No, eFiling is available for certain case types, but some filings may still require in-person submission. Always check the local court rules.

Filings submitted before 11:59 PM will receive the same filing date, but filings received after business hours may be processed the next court day.

Yes, multiple documents can be submitted in one transaction, but they must be properly labeled and formatted per court requirements.

Yes, in addition to court filing fees, your Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP) may charge service fees.

If your filing is rejected, you will receive an email notification explaining the reason. You must correct any issues and resubmit your filing.

No, restraining order filings may require in-person submission. Always check with the court before attempting to eFile sensitive documents.

No, electronic signatures are generally accepted, but certain documents may require a traditional signature before scanning and uploading.

Proposed orders should be submitted separately, following the court’s formatting guidelines, and in an editable Word format if required.

Documents filed under seal require a motion and court approval. Follow the court’s procedures for sealed filings before submission.

Yes, you can submit a fee waiver request via eFiling along with your other court documents.

Yes, all documents must be in a text-searchable PDF format with proper margins, font sizes, and line spacing as required by the court.

Your EFSP will send an email confirmation once the court processes and accepts your filing.

Yes, when filing a motion or request that requires a hearing, you must follow the court’s scheduling procedures.

No, eFiling does not automatically serve opposing parties. You must complete service separately or use an EFSP that offers eService.

For technical issues, contact your EFSP. For court-related questions, reach out to the San Benito County Superior Court clerk’s office.