Affidavit of confession executed
Triggering event: Affidavit of confession executed. Once this happens in a New York civil action, one deadline starts running under the CPLR. The rule is listed below with the governing section. Enter your date to get the exact due date, adjusted for the service method and rolled off weekends and New York court holidays.
| Deadline | Period | CPLR rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| File affidavit of confession | 1095 calendar days after the triggering event | CPLR 3218(b) ↗ Article 32 — Accelerated Judgment | Within 3 years after execution of the affidavit. |
Worked example: affidavit of confession executed on Tuesday, September 15, 2026
If affidavit of confession executed happened today, here is when each deadline would fall depending on how the paper was served. Dates already account for the weekend and holiday roll.
| Deadline | Personal delivery | By mail (+5 days) | NYSCEF e-service (+2 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| File affidavit of confession | Friday, September 14, 2029 | Wednesday, September 19, 2029 | Monday, September 17, 2029 |
File affidavit of confession
1095 calendar days after affidavit of confession executed. Within 3 years after execution of the affidavit. Governing rule: CPLR 3218(b) (Article 32, Accelerated Judgment).
How the service method changes the date
The period runs from service, and the method of service can extend it. Under CPLR 2103(b), mail adds 5 calendar days, 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. When the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or New York public holiday, the deadline rolls to the next business day (CPLR 2103(a); General Construction Law §25-a).
Frequently asked questions
How long after affidavit of confession executed is the file affidavit of confession in New York?
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Can the court extend this deadline?
Other deadlines under Article 32 (Accelerated Judgment)
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Individual part rules and the Uniform Civil Rules (22 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 202) often impose deadlines shorter than the CPLR default. Check the assigned judge’s part rules before relying on a statutory period.