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eFiling

eFiling makes it easier, faster and more efficient to submit legal documents to California courts. Instead of filing paperwork in person, attorneys and litigants can now upload documents electronically. This system streamlines the filing process, reduces wait times, and provides instant confirmation of submission.

Each California court has its own eFiling rules, including which case types are eligible and whether eFiling is mandatory or optional. While most civil, probate, and family law cases support eFiling, some criminal and juvenile matters may still require in-person filing. 

Once submitted, filings are reviewed by the court, and you’ll receive a notification once they are accepted or rejected.

Now Accepted in More Than 42 Counties!

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While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information in this tool, all details regarding availability, case types, and other County-specific matters are determined solely at the discretion of the County.  Please consult the relevant County office for the most accurate and current information.

Unlawful
Detainer

Family

Probate

Small
Claims

Civil


(Limited Unlimited
Complex)

Does Your
County eFile?

Effective as of February 2025

EFM Fees

Court Tech Fee

File Size Limit

Direct Access to Files in Cloud-Based Account

Select your documents directly from your account and attach it to your eFiling order.
No need to export or save a document locally to eFile.

Receive Court-Stamped Documents Directly

Court-Stamped documents and results are automatically sent to your cloud-based & Swift Legal Accounts. No more downloading, importing, and renaming files.

Access Court-Approved Documents with Ease

Retrieve your newly approved documents seamlessly from either your Swift Legal or cloud-based account.

DID YOU KNOW... you can eFile direct from your NetDocuments, Clio and/or iManage account!?!

These partnerships not only allow you to upload your documents directly to the eFile order, but also automatically save the Court-Stamped copies back to the same client folder they were uploaded from once returned by the Court.

Billing integration is also available to make it easier to keep track of case specific charges & fees.

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Do You Use Clio, iManage or NetDocuments To Draft & Organise Your Case Files?

If so, we have good news for you!

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Learn How To Self eFile

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Welcome To Your Swift Legal Dashboard

This is where you can place new work orders, manage your account & payment information, add users, download Conformed copies etc.

To start eFiling, click on Place an Order.

Welcome To Your Swift Legal Dashboard

This is where you can place new work orders, manage your account & payment information, add users, download Conformed copies etc.

To start eFiling, click on Place an Order.

What type of eFile:

Does not have a
Case number yet.
Has an existing
Case Number assigned

What type of eFile:

Does not have a
Case number yet.
Has an existing
Case Number assigned

Coming Soon!

What type of eFile:

Does not have a
Case number yet.
Has an existing
Case Number assigned

Coming Soon!

So,
How 
Would You like to eFile?

Fast & inexpensive, Self-Service eFile is available to all litigants 24.7/365.

Submit before 11:45pm to be marked
Received for the same day!

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Let a Swift eFiling Specialist do the heavy
lifting and submit your eFiling for you!*

 
Available during business hours only, 
we'll ensure it gets where it needs to!

*Excludes Civil Complex eFilings
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