Electronic filing (or eFiling) allows Filers and Courts to process documents and fees online. eFileTexas manages the flow of information among Filers and Clerks.

Filer Submits Documents
After selecting a certified electronic filing service provider (EFSP), filers log on to their provider's website to file case documents online to any participating court in Texas. Once a login is created, filers can use that login at an EFSP website.

EFSP Delivers Documents to the Court
EFSPs validate that the required data elements are completed at the time of submission as well as calculate filing fees and court costs to electronically deliver the submitted documents to participating courts.

Clerks Accept or Return Submissions
Court Clerks receive the eFiled documents and associated fees for review. The clerks will either accept the filing(s) and will provide an electronic timestamped copy of the documents upon acceptance. If something is wrong, the clerk may return your submission for correction. Any associated fees will be refunded.

eFiling in Texas is done through Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSPs), which are applications run by independent companies that collect filings from Filers and transmit them to eFileTexas. Some EFSPs offer value added services beyond the state provided EFSP.

Yes. The eFile system adheres to state and federal security regulations and meets Payment Card Industry Security Standards (PCI DSS) to protect filer and transaction information. Filings are encrypted both in transit and at rest.

eService is a feature provided by eFileTexas where documents are electronically served to other parties in a case via e-mail. Using this option, you can track when each party received and opened the filing.

Note: Although there is no cost to use the State EFSP, transaction and services fees may apply depending on the EFSP used to perform eService.

Filers must serve all filings on other parties to the case as required by applicable court rules. Service options include mail service, hand delivery, email, or eFileTexas’s eService functionality.

Yes, eFileTexas may be used to electronically serve documents between parties without filing the document through the courts.

While the state-provided EFSP does not charge usage fees, all electronic submissions with associated court costs are subject to a convenience fee. Other commercial EFSPs may charge additional use fees depending on the additional services selected.

Standard Court Filing Fees
Contact your local court for information on filing fees. These fees are typically set by the Texas Legislature.

Service Provider Fees
Some EFSPs charge fees for eFiling and related services. These fees vary by EFSP and services selected. Click here for available Electronic Filing Service Providers.

Convenience Fees
A convenience fee is assessed to cover the Credit Card or eCheck processing fees.

Credit card processing fee: 2.89%

e-Filing is mandatory for all attorneys filing civil, family, probate, or subsequent filings into criminal cases in the Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, Courts of Appeals, and all district and county courts. While not required, non-attorney filers are encouraged to eFile as well. Some JP Courts also permit e-Filing.

Civil, family, probate, or criminal cases.

eFileTexas is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Check your local court rules for the court review timelines and schedules.

If you are eFiling a new case, please select from the dropdown selections presented. Select the case category, case type, and filing type that best matches your filing. If you are eFiling into an existing case, please select the filing type from the dropdown menu that best matches your filing.

Yes, Pro Se filers can submit eFilings. Some of the most frequently filed court documents are also available and can be prepared and submitted using the eFileTexas Guide-and-File Self-Help Services at: https://selfhelp.efiletexas.gov/srl. After you eFile into a case, you may begin receiving email delivery of future documents e-Filed by the opposing party(ies) in the same court case. Likewise, the clerk and court may use your email address to send notice of court actions, orders, and hearings.

Yes, all users must register prior to using eFileTexas.

Yes, support is provided by each service provider (EFSP) for their website. Click here for available Electronic Filing Service Providers.