Yes, eFiling is mandatory for Civil Limited, Civil Unlimited, Civil Complex, and Probate cases. It is voluntary for Family Law, Family Support Division, DVTRO, and GVRO cases.

Yes, self-represented litigants are encouraged to use eFiling for eligible case types.

Civil Limited, Civil Unlimited, Civil Complex, Probate, Family Law, Family Support Division, DVTRO, and GVRO cases are eligible for eFiling.

Users must select and register with an approved EFSP to submit filings electronically.

Yes, standard court filing fees apply, along with service fees charged by the chosen EFSP.

Documents must be in PDF format, text-searchable, and comply with the court's formatting rules.

Each document must not exceed 25 MB, and the total file size per transaction must not exceed 35 MB.

Yes, multiple documents can be filed together if they pertain to the same case and do not exceed size limits.

Your EFSP will provide status updates on your filing.

You will receive a notification with the reason for rejection and instructions for resubmission.

Yes, in-person filing is available for all case types.

Yes, electronic signatures are accepted for eFiled documents, following court guidelines.

Yes, eFilings can be submitted 24/7, but they will be processed during court hours.

Visit the San Diego County Superior Court website for the latest rules and guidelines.

Yes, the court and EFSPs provide training materials and guides.