New York Exhibit Stamps
Professional exhibit labeling for New York State Courts
- New York plaintiffs mark exhibits with Numbers (1, 2, 3...) per 22 NYCRR § 202.20-h, and defendants use Letters (A, B, C...) - sub-exhibits: 1A, 1B or A1, A2.
- New York's primary exhibit rule is 22 NYCRR 202.34.
- New York courts e-file through NYSCEF, with a maximum file size of 100 MB (largest in US).
- Exhibits are typically exchanged 10-14 days before trial (varies by county/division) in New York courts.
- Manhattan is one of New York's largest civil dockets.
- 100 mb file size limit - largest among all us states.
- Mandatory pre-marking under 22 nycrr § 202.34.
- ExhibitPrep generates court-compliant New York exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, with files never leaving the user's device.
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Opens the tool set up for New York — plaintiff: Numbers starting at 1; defendant: Letters starting at A.
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Key Requirements for New York
- 100 MB file size limit - LARGEST among all US states
- MANDATORY pre-marking under 22 NYCRR § 202.34
- PDF/A specification required, text-searchable, minimum 200 dpi
- Indexed exhibit binder/notebook with tabs required
- Exhibits for credibility/rebuttal need not be pre-marked
- Part Clerk officially marks exhibits after counsel provides lists
- Foreign language exhibits require English translations with translator affidavits
- Bookmarks required for documents exceeding 4,500 words
Major County Rules
Manhattan
Commercial Division (22 NYCRR § 202.70 Rule 28): Counsel must pre-mark all exhibits, identify objections with specificity. Trial exhibits at least 14 days before trial. Memoranda must include bookmarks and hyperlinks.
Kings County (Brooklyn)
Clerks may REJECT papers without protruding exhibit tabs. Trial exhibits not retrieved within 30 days of verdict disposed. Video exhibits mailed - not emailed.
Nassau County
Each e-filed exhibit must be separate NYSCEF document. Paper exhibits clearly tabbed, single-sided, no mini-scripts. Max 2 inches thick with litigation back.
Westchester County
Each exhibit uploaded as SEPARATE PDF - multiple documents NOT grouped under single exhibit.
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Typical New York Exhibit Timeline
MANDATORY pre-marking of exhibits. Counsel must consult prior to trial and agree on exhibits. Uncontested exhibits marked "into evidence", contested marked "for identification only".
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Watch how ExhibitPrep auto-applies New York court requirements with Numbers (1, 2, 3...) per 22 NYCRR § 202.20-h for plaintiffs and Letters (A, B, C...) - sub-exhibits: 1A, 1B or A1, A2 for defendants.
New York County Court Guides
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New York Exhibit FAQs
Why is New York's NYSCEF file size limit so much higher than other states?
NYSCEF allows up to 100 MB per document, the largest limit of any state e-filing system covered here -- roughly 4x California's 25 MB cap. That headroom matters for scanned exhibit binders and multi-exhibit combined PDFs, but individual courts and Commercial Division parts can still impose their own stricter formatting rules on top of it.
What does "marked for identification only" mean on a New York exhibit?
Under 22 NYCRR 202.34, counsel must pre-mark exhibits before trial and agree on them where possible. Uncontested exhibits get marked "into evidence"; contested ones are marked "for identification only" until the judge formally admits them during trial.
Does Manhattan's Commercial Division have different exhibit rules than a standard Supreme Court part?
Yes. Under 22 NYCRR § 202.70 Rule 28, Commercial Division counsel must pre-mark all exhibits, identify objections with specificity, exchange trial exhibits at least 14 days before trial, and include working bookmarks and hyperlinks in memoranda -- stricter and more detailed than the general statewide pre-marking rule.
Can I combine multiple documents into one exhibit when e-filing in New York?
It depends on the county. Nassau and Westchester counties both require each exhibit to be uploaded as a separate NYSCEF document rather than grouped into one combined PDF, which is a common trap for attorneys used to filing consolidated exhibit binders in other states.
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Last updated: 2026-07. Always verify current requirements with your court.