Add a Case to Your Account

Last Updated: May 19, 2026

In order to file a document on an existing case, you must first Add a Case to your account. You have the option of searching by court and case number, or an Advanced Case Search by court and party name.

Formatting Tip: Each court has unique rules for case numbers. If your search fails, try adding or removing dashes and spaces (e.g., 15PR-00268 vs. 15PR00268) per your local court’s e-filing guidelines.

Search by Court and Case Number

1. From the Dashboard, click the Add a Case button in the left-hand menu, under the Recent Cases section.
 

2. Enter the Court and Case Number. Then click the Add Case button.
 

If you are having trouble locating your case, try these troubleshooting steps:

  • Broaden the Court Location: Instead of selecting a specific court division (like “Merced-Merced-Probate”), select the main county or region (such as “Merced”) to search all available divisions and locations.
  • Verify the Case Number: Visit your local court’s website to confirm the exact case number. Double-check that you haven’t accidentally entered a capital letter “O” instead of a zero (0).
  • Remove Spaces and Dashes: Every court has its own formatting rules. If your case number contains spaces or dashes, try entering it as a single, continuous string. For example, instead of 15PR 00268 or 15PR-00268, try 15PR00268. Check your local court’s e-filing guidelines for specific formatting requirements.

Advanced Case Search by Court and Party Name

If the Add a Case method above fails to find any results, click the Advanced Case Search link to do an advanced case search by Party Name.
 

 
Select whether the Party Type is an Individual or a Business. If you select an Individual, you must enter both a First and Last name. Then, click the Add / Search Case button.
 

If the system only finds one case matching your search criteria, it will retrieve the case, add it to your account, and display it to you on the screen. If multiple cases are found, a list of cases will be presented to you. Simply click the case number to view it and add it to your account.