Judgment / order served with notice of entry
Triggering event: Judgment / order served with notice of entry. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion for relief from judgment (excusable default) | 365 calendar days after the triggering event | CPLR 5015(a) ↗ Article 50 — Judgments Generally | Within 1 year after service of a copy of the judgment/order with written notice of entry. |
Worked example: judgment / order served with notice of entry on Tuesday, September 15, 2026
If judgment / order served with notice of entry 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion for relief from judgment (excusable default) | Wednesday, September 15, 2027 | Monday, September 20, 2027 | Friday, September 17, 2027 |
Motion for relief from judgment (excusable default)
365 calendar days after judgment / order served with notice of entry. Within 1 year after service of a copy of the judgment/order with written notice of entry. Governing rule: CPLR 5015(a) (Article 50, Judgments Generally).
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 judgment / order served with notice of entry is the motion for relief from judgment (excusable default) in New York?
What if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday?
Can the court extend this deadline?
Other deadlines under Article 50 (Judgments Generally)
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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.