And What You Can Do To Get It eFiled The First Time.
10
TOP
REASONS FOR
eFILING
REJECTIONS
⛌ Easy Oversights.
⛌ Repeated Mis-Steps.
⛌ County-Specific Errors.
Rejections Are Expensive! Not just the cost of resubmission, but the additional time spent fixing errors, as well as the increased handling, not to mention going back & forth with the clerks. And that's IF the court gives you all of the errors at once (which they usually don't).
We analysed the data from over 30,000 eFiling submissions & their rejections to help you get your documents eFiled the first time!
Incorrect Document/Form
The filer chose the wrong form, uploaded the wrong document type, or mislabeled the filing (e.g., using “Proof of Service” when “Amended Proof” was required).​
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How To Avoid Rejection:
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Double-check you’ve selected the correct form/document type in the eFiling portal.
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Use the court’s Document Finder/Action Code guide.
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If uploading an amended version of a previously filed document, ensure it is named accordingly.
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Summons/Complaint/Petition Issue
Problems specific to initiating pleadings (summonses, complaints, petitions) such as wrong parties, improper service, or procedural requirements not met.​
How To Avoid Rejection:
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Verify that all plaintiffs/defendants are entered correctly.
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Ensure the initiating pleading matches the court’s formatting and procedural requirements.
Missing Information/Forms
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Required documents or sections were missing, blank fields left uncompleted, or attachments not included.​
How To Avoid Rejection:
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Review the court’s required forms list.
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Make sure no required attachments are missing, and that all fields (dates, checkboxes, signatures) are complete.
Fee/Payment Issue
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Filing fees not paid, underpaid, or incorrect fee codes used (e.g., wrong payment selection in the portal). Not all first appearance fees or additional Complex fees are paid.​
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How To Avoid Rejection:
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Confirm the correct fee code is selected and payment processed.
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Ensure credit card/ACH accounts are valid and funds available.
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If a fee waiver is being requested, attach supporting documents, ensure it is in the same county, or check it hasn’t expired.
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All parties must pay first appearance fees in order for subsequent filings to be processed (on either side).
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Additional fees are required by all parties for both Civil Complex Limited & Unlimited.
Data Mismatch with Portal/Record
The information entered in the portal doesn’t match either the uploaded documents or the court’s system records.​
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How To Avoid Rejection:
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Make sure case numbers, party names, and jurisdiction details exactly match what is on record with the court.
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Avoid abbreviations or formatting differences.
Incomplete/Incorrect Data Entry
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Portal entries were incomplete, inaccurate, or not detailed enough for clerks to process (clerks cannot fix these errors for filers).​
How To Avoid Rejection:
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Carefully complete all portal fields.
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Don’t leave blanks that are required.
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Clerks cannot correct or fill in data; resubmission is required if incomplete.
Hearing/Appearance Issue
Scheduling problems, incorrect notice of hearings, missing reservation numbers, or improper remote appearance submissions.​
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How To Avoid Rejection:
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Confirm whether a hearing requires a reservation number (via Court Reservation System).
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For remote appearances, ensure RA-010/RA-020 forms are correct and complete.
Rejected - No Comment Provided
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The filing was rejected, but no explanatory reason was given; the filer must contact the court for clarification.​
How To Avoid Rejection:
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Contact the specific court clerk’s office directly for clarification.
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Document these cases to identify patterns where courts systematically provide no reason.
Incorrect Information/Data
The data entered in the eFiling portal (case number, party names, jurisdiction, dollar amounts, etc.) doesn’t match the uploaded document or the court’s record.​
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How To Avoid Rejection:
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Cross-check all portal entries (case number, parties, addresses, amounts) against the uploaded document. Ensure consistency before submitting.
Filing Method Issue
Certain filings not eligible for eFiling (must be done in person or mailed), or improper submission method flagged.​
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How To Avoid Rejection:
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Check if the filing type is allowed electronically. If not, submit in person or by mail with proper copies. Refer to local court rules before eFiling.