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Mandatory electronic filing for attorneys in King County Superior Court started July 1, 2009 (see LGR30). Pro Se parties may choose to e-file but are not required to do so. A new version of our E-Filing application, with improved features and streamlined processes, was released in support of this initiative.

The E-Filing application consists of four distinct processes:

    · Filing documents into an existing case or to start a new case; 
    · Ex Parte submissions via the Clerk; 
    · Creating and submitting Working Copies electronically; and 
    · Electronic service of e-filed documents.

Please note:

• E-filing a document(s) does not automatically submit the document(s) to Ex Parte or produce a Working Copies packet for the Court.

• If you are using Adobe Typewriter to add text to a PDF formatted document, you must print and scan the document prior to E-Filing.

 Click here to E-File 

Help Resources

o  E-Filing application demonstrations (note that training is not mandatory). For schedules and sign-up information go to our E-Filing Demonstration page. 
o See our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Mandatory E-Filing - Updated September 1, 2009.

E-Filing Tutorials:

Creating a New Account
Filing Documents into an Existing Case
E-Serve your documents
Working Copies

E-Filing Cost

Free for non-fee documents. Fee related documents are subject to the standard fee schedule plus a small transaction fee ($2.49 for credit cards or .95 for internet checks).

Rules that apply

o LGR 30
o GR 30

Exceptions

The following documents cannot be e-filed and must be filed in paper form per LGR 30:
o Documents presented for filing during a court proceeding
o Documents for filing in an aggravated murder case
o Documents for cases filed prior to January 1, 2000
o Original wills and codicils, including new probate cases that include original wills and codicils
o Certified records of proceedings for purposes of appeal
o Documents of foreign governments under official seal, including foreign adoption documents
o Administrative Law Review petitions
o Interpleader of Surplus Funds petitions
o Documents submitted for in camera review, including documents submitted pursuant to LGR 15.

The following documents may be either e-filed or filed in paper form:
o Voluminous documents over 100 pages
o Summary judgment and Trial by Affidavit motions and supporting documents

Waivers

o Please read our FAQs on e-filing waivers
o Attorneys can request a waiver; forms available in May.
o Completed applications can be dropped off at any counter at all the Clerk's office locations
o Click here for Waiver information - Click here for Waiver Application.

E-Ex Parte via the Clerk

· Submissions that are required to be presented by the clerk shall be submitted electronically unless otherwise exempt from e-filing
· See our Ex Parte Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
· Click here for more Ex Parte information

Working Copies

o The Clerk's new E-Filing application will allow working copies to be submitted electronically.
o It is not mandatory to submit working copies electronically.
o Working copies for summary judgment motions, trial by affidavits and documents over 100 pages must be submitted in paper form.
o $20.00 fee per electronic working copies submission (LGR 30 (c))
o For more information on e-filing working copies see our FAQs. 
o More information

Questions?

You can contact our E-services help desk at 206-205-1600 or eservices@kingcounty.gov.  Staff are available to respond during business hours.

Additional Information

o Mandatory E-Filing Poster
o E-Filing Clerk's Alerts