Topic Revised: August 2018
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Who can I
contact if I need help?
Who is currently authorized to e-file and on what case types?
Should legal assistants create their own E-MACS accounts?
How long after I register will it take before I can e-file?
Why do I have to take a test before I can e-file?
How many times can I take the test?
What are the rules for creating a username?
What are the
rules for creating a password?
I forgot my password. How do I access my account?
How do I change my account information?
How long does it take to file an appeal?
What does it mean to e-file on a new case?
How do I know which filing type and subtype to choose when e-filing?
When e-filing on an existing case, how do I find the case number?
What does it mean for an e-filing to be "submitted" vs. "filed"?
How will I know if I have successfully submitted an electronic filing?
When do I need to submit an e-filing by to be considered submitted that business day?
Should I respond to any notification e-mails I receive?
How do I e-file a petition for further review (PFR)?
When should I request that a filing be confidential?
What is the size limit for documents?
Will documents I e-file be available for view by the public?
What document file types can I upload to my e-filing?
What is the best color ink to use when I'm signing documents?
Do I need to submit paper copies of any documents I e-file?
When initiating a new case, where should I add the statement of the case?
How do I e-file an errata sheet?
Can or should I e-file my appellate mediation documents?
Can attorneys still visit the clerk's office in person to file a paper petition for writ?
Can I submit one e-filing that covers multiple transcript requests?
What information must the e-filer redact before submitting documents?
Will the clerk's office correct redaction errors in e-filed documents?
If an e-filing is rejected by the clerk's office, will the original date of submission be preserved?
Can I resubmit a rejected filing?
Can I use E-MACS to e-file and e-serve documents in the district courts?
Can I use the district court e-filing system (eFS) to serve documents related to an appeal?
Who will be served electronically by E-MACS?
When is an affidavit or other proof of service required?
What is the difference between “electronic service”, “E-MACS service”, and “e-mail service”?
What fees are associated with e-filing with E-MACS?
Will I be charged a convenience fee for using E-MACS?
How do I pay a filing fee if I have a court order waiving part (but not all) of the filing fee?
What credit card types are accepted for payment?