A Checklist of practical steps for preparing and using an appendix in an appeal from the New York State Supreme Court (the state's trial court of general jurisdiction) to the Appellate Division, Third Department. Specifically, this Checklist addresses preparing the transcript, and preparing, formatting, serving, and filing the appendix. Use this checklist in conjunction with the checklist for preparing the complete record, Civil Appeals in New York: Third Department Complete Record Checklist (Appendix Method).

This Checklist reflects the statewide Practice Rules of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, the associated Third Department rules, and the joint Electronic Filing Rules of the Appellate Division. For information on e-filing requirements and the categories of cases subject to e-filing in the Third Department, see Civil Appeals in New York: E-Filing Checklist.