Yes, eFiling is mandatory for most civil cases, except for small claims and certain family law matters.

Civil, probate, and some family law cases are eligible. Criminal and small claims cases must be filed in person.

You need to sign up with an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP) and follow the court’s submission guidelines.

Documents must be in a text-searchable PDF format. Some submissions, such as proposed orders, may need to be in Word format.

Documents filed before 11:59 PM will be considered filed that day, but processing will occur during business hours.

Yes, multiple documents can be included, but they must be clearly labeled and properly formatted.

You will receive an email with the reason for rejection. You must correct the issue and resubmit your filing.

Yes, but proposed orders and other judge-signed documents must be labeled appropriately and submitted in the required format.

Yes, electronic signatures are generally accepted, but some filings may require a wet signature.

No, eFiling does not include service of process. You must arrange for service separately unless using an EFSP that offers eService.

Processing times vary but generally take 1-3 business days. Ex parte and urgent filings may be expedited.

Yes, but you may need to schedule the hearing separately through the court’s online system or by contacting the clerk.

Yes, there may be file size restrictions. Large documents should be split into multiple labeled PDFs if necessary.

Yes, fee waiver applications can be submitted electronically along with your main filing.

Contact your EFSP for technical support or the San Mateo County Superior Court clerk for case-specific questions.