A Checklist of steps for preparing a full record for use in a civil appeal from the New York State Supreme Court (the state's trial court of general jurisdiction) to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department. Specifically, this Checklist addresses preparing the transcript, determining the contents of the record on appeal, and preparing, certifying, formatting, serving, and filing the full record.

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