text: what is notice of entry? i am litigating a case in the state of ny as pro se. the judge decided on my motion and ordered that : movant is directed to serve a copy of this order with notice of entry upon counsel for the defendants and upon the calendar clerk of this court within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. can someone guide me what exactly i need to do now? is notice of entry a formal document? in new york, the rule is simple - and a little different from california.  you 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.   you 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.  remember 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.