Lake County Superior Court E-Filing
E-file with the Lake 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.
Lake County e-filing
From $14.95
per filing
Accepted, physical filing still allowed
- 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 Lake County, the court accepts e-filed documents in civil, family law, probate, small claims, and adoption matters under Chapter 20 of its local rules, and its FAQ says you can still file in person. Call us if you are unsure whether a filing must be e-filed. Since 1961, Direct Legal Support has filed documents with California courts. We e-file in Lake 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 Lake |
|---|---|
| E-Filing | Accepted, physical filing still allowed |
| Court Rules | Local Rules, Chapter 20 |
| In Effect | Since 2025. |
| Self-Represented Parties | May e-file or file in person |
| Court's E-Filing Page | lake.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 Lake County
Here is how Lake 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 | |
| Complex Civil | Accepted | |
| Small Claims | Optional | |
| Family Law | Optional | |
| Probate | Optional |
Adoptions may also be e-filed. Criminal, traffic, and juvenile cases are not listed for e-filing.
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
Some documents still have to be filed physically, and the list varies by court. Check the court's e-filing page or call us before you file. We can file anything that can't be e-filed at the courthouse through our court filing service.
Courtesy Copies in Lake County
It depends on the case type. The court refers filers to Local Rule 20.7 and the clerk's office for courtesy copy requirements.
When a judge wants a printed copy, we print, assemble, and deliver it to the department. See courtesy copy rates for Lake County courthouses.
Tips for E-Filing in Lake County
- Documents received before midnight are filed the same business day if accepted. Filings after midnight or on weekends and holidays are filed the next business day.
- Every document must be a text-searchable PDF without password protection.
- E-filing provider fees are waived for parties with a fee waiver or government exemption.
Lake 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 Lake County courthouse:
- Lakeport Courthouse255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, CA 95453
- Clearlake Branch7000-A South Center Dr., Clearlake, CA 95422
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 |
| Lake County Courtesy Copy Delivery with E-FilingPrinted and delivered to the judge's department. Rates by courthouse | From $165 | From $250 |
| 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.
Lake County E-Filing Questions
Is e-filing mandatory in Lake County Superior Court?
The court accepts e-filed documents in civil, family law, probate, small claims, and adoption matters under Chapter 20 of its local rules, and its FAQ says you can still file in person. Call us if you are unsure whether a filing must be e-filed.
Which case types can be e-filed in Lake County?
Lake County accepts e-filing in civil, complex civil, small claims, family law, and probate cases.
Do I need to deliver courtesy copies in Lake County?
It depends on the case type. The court refers filers to Local Rule 20.7 and the clerk's office for courtesy copy requirements. We print and deliver courtesy copies to Lake County courthouses starting at $165 for law firms.
How much does it cost to e-file in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County?
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