Benefits of Using a Certified E-Filing Service Provider in California

In 2015, California began the process of requiring e-filing in every county throughout the state. While at time of publication, this has not yet become mandatory in every county for every type of case, it will be the future. Currently, there are 21 counties that require e-filing. As e-filing proliferates, many may be wondering how to eFile, and whether anyone can do it. While anyone can eFile, the process can be difficult and there is significant room for error, which can negatively impact the case causing delays, rejections of filings, and more. Benefits to using a certified e-filing service provider (EFSP) are superfluous, but let’s take a look at the biggest benefits of using a certified e-filing provider in California.

Knowledge of Requirements

Certified e-filing service providers know the requirements — exactly what needs to be done and how. For someone who has never e-filed before, not only can the technology be daunting, but they may not know which document to select, the correct court, or they may be prone to making other errors (scanning the wrong side of the document, for example) that can cause a filing rejection. Additionally, documents that are e-filed must be signed properly, and a certified EFSP will know what to check and can confirm signatures.

Experienced in E-filing in California

Certified e-filing service providers have to be approved by the court as a vendor, and it is important that they have knowledge of all the different requirements for each type of case and court. Local regulations may include specific requirements that another court in California may or may not require, and not abiding by these requirements can cause a disruption in the case. Vendors who are certified e-filing service providers in California have met the requirements and know what needs to be done — and they’ve done it before. Experienced EFSPs will know what details to look for and ensure everything is ready to go before filing the document online. For example, a certified EFSP will know if a document is scanned too dark to be read (which can result in rejection), they can tell if a document will be legible to the court, and they will include the appropriate cover sheet, among other things, like ensuring the documents are completed appropriately.

California Courts Recommend EFSP

As a result of there being so many errors with individuals e-filing, which in turn negatively affected cases, The California Courts Judicial Branch of California implemented certified “electronic filing service providers” or EFSP as a “solution that can be employed by the courts to expand the adoption of e-filing across the state while supporting innovation and minimizing costs.” By choosing to use a certified e-filing provider in California, you are choosing a vetted, trusted company to get the job done.

Depth of Services

Many certified EFSPs will handle more than simply e-filing services. When you’re choosing an EFSP, take a look and see what else they have to offer. Typically, an EFSP that also offers traditional service of process, e-service, and more will have a more robust knowledge of the courts inner workings, especially when it comes to service of process.

Direct Legal Support, Inc. Provides Court eFiling Service in these California Counties

Need a Certified E-filing Service Provider in California?

If you need a certified e-filing service provider in California, you have come to the right place. Direct Legal offers superior e-filing services and has extensive experience handling such cases. To learn more about Direct Legal’s e-filing services or to request e-filing service, please visit our eFiling portal on our website.

With offices statewide, Direct Legal Support, Inc. remains open to assist you with your legal support needs including California court e-filing and service of process in California. All of our California process servers are bonded and registered.

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