Understand the pre-authorization process for court e-filing fees. When you submit your documents online, the initial hold you see on your card is a pre-authorization for the estimated costs. This temporary measure ensures funds are available and only converts to a charge when the court accepts your filing.
Category: Electronic Filing
File on an Existing Case with Auto-File
For users that have enabled Auto-File on their account, you may follow the steps below to file on an existing case where our system will attempt to extract all relevant document and party information from your uploaded documents to reduce your filing time. Important: Our software will examine your documents to extract and auto-fill your […]
Initiate a New Case with Auto-File
For users that have enabled Auto-File on their account, you may follow the steps below to initiate a brand new case where our system will attempt to extract all relevant document and party information from your uploaded documents to reduce your filing time. Important: Our software will examine your documents to extract and auto-fill your […]
Enable/Disable Auto-File Feature
To turn the Auto-File feature on or off, filers can adjust their User Preferences.
Communicate with your Process Server
For users that have requested us to serve parties via our new service, you may directly communicate with your process server after the filing has been submitted and your order is listed as Dispatched. To do so, return to the accepted filing—click FILING STATUS on the left menu and then click the accepted filing ID—and […]
E-Filing Quick Reference Guides
Download one of our printable Quick Reference Guides in PDF format by state. California Georgia Illinois Indiana Maryland Nevada Texas Utah Virginia
Fees in Rejected Filings
You are never charged for rejected filings. Each time you click the “Submit” button, the courts place a pre-authorization hold on your payment type in the amount of estimated fees. An authorization hold will appear as a pending (or processing) charge on your bank statement. When a filing is Rejected, Cancelled or has a Submission […]
Service of Process in Select Courts via Case Initiations
Service of Process may now be requested in case initiation filings in select Courts and States. If available for your location, the option to serve your accepted documents directly to parties at their home or place of business will be available in your case initiation filing before you select your payment type.
Why Disputing Charges with Your Bank Is the Incorrect Approach for a Refund of Fees
If a filer suspects that The Court has incorrectly assessed fees, it is crucial for them to directly address the payment issue with THE COURT. Attempting to dispute these charges with your bank will not lead to a resolution. When a filer initiates a dispute with their bank, and it results in a chargeback to […]
Convert a PDF to a Word Document with Adobe Acrobat
When submitting various Orders like Proposed Orders or Stipulation and Orders, some courts require a Word Document be submitted with a PDF. For filers who only have a PDF version of the Order, you may use Adobe Acrobat to export the PDF to a Word document. How to Export a PDF to a Word Document […]