Inyo County Superior Court E-Filing
E-file with the Inyo 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.
Inyo County e-filing
From $14.95
per filing
Optional for all filers
- 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
Inyo County began accepting e-filings on July 28, 2025 for civil, family law, probate, small claims, and adoption cases, and e-filing is permissive. Self-represented parties are eligible and encouraged to e-file, but it is not required. Since 1961, Direct Legal Support has filed documents with California courts. We e-file in Inyo 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 Inyo |
|---|---|
| E-filing | Optional for all filers |
| Court rules | Local Rules, Article XII |
| In effect | Since July 28, 2025. |
| Self-represented parties | Eligible and encouraged, not required |
| Court's e-filing page | www.inyo.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 Inyo County
Here is how Inyo 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 | Optional | Since July 28, 2025. |
| Complex civil | Accepted | |
| Small claims | Optional | Since July 28, 2025. |
| Family law | Optional | Since July 28, 2025. |
| Probate | Optional | Since July 28, 2025. |
Adoptions may also be e-filed. Juvenile, criminal, and traffic documents are not accepted electronically.
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:
- Family law requests for default, judgments, and notices of entry of judgment
- Joint petitions for summary dissolution
- Ex parte applications filed with a new complaint or petition
- Peremptory challenges (CCP 170.6 or 170.3)
- Original wills and codicils, bonds and undertakings
- Documents submitted conditionally under seal
- Exhibits lodged for hearings or trials, and subpoenaed documents
- Notices of appeal and other appeal documents
We can file any of these at the courthouse for you. See court filing rates for Inyo County.
Courtesy Copies in Inyo County
The court's e-filing page does not mention courtesy copies. Follow any request from the assigned judge.
When a judge wants a printed copy, we print, assemble, and deliver it to the department. See courtesy copy rates for Inyo County courthouses.
Tips for E-Filing in Inyo County
- The court says e-filed documents take 3 to 5 business days to process.
- E-filing provider fees are waived for parties with an active fee waiver and for government entities.
Inyo 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 Inyo County courthouse:
- Independence Courthouse168 N. Edwards St., Independence, CA 93526
- Bishop Courthouse301 W Line St., Bishop, CA 93514
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 RushWe 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 |
| Inyo County Courtesy Copy Delivery with E-FilingPrinted and delivered to the judge's department. Rates by courthouse | From $165 | From $250 |
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 Rush. Rush 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.
Inyo County E-Filing Questions
Is e-filing mandatory in Inyo County Superior Court?
No. Inyo County began accepting e-filings on July 28, 2025 for civil, family law, probate, small claims, and adoption cases, and e-filing is permissive. Self-represented parties are eligible and encouraged to e-file, but it is not required.
Which case types can be e-filed in Inyo County?
Inyo County accepts e-filing in civil, complex civil, small claims, family law, and probate cases.
What can't be e-filed in Inyo County?
The court's rules list documents that are filed physically or exempt from e-filing, including family law requests for default, judgments, and notices of entry of judgment; joint petitions for summary dissolution; ex parte applications filed with a new complaint or petition; and peremptory challenges (CCP 170.6 or 170.3). We can file those at the courthouse for you.
Do I need to deliver courtesy copies in Inyo County?
The court's e-filing page does not mention courtesy copies. Follow any request from the assigned judge. We print and deliver courtesy copies to Inyo County courthouses starting at $165 for law firms.
How much does it cost to e-file in Inyo 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 Rush, 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 Inyo 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.
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