Learn about eFIling

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COMING SOON!

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The Maricopa County Justice Courts are pleased to announce eFiling is coming to our courts by the end of the year. Our staff is working hard with the Arizona Supreme Court to bring this technology to our customers.  Upon implementation, we will accept case initiation and subsequent filings for civil, evictions, and small claims cases through an online portal.

To get yourself ready, the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) provides the resources and training materials below. We encourage to you to review this information before the expected launch date in November. Note that the process and details given on this page are subject to change between now and the program's debut.

WHAT IS eFILING?

  • eFiling (electronic court filing) is the secure, online transmission of legal documents and paperwork to a court instead of submitting physical paper copies in person or by mail. 
  • eFileAZ is the authorized service provider the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts chose for the Justice Courts of Maricopa County.

How E-Filing Works
  • Submission: Attorneys, legal representatives, or self-represented litigants (pro se) upload PDF versions of their legal documents through an online portal with an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).
  • Review & Acceptance: The court clerk reviews the submission. If it is complete and compliant with local rules, the court accepts it, updates the electronic docket, and sends an electronic confirmation or receipt to the filer. If declined, the clerk provides a reason for the deficiency so it can be fixed.
  • Access & Payment: Filers can pay court fees online during the submission process, and approved documents become instantly accessible online to judges, clerks, and parties to the case.

FAQs

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Who can eFile?

  • Attorneys
  • Self-represented litigants (pro se / pro per)
  • Legal paraprofessionals
  • Process servers
  • Anyone!

 What cannot be eFiled?

  • Certain documents are excluded. They are listed in the guidelines for eFiling.

 What guidelines govern eFiling at the Maricopa County Justice Courts?

 Will batch eFiling be available?

  • Batch eFiling (submitting multiple cases at once) will not be available at the time of go‑live. All filings must be submitted individually through the eFiling portal.
  • The AOC is exploring options for expanding functionality in the future, and any updates regarding batch eFiling will be announced as they become available.

 Will I need specific forms for eFiling?

  • The AOC has forms available for purchase.
  • Current Justice Court forms are not compatible with eFiling but are being converted and will be available to download from our website for free.

 What are the costs to eFile?

  • $6.50 to start a new case.
  • $6.50 for each new "lead" document added to an existing case (i.e. answer, counterclaim, motion, etc)
  • $3.50 for electronic service upon parties to the case or their attorneys.
  • 3% processing fee

Note: These costs are in addition to the standard filing fees set by Arizona laws. Those filing fees are listed here.

Am I required to use eFiling?

  • eFile will always be optional for self-represented litigants.
  • The AOC may decide later to make it mandatory for attorneys and legal paraprofessionals.

Customer Support

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Get ready!

 

Justice Court Clerks may assist with the following:

  • Documents returned as “deficient”
  • Requests to expedite document processing

 

The AOC has a support center to assist customers with questions regarding:

  • General eFile or refund questions
  • Technical or document upload questions for the eFileAZ portal
  • Training Information

Reach the support team at: