(a) Procedure for Taxation in Civil Cases. The party entitled to recover costs set
forth in 28 U.S.C. §1920 shall file, within thirty (30) days after entry of judgment, a verified bill
of costs on the forms that the Clerk provides, together with an affidavit verifying that (1) the
items claimed in the Bill of Costs are correct; (2) the costs have been necessarily incurred in the
case; and (3) the services for which the fees have been charged were actually and necessarily
performed, and a Certificate of Service. The party seeking costs shall accompany its request
with receipts indicating that the party actually incurred the costs that it seeks reimbursement.
Opposing party may file objections to the Bill of Costs within 14 days of the filing date. The
prevailing party may file a reply to the objections within 7 days of the filing of the objections.
Post-trial motions shall not serve to extend the time within which a party may file a verified bill
of costs as provided in this Rule, except on a showing of good cause or an order extending the
time. Forms and a handbook for the preparation of a bill of costs are available from the Clerk’s
office or at the Court’s webpage at www.nynd.uscourts.gov.
(b) To Whom Payable. Except in criminal cases, suits for civil penalties for
violations of criminal statutes, and government cases that the Department of Justice does not
handle, all costs taxed are payable directly to the party entitled thereto and not to the Clerk,
unless the Court orders otherwise.
(c) Waiver of Costs. Failure to file a bill of costs within the time provided for in this
Rule shall constitute a waiver of the taxable costs.
(d) Printing Costs Associated with serving Pro Se litigants with Pleadings.
Absent prior approval from the Court, printing costs associated with pleadings served
upon pro se litigants are not recoverable under this section.
