Orange County Superior Court E-Filing
E-file with the Orange 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.
Orange 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 Orange County, represented parties have had to e-file in limited, unlimited, and complex civil and in probate since January 1, 2013, and in family law since January 1, 2018. Self-represented parties are exempt but are encouraged to e-file. Since 1961, Direct Legal Support has filed documents with California courts. We e-file in Orange 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 Orange |
|---|---|
| E-Filing | Required for attorneys |
| Court Rules | Local Rules 352 (civil), 601.01 (probate) and 700.7 (family law) |
| In Effect | Civil and probate since 2013. Family law since 2018. |
| Self-Represented Parties | Exempt, but encouraged to e-file |
| Court's E-Filing Page | www.occourts.org |
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 Orange County
Here is how Orange 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 | Limited and unlimited civil since January 1, 2013. |
| Complex Civil | Required for attorneys | |
| Small Claims | Accepted | Available through court-approved providers. |
| Family Law | Required for attorneys | Since January 1, 2018, including ex parte filings since January 2, 2024. |
| Probate | Required for attorneys | Since January 1, 2013. |
Mental health e-filing is encouraged but not required. Name change petitions are 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:
- Civil bench warrants
- Subpoenaed documents
- Labor Commissioner deposits of cash or check
- Bonds and undertakings
- Original wills and codicils
- Affidavits re real property of small value
- Financial documents from a private professional conservator
- Family law judgments, bonds, writs, and abstracts (see the court's exception list)
We can file any of these at the courthouse for you. See court filing rates for Orange County.
Courtesy Copies in Orange County
For trial documents. The court's e-filing FAQ says courtesy copies of trial documents are required under Local Rule 317, which covers the joint trial notebook and copies of the joint witness and exhibit lists. In family law, courtesy copies are not required unless the court asks.
When a judge wants a printed copy, we print, assemble, and deliver it to the department. See courtesy copy rates for Orange County courthouses.
Tips for E-Filing in Orange County
- E-filed civil and probate documents are timely if filed by midnight on the due date.
- Reserve unlimited civil and probate motion dates through the court's online Reserve a Motion Date system.
- A fee waiver is applied only if the name on the pleading exactly matches the name on the approved fee waiver.
Orange 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 Orange County courthouse:
- Lamoreaux Justice Center (Family)341 The City Dr. S, Orange, CA 92868
- North Justice Center1275 N. Berkeley Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
- Harbor Justice Center (Newport Beach)4601 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- Central Justice Center (Physical Orders)700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Civil Complex Center (Physical Orders)751 W Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Stephen K. Tamura West Justice Center8141 13th Street, Westminster, CA 92683
- Costa Mesa Justice Complex3390 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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 |
| Orange County Courtesy Copy Delivery with E-FilingPrinted and delivered to the judge's department. Rates by courthouse | From $95 | From $150 |
| 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. In Orange County, the court can also add fees that are not shown when you order. 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.
Orange County E-Filing Questions
Is e-filing mandatory in Orange County Superior Court?
Yes, for attorneys. Represented parties have had to e-file in limited, unlimited, and complex civil and in probate since January 1, 2013, and in family law since January 1, 2018. Self-represented parties are exempt but are encouraged to e-file.
Which case types can be e-filed in Orange County?
Orange County accepts e-filing in civil, complex civil, small claims, family law, and probate cases.
What can't be e-filed in Orange County?
The court's rules list documents that are filed physically or exempt from e-filing, including civil bench warrants, subpoenaed documents, Labor Commissioner deposits of cash or check, and bonds and undertakings. We can file those at the courthouse for you.
Do I need to deliver courtesy copies in Orange County?
For trial documents. The court's e-filing FAQ says courtesy copies of trial documents are required under Local Rule 317, which covers the joint trial notebook and copies of the joint witness and exhibit lists. In family law, courtesy copies are not required unless the court asks. We print and deliver courtesy copies to Orange County courthouses starting at $95 for law firms.
How much does it cost to e-file in Orange 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. The Orange County court can also add fees that are not shown when you order.
When is an e-filed document filed in Orange 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 Orange County?
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