Alameda County Superior Court E-Filing
E-file with the Alameda County Superior Court through our secure portal, or send us your documents and we will e-file them for you. We advance the court fees and email you the file-stamped copy.
Alameda County e-filing
From $14.95
per filing
Required for attorneys
- Fees advancedon one invoice
- Stamped copysent by email
- Physical filingwhen a court requires it
- E-file 24/7 online
- File-stamped copy by email
- Fees advanced
- 65+ years in California
In Alameda County, represented parties must e-file in civil cases under Local Rule 3.27, and in family law, probate, mental health, and adoption cases since October 23, 2023. Self-represented parties are encouraged to e-file but are not required to. Since 1961, Direct Legal Support has filed documents with California courts. We e-file in Alameda County for law firms, legal departments, and parties without an attorney, and our runners handle anything that has to be filed physically or delivered to a judge.
E-Filing at a Glance
| Court | Superior Court of California, County of Alameda |
|---|---|
| E-Filing | Required for attorneys |
| Court Rules | Local Rules 3.27 (civil), 5.12 (family law) and 7.2 (probate) |
| In Effect | Civil since January 2022. Family law and probate since October 2023. |
| Self-Represented Parties | Encouraged, not required |
| Court E-Filing System | eCourt |
| Court's E-Filing Page | www.alameda.courts.ca.gov |
Court rules last checked October 2026. Courts update their e-filing rules often, so confirm details on the court's e-filing page or call us at (800) 675-5376.
Case Types E-Filed in Alameda County
Here is how Alameda County Superior Court handles each case type we e-file. "Required for attorneys" means represented parties must e-file. Self-represented parties can usually choose.
| Case Type | E-Filing | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | Required for attorneys | Since January 1, 2022, including unlawful detainer, civil harassment, and civil appeals. |
| Complex Civil | Required for attorneys | |
| Small Claims | Accepted | Self-represented parties may e-file. |
| Family Law | Required for attorneys | Since October 23, 2023. |
| Probate | Required for attorneys | Since October 23, 2023. |
Mental health and adoption filings are also required for attorneys. Criminal and juvenile cases have their own e-filing pages, and traffic is not e-filed.
How E-Filing Works
Log In or Create an Account
Log in to your Direct Legal account, or create one for free.
Place a County E-Filing Order
Choose the court and case, then upload each document as a separate, text-searchable PDF.
The Court Reviews Your Filing
We transmit your filing and the court's fees to the court. Review times vary by court.
Get Your Stamped Copy
When the court accepts your filing, we email you a link to the file-stamped copy. If it is rejected, we email you the reason and the corrections needed.
Start an Order or call (800) 675-5376
Rather not use the portal? Email your documents to support@directlegal.com as separate PDFs with your account number, and we will e-file them for the Concierge fee.
Use Clio or NetDocuments? Pick your documents straight from the matter on the Documents tab, and get the court’s returned documents saved back. See our software integrations.
Documents That Can't Be E-Filed
The court's rules list these documents as filed physically or exempt from e-filing:
- Bench warrants
- Subpoenaed documents
- Bonds and undertakings
- Certified and sister-state judgments
- Out-of-state abstracts and commissions
- Filings that need self-addressed envelopes, such as defaults and judgments
- Original wills, codicils, and letters in probate cases
We can file any of these at the courthouse for you. See court filing rates for Alameda County.
Courtesy Copies in Alameda County
Yes. In civil cases, a paper courtesy copy of motion papers must reach the hearing department's courtroom clerk by noon the court day after you e-file, or the same day for motions in limine and hearings two court days or less away (Local Rule 3.30(c)). Family law and probate departments also expect paper courtesy copies of many e-filed documents (Local Rules 5.12 and 7.2).
When a judge wants a printed copy, we print, assemble, and deliver it to the department. See courtesy copy rates for Alameda County courthouses.
Tips for E-Filing in Alameda County
- Reserve civil motion dates in the Court Reservation System first, and include the reservation receipt with the e-filing, or the motion may be rejected.
- The court aims to process e-filings within three business days.
- A fee waiver application can be e-filed with the first document, and the court processes them together.
- Many e-filed documents can be viewed on the court's public portal, so redact confidential identifiers before you file.
Alameda County Courthouses
When a document must be filed physically or a judge wants a courtesy copy, our runners go to the courthouse. We file and deliver at every Alameda County courthouse:
- René C. Davidson Courthouse1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA 94612
- Berkeley Courthouse2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Hayward Hall of Justice24405 Amador St., Hayward, CA 94544
- George E. McDonald Hall of Justice2233 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
- Fremont Hall of Justice39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538
- Oakland Administration Building1221 Oak St., Fourth Floor, Oakland, CA 94612
- Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse661 Washington St., Oakland, CA 94607
- East County Hall of Justice5151 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA 94568
Look up rates for a specific courthouse: court filing, courtesy copy delivery, or document retrieval.
E-Filing Rates
| Service | Law Firms | Party without Attorney |
|---|---|---|
| Court E-FilingYou submit through our online portal | $14.95 | $34.95 |
| Concierge E-FilingEmail us your documents and we submit them the same day when they reach us by 3:00 PM Pacific | $49.95 | $99.95 |
| Concierge E-Filing On DemandWe submit it as soon as possible, including after 3:00 PM, subject to availability | $99.95 | $199.95 |
| E-ServicePer party or person served electronically | $2.00 | $5.00 |
| Alameda County Courtesy Copy Delivery with E-FilingPrinted and delivered to the judge's department. Rates by courthouse | From $105 | From $175 |
| Support: Law Firms and Legal Departments | Available: Phone (800) 675-5376Available: Email support@ | |
| Support: Parties without an AttorneyPlease include your account number when you email us. | Available: Email support@ | |
Concierge e-filing requests that reach us by 3:00 PM Pacific with everything we need (your account number, each document as a separate PDF, and the correct format) are submitted the same day. If a filing has to go in right away, or your request arrives after 3:00 PM and must be filed that day, we can submit it as a Concierge E-Filing On Demand. On Demand filings are subject to availability.
Court statutory filing fees and EFM (electronic filing manager) fees of $2.25 to $10.00 are paid in addition to our fees. The court and EFM fees shown when you order are estimates. Our e-filing fee applies whether the court accepts or rejects the filing.
We advance the court's fees and bill them, with our fee, on one itemized invoice. If you pay by credit or debit card, our system places a pre-authorization on the card for our base fees. We accept credit cards, debit cards, and ACH (subject to approval). There is no fee to open an account.
E-Filing in Nearby Counties
See all 46 California courts we e-file in, with the case types each one accepts.
Alameda County E-Filing Questions
Is e-filing mandatory in Alameda County Superior Court?
Yes, for attorneys. Represented parties must e-file in civil cases under Local Rule 3.27, and in family law, probate, mental health, and adoption cases since October 23, 2023. Self-represented parties are encouraged to e-file but are not required to.
Which case types can be e-filed in Alameda County?
Alameda County accepts e-filing in civil, complex civil, small claims, family law, and probate cases.
What can't be e-filed in Alameda County?
The court's rules list documents that are filed physically or exempt from e-filing, including bench warrants, subpoenaed documents, bonds and undertakings, and certified and sister-state judgments. We can file those at the courthouse for you.
Do I need to deliver courtesy copies in Alameda County?
Yes. In civil cases, a paper courtesy copy of motion papers must reach the hearing department's courtroom clerk by noon the court day after you e-file, or the same day for motions in limine and hearings two court days or less away (Local Rule 3.30(c)). Family law and probate departments also expect paper courtesy copies of many e-filed documents (Local Rules 5.12 and 7.2). We print and deliver courtesy copies to Alameda County courthouses starting at $105 for law firms.
How much does it cost to e-file in Alameda County?
Through our portal, e-filing is $14.95 per filing for law firms and legal departments, and Concierge e-filing, where we submit for you, is $49.95, or $99.95 for Concierge E-Filing On Demand, submitted as soon as possible. Parties without an attorney pay $34.95, $99.95, and $199.95. Court statutory filing fees and EFM (electronic filing manager) fees of $2.25 to $10.00 are extra, and the amounts shown when you order are estimates.
When is an e-filed document filed in Alameda County?
Under CCP 1010.6, a document the court receives electronically between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. on a court day is deemed filed that day if the court accepts it. Documents received on a weekend or court holiday are filed the next court day.
Need Something E-Filed in Alameda County?
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