The New York Waiver of Service of Summons is a legal document that is used in New York when an individual wishes to waive their right to be served in a civil action. It is typically used when a court summons or complaint has been served, and the defendant wishes to avoid appearing in court by waiving their right to be served. There are two types of New York Waiver of Service of Summons: voluntary and involuntary. A voluntary waiver occurs when a defendant voluntarily signs the waiver form, agreeing to waive their right to be served. An involuntary waiver occurs when the defendant does not sign the waiver form but still waives their right to be served. In either case, the waiver must be properly signed and filed with the court in order for it to be accepted. Upon acceptance, the waiver will become part of the court record and will be considered legally binding.