What is Electronic Document Submission (EDS)?

EDS allows individuals representing themselves (pro se) to submit new civil case filings or documents in existing cases online instead of mailing or delivering paper to the courthouse.

NOTE:

• Use of EDS is optional; you may still file by mail or in person.
• Documents filed through EDS must follow all applicable federal and local rules.
• Always sign documents before submitting.
• Do not mail additional copies to the Clerk’s Office if you have already submitted via EDS.
• EDS is provided for convenience; the court may revoke access for misuse or rule violations.
• A technical failure of EDS does not excuse a missed deadline. If EDS is unavailable, file by mail or deliver documents in person during courthouse hours.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Who can use EDS?
• How is the filing date determined?
• What are the technical requirements?
• How will I know my submission was successful?

OPENING A NEW CIVIL CASE               FILING INTO AN EXISTING CIVIL CASE

Who can use EDS?

• Any non-prisoner litigant who represents themselves may use EDS.
• Individuals who are incarcerated may not use EDS.
• Attorneys and parties represented by attorneys must file using CM/ECF; submissions by attorneys through EDS will not be docketed.
• All documents filed with the Court are viewable by the public through PACER and CM/ECF. Before submitting your documents, be sure to remove (redact, black out) any personal identifiers (date of births, social security numbers, names of minors) as stated in section (I) of the Court’s Administrative Procedures.

How is the filing date determined?

• The filing date is the date the Clerk’s Office receives your EDS submission.
• Submissions made outside business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) will be processed the next business day, will show the actual submission date. Please note that the Clerk’s Office receives a high volume of filings, and documents will be processed in the order they are received.

What are the technical requirements?

• Only PDF files are accepted, and each file must be 50MB or smaller.
• Reduce PDF file size before uploading if necessary.
• Other formats (e.g. Word, Excel) will not be accepted.

How will I know my submission was successful?

• A confirmation screen (like the one below) appears when your submission is accepted.
• If a submission fails formatting or any other requirements, you will receive notice from the Court, and the document will not be processed.
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