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The probate e-filing page: the steps of an e-filing through an electronic filing service provider; matching the case type and category; accurate data fields; filing each document as an individual PDF; one lead document per filing; electronic signatures conforming to CRC Rule 2.257 and CCP 1010.6; and the style guidelines of California Rules of Court, rules 2.100-2.118.
California > Third Appellate District > Sacramento County > Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento
How to Successfully E-file Probate Cases Prepare your Documents (See Probate Documents that Cannot Be Filed Electronically) Select an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP) Create a New Account (or sign in if you already have one) Add Payment Information Enter Case Information Enter Party Information Upload Your Documents Pay Fees Review the Summary and Submit your e-filing Case Type and Category Selection Make sure the document matches the case type and case category selected through the e-filing service provider Documents that do not match the file type or category selected may be returned unfiled. Matching and Accurate Data Fields Double-check information while entering data into fields. Information entered into data fields must match information in the actual filing. Any mistake, even typos, could delay the filing process. Common errors are misspelled names, missing information such as an address, or mismatched case numbers. File Individual PDFs Documents must be submitted as individual PDFs Example: A customer seeking to file a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor, Confidential Guardianship Screening Form, and Duties of Guardian and Acknowledgment of Receipt must enter each document as a separate PDF and not as one PDF. PDFs can be multiple pages, but each file must be a separate document. File only one lead document per filing Lead documents are moving documents that direct an action, such as a petition, motion, or objection. You can only file one lead document per e-filing action. Electronic Signatures are acceptable An electronic signature is acceptable on e-filed documents only. Signatures must conform to CRC Rule 2.257 and CCP 1010.6. Additional Information All documents must follow the style guidelines as described in California Rules of Court, rules 2.100-2.118. For questions regarding how to submit e-filed documents, contact your Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). For questions regarding your case once filed, contact the Probate Division via email. Approved E-filing Service Providers
How to Successfully E-file Probate Cases Prepare your Documents (See Probate Documents that Cannot Be Filed Electronically) Select an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP) Create a New Account (or sign in if you already have one) Add Payment Information Enter Case Information Enter Party Information Upload Your Documents Pay Fees Review the Summary and Submit your e-filing Case Type and Catego
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A 2013 standing order requiring attorneys to e-file family-law and civil documents (no paper filings accepted) as the court began compliance with the Supreme Court's e-filing mandate; criminal filing unchanged.
A 2013 standing order requiring attorneys to e-file family-law and civil documents (no paper filings accepted) as the court began compliance with the Supreme Court's e-filing mandate; criminal filing unchanged.