eFile Instructions

If you have been excused from the rules of electronic registration and electronic filing, you will take your forms to the Clerk of Court office in your county.

Register for an eFile Account

1. Read the eFile User Guide.
2. Register for an account on the eFile Login page.
   • Register for an account
   • Select your user role (PDF)​​​​

Prepare Your Documents

• Get free, official court forms and instructions
• Prepare and scan documents (PDF)
• Redact protected information from your documents.
  • Cases and documents with restricted access (PDF)
  • Redacting protected information (PDF)

You must protect birthdates, social security numbers, children's' names, bank information, and other information that could be used to steal a person's identity. For more information, see the Protecting Personal Information page under Representing Yourself on this website.

File the Documents

1. Log in to your account and specify the case.
   1. For a new lawsuit
      • Filing a new case (PDF)
      • Filing a new case for agents (PDF)
   2. For an existing lawsuit.
      • Filing in an existing case (PDF)
      • Responding to a small claims Petition and Original Notice (PDF)
      • Associating yourself with a case (PDF)
2. Enter applicable case information and documents.
   • Entering party names (PDF)
   • Proposing exhibits (PDF)
   • Filing restricted access or in camera documents (PDF)
3. Review your filing information and pay applicable filing fees.
   • Managing your notifications (PDF)
   • Civil court fees
4. Submit the filing.
5. Check the status of your filings.
   • Managing your filings (PDF)
   • Resubmitting a returned filing

File an Appeal

Appellate eFile User Guide

View and make Appellate payments

Keep Your Contact Information Up-to-Date

You must maintain a valid email address in the eFile system. How to update your personal information.  

You also must notify the clerk of court when you change your contact information.