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Problems with E-Filing

E-filers are encouraged to file documents electronically during normal business hours so that assistance can be obtained if a problem is encountered.  Generally, if a technical failure occurs (that is not a system outage affecting all e-filers but affects only the individual e-filer) and a document cannot be filed electronically in a case despite the best efforts of the filing party, the e-filer should print (if possible) a copy of the error message received, if any.  If no error message is received, the e-filer should indicate so in the “Declaration that Party Was Unable to File in a Timel

Non-Electronic Filings

Refer to Problems with E-Filing for guidance on how to proceed if the filer is unable to file electronically.  If that section does not apply, an attorney seeking to file a case non-electronically should contact and receive permission from the Clerk.  An attorney seeking to file a document in a case non-electronically should file a Motion for Authority and receive permission from the Judge before doing so.  This situation may arise as to documents that cannot be reduced to an electronic format.  Documents not filed electronically must contain wet signatures.

Fees Payable to the Clerk of the Court

Parties Who Are Not Required or Authorized to be E-Filers:  Parties who are not required or authorized to be e-filers and, therefore, file non-electronically, see the forms of payment accepted here.

History of Changes

09/30/2013 - Link for pay.gov added.

04/14/2014 - Added reference to review the Refund Policy located under Fees and Unclaimed Funds.

3/1/2022 - Add link to Forms of Payment Accepted PDF.

What is Too Big?

ECF will reject any individual PDF larger than 35.0 megabytes (35,000 KB).  Note that your combined file size is unlimited if submitting multiple filings, but you may run into problems transferring huge amounts of data.

What about memoranda or briefs in support of a motion?

Memoranda or briefs in support of a motion should not be filed as attachments.  These memoranda or briefs in support are to be filed as entirely separate documents pursuant to the appropriate rule.  Additionally, no motion shall be embodied in a response or in a reply brief/memorandum unless othewise ordered by the Court.  Local Rule B-9013-1, which requires separate motions, also applies to electronic pleadings.

History of Changes

What is Too Big?

ECF will reject any individual PDF larger than 35.0 megabytes (35,000 KB).  Note that your combined file size is unlimited if submitting multiple filings, but you may run into problems transferring huge amounts of data.

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