Apply for a default judgment Within 1 year after the default CPLR 3215(c) ↗

How service method changes the deadline

The response period is measured from service, but the method of service can extend it. Under CPLR 2103(b), service by mail adds 5 calendar days, service by overnight courier adds 1 business day, and NYSCEF e-service adds 2 days under Uniform Rule 202.5-b(f)(2). Personal delivery adds nothing. The calculator applies whichever adjustment matches the service method you select and shows the arithmetic in the notes column.

Weekends, holidays, and extensions

When a computed deadline lands on a Saturday, Sunday, or New York public holiday, it rolls to the next business day under CPLR 2103(a) and General Construction Law §25-a. Rows adjusted this way are flagged “rolled.” Separately, CPLR 2004 lets a court extend most statutory deadlines on good cause shown — but an extension is discretionary and should never be assumed in advance.

Frequently asked questions about CPLR deadlines

How long do I have to answer a complaint in New York?
Generally 20 days after the complaint is served if the defendant was personally delivered the summons within New York State (CPLR 3012(a)). If service was made by an alternative method — substituted service, "nail and mail," or service outside the state under CPLR 308(2)–(5), §303, or §§313–315 — the period is 30 days after service is complete (CPLR 3012(c)). Mail, overnight courier, and NYSCEF e-service can add further days.
How many days does mail service add to a CPLR deadline?
Service by mail adds 5 calendar days to the response period (CPLR 2103(b)(2)). Overnight courier adds 1 business day (CPLR 2103(b)(6)). NYSCEF e-service adds 2 days (Uniform Rule 202.5-b(f)(2)). Personal delivery adds nothing. These additions apply to the period for responding, not to the date service is deemed complete.
How long do I have to respond to a motion in New York?
Under CPLR 2214(b) a notice of motion must be served at least 8 days before the return date, and answering affidavits are due at least 2 days before. If the movant serves the motion at least 16 days before the return date and demands it, answering affidavits are due at least 7 days before and reply papers at least 1 day before. Individual part rules frequently impose stricter schedules.
What is the deadline for summary judgment in New York?
A summary judgment motion under CPLR 3212(a) may not be made earlier than 30 days after the Note of Issue is filed, and no later than 120 days after filing, unless the court sets a different date or the movant shows good cause for the delay. Many courts and individual parts shorten the 120-day outer limit by order or part rule.
How long do I have to file a notice of appeal in New York?
Thirty days after service by a party of a copy of the judgment or order with written notice of its entry (CPLR 5513(a)). The clock runs from service of the notice of entry, not from the date the decision was signed or entered. A motion for permission to appeal is governed by the same 30-day period under CPLR 5513(b).
What happens if a CPLR deadline falls on a weekend or holiday?
It rolls forward to the next business day. Under CPLR 2103(a) and General Construction Law §25-a, when the last day of a period falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, the period runs to the end of the next business day. This calculator applies the roll automatically and marks the affected row "rolled."
Can a New York court extend a CPLR deadline?
Yes. CPLR 2004 permits a court to extend the time fixed by any statute, rule, or order for doing any act, upon good cause shown, except where otherwise expressly prohibited. Extensions are discretionary — do not rely on one before it is granted.

Individual part rules and the Uniform Civil Rules (22 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 202) often impose deadlines shorter than the CPLR default. Always check the assigned judge’s part rules and the county’s joint protocol before relying on a statutory period.

Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This site is not affiliated with the New York State Unified Court System. Verify all deadlines with the applicable CPLR provisions and consult qualified legal counsel.