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Many courts now accept electronic filing (e-filing). This varies by state and county, but the trend is moving strongly toward digital.
States with widespread e-filing for adoption:
- California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, and many others now offer e-filing
- Some courts require e-filing; others make it optional
Benefits of e-filing:
- File from home — no trip to the courthouse
- Instant confirmation of filing
- Faster processing in many courts
- Digital tracking of your case status
If e-filing isn't available in your county:
- File in person at the courthouse clerk's office
- Mail filing may be accepted in some jurisdictions
We include specific filing instructions for your county — including whether e-filing is available and how to use it. Our documents are provided in formats compatible with e-filing systems.
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