text: In New York, the rule is simple - and a little different from California.\n\nYou serve a photocopy of the order with a letter or back stating "that the attached is a true copy of the order entered by Judge X on (DATE)" - (that's the notice of entry) - you do this by regular mail or personal service. \n\nYou then file a copy of the notice of entry with an affidavit of service with the clerk of the court or county clerk, depending upon the court.\n\nRemember that in New York you can NOT serve papers if you are a party - so someone else has to do that for you and sign the affidavit of service.