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1. Do I have to e-File?

Yes, with very limited exceptions. E-filing is mandated for almost all documents filed by attorneys. Exceptions are listed in the Supreme Court rules.

2. Do I have to use an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP)?

Yes. For a list of approved EFSP's and the services they offer, please visit the e-File Texas website.

3. Do I need to sign up for eService?

You must sign up to receive eService on each case individually. E-Filing into a case or being the attorney of record does not mean you have signed up for eService.

4. What if I am filing a case with an Affidavit of Indigency? Or I have been court appointed to represent a litigant? How are the fees handled?

You will have a waiver option for those instances where you are not required to make a payment.

5. May I include more than one document for filing per submission?

Yes. Each document which needs a file-mark must be added as a separate lead document within a submission (envelope). Attachments are considered and treated as, exhibits to lead documents and are not file-marked. (Attachments are not listed separately in the case management system.)

6. My document has two cause numbers listed. Do I need to submit the document twice?

Yes. Once for each cause number listed on the document.

7. My motion needs the hearing date and time entered. How is that completed?

It will not be. When accepted, your document is entered directly into the Case Management System and may not be altered. Your Notice of Hearing will need to be a separate e-filed document.

8. How do I submit proposed orders?

You will need to select Proposed Order as your filing code. If in proper form, your Proposed Order will be accepted by the clerk, printed and forwarded to the assigned Judge. If the proposed order is signed by the Court, a copy will be emailed to you. Please do not e-file orders on a case with a hearing, you will need to present your order to the Judge at the hearing. This business process may possibly change so please check back for any updates. Or contact the clerk for any questions.

9. There is not a "filing code" which fits my document title exactly. What do I choose?

Search by the keyword of your document. Example: 

• Affidavit
• Certificate
• Petition
• Request Motion, etc.

The clerk will modify your selection to reflect the closest title match for entry into the case management system.

10. What if I am not sure if my document requires a filing fee?

Please call the clerk prior to your submission. A hold is placed on the total funds at the time of submission. Although the clerk may have the authority to add additional fees, the amount is not guaranteed therefore your submission will be rejected for Improper/Insufficient Fees.