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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
If you are experiencing difficulty signing on to your e-filing account and you have not used your account since June 7, 2009, you may need to create a new e-filing account (by clicking on the ‘Create user ID’ link). If you need further assistance please contact our E Services Help Desk at (206) 205-1600 or email Eservices@kingcounty.gov .
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
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