Notice of pendency filed

Triggering event: Notice of pendency filed. Once this happens in a New York civil action, 2 deadlines start running under the CPLR. The rules are listed below with the governing section. Enter your date to get the exact due dates, adjusted for the service method and rolled off weekends and New York court holidays.

Deadline	Period	CPLR rule	Notes
Service of summons	30 calendar days after the triggering event	CPLR 6512 ↗ Article 65 — Notice of Pendency	Must serve the summons within 30 days after filing the notice of pendency.
Duration of notice of pendency	1095 calendar days after the triggering event	CPLR 6513 ↗ Article 65 — Notice of Pendency	3 years from filing; extendable by the court for a like period before expiration.

Calculate the deadline from your date

Enter the date of notice of pendency filed and how the paper was served. The result cites the rule and rolls weekends and NY court holidays forward.

Triggering event Date of event Service method

Worked example: notice of pendency filed on Tuesday, September 15, 2026

If notice of pendency filed 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)
Service of summons	Thursday, October 15, 2026	Tuesday, October 20, 2026	Monday, October 19, 2026
Duration of notice of pendency	Friday, September 14, 2029	Wednesday, September 19, 2029	Monday, September 17, 2029

Service of summons

30 calendar days after notice of pendency filed. Must serve the summons within 30 days after filing the notice of pendency. Governing rule: CPLR 6512 (Article 65, Notice of Pendency).

Duration of notice of pendency

1095 calendar days after notice of pendency filed. 3 years from filing; extendable by the court for a like period before expiration. Governing rule: CPLR 6513 (Article 65, Notice of Pendency).

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 notice of pendency filed is the service of summons in New York?

30 calendar days after notice of pendency filed, under CPLR 6512. Must serve the summons within 30 days after filing the notice of pendency. If the paper was served by mail, add 5 calendar days (CPLR 2103(b)(2)); by overnight courier, add 1 business day; by NYSCEF e-service, add 2 days (Uniform Rule 202.5-b(f)(2)). A deadline that lands on a weekend or New York court holiday rolls to the next business day.

How long after notice of pendency filed is the duration of notice of pendency in New York?

1095 calendar days after notice of pendency filed, under CPLR 6513. 3 years from filing; extendable by the court for a like period before expiration. If the paper was served by mail, add 5 calendar days (CPLR 2103(b)(2)); by overnight courier, add 1 business day; by NYSCEF e-service, add 2 days (Uniform Rule 202.5-b(f)(2)). A deadline that lands on a weekend or New York court holiday rolls to the next business day.

What if the 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. The calculator applies the roll automatically and flags the affected row.

Can the court extend this deadline?

Usually. CPLR 2004 lets a court extend most statutory deadlines on good cause shown, but an extension is discretionary and should never be assumed before it is granted. Individual part rules may also shorten the default period.

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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.

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.