What is TexasOnline eFiling for Courts? TexasOnline eFiling for Courts is the statewide electronic filing solution that enables you to file your civil documents anytime, anywhere. All you need is a computer and Internet access. Through TexasOnline eFiling for courts, you are able to submit filings electronically to the participating County and District Courts of your choice. Court Clerks are then able to process your filings electronically and notify you via email that your filing has been accepted. eFiling for Courts enables you to successfully submit your filings with no lines, no rush, no paper, no problems.

How does eFiling for Courts work? Once you have registered, log on to your EFSP. Click on the applicable jurisdiction and complete the filing information online. Add your document and any attachments. Click the Submit button and you're done.

What hardware or software do I need to eFile? All you need is a computer with Internet access and free Adobe Reader software to read PDF documents.

What document formats are accepted? All standard document formats are accepted and automatically converted to PDF files to maintain formatting and remove editing history.

What documents can I eFile? eFiling for Courts accepts filings in civil, family, and probate cases. You can file original petitions, as well as pleadings and motions in established cases, even if they were initiated with traditional paper filings.

Can I eFile a document that requires a physical signature or that exists only in paper format? Yes. You may submit these documents as scanned images.

How will I know if my eFiling was received? You will receive an immediate message upon receipt, and a file stamped copy upon acceptance by the clerk.

What time and date stamp is applied? The time and date applied to your accepted filing is the time and date you submitted the document.

What is eService? eService is available to attorneys with or without an associated filing. Parties who only need to be served electronically by other participants in a case can set up a complimentary account by registering with TexasOnline eFiling for Courts.

Can I eServe discovery without eFiling? Yes. You can electronically serve discovery, letters, and other documents that are not filed with the court.

What are the fees for eFiling and eService? The fees are straighfoward, no subscription fee or hidden add-on charges. To eFile, you will pay statutory filing fees¹ plus $10.00². eService is $4.50 for any number of parties and any number of documents.

¹ Statutory filings are the fees normally charged by the County for different document types and vary by County.

² Fee Breakdown: (TexasOnline Fees) $4.00 + (County eFiling Convenience Fees) $2.00 + (eLawServices Transaction Fee) $4.00 - sales tax (8.25%) and credit card fee (2.25%) are additional.

How do I pay to eFile? You may pay by credit card or monthly billing, depending upon the options offered by your selected EFSP.

Is the eFiling for Courts system secure? Yes. eFiling for Courts features multiple firewalls and full-time intrusion detection monitoring that is compliant with the security standards for the State of Texas.

How is eFiling for Courts different? With eFiling for Courts, you can eFile in any participating court across the state through the EFSP of your choice.