Los Angeles County Superior Court E-Filing
E-file with the Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County, represented parties must e-file in all civil case types under Local Rule 3.4, and in family law, probate, the Appellate Division, and other divisions under the court's general orders. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| E-Filing | Required for attorneys |
| Court Rules | Local Rule 3.4 and the court's division general orders |
| In Effect | Civil since 2018 and 2019. Family law since November 2021. |
| Self-Represented Parties | Exempt, but encouraged to e-file |
| Court E-Filing System | eCourt |
| Court's E-Filing Page | www.lacourt.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 Los Angeles County
Here is how Los Angeles 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 civil since December 3, 2018 and unlimited civil since January 2, 2019, including unlawful detainer. |
| Complex Civil | Required for attorneys | Since September 20, 2021. |
| Small Claims | Optional | Self-represented parties may e-file since November 14, 2022. |
| Family Law | Required for attorneys | Since November 15, 2021. |
| Probate | Required for attorneys | Optional for self-represented parties. |
The Appellate Division, juvenile dependency, adoptions, and CARE Court also take e-filing, and attorneys must use it.
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:
- Peremptory challenges and challenges for cause (CCP 170.6 and 170.3)
- Bonds and undertakings
- Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits
- Ex parte applications filed with a new complaint
- Documents submitted conditionally under seal
- Family law proposed judgments and QDROs
- Lodged documents in family law (the Notice of Lodgment itself is e-filed)
We can file any of these at the courthouse for you. See court filing rates for Los Angeles County.
Courtesy Copies in Los Angeles County
Less often than before. In March 2026 the court rescinded its 2019 civil e-filing general order, so its printed courtesy copy requirements no longer apply. Check each courtroom's information sheet for its preferences. Local Rule 3.4 still requires a printed courtesy copy of any opposition to an ex parte application on the day of the hearing.
When a judge wants a printed copy, we print, assemble, and deliver it to the department. See courtesy copy rates for Los Angeles County courthouses.
Tips for E-Filing in Los Angeles County
- Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing, and written oppositions by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day (Local Rule 3.4).
- Reserve motion hearing dates in the Court Reservation System, then e-file the motion within three business days.
- Submit proposed orders in both PDF and Word format. Tables of contents and exhibits must be bookmarked.
- A fee waiver request filed with the first document is processed with it, but the summons will not issue until the waiver is approved.
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County courthouse:
- Stanley Mosk Central Courthouse111 N Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Stanley Mosk Central Courthouse (Limited)110 N Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Metropolitan Courthouse1945 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center210 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- East Los Angeles Courthouse4848 E. Civic Center Way, Los Angeles, CA 90022
- Edmund D. Edelman Children's Courthouse201 Centre Plz Dr., Monterey Park, CA 91754
- Sylmar Juvenile Courthouse16350 Filbert St, Sylmar, CA 91342
- Santa Monica Courthouse1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Torrance Courthouse825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA 90503
- Pomona Courthouse South400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766
- West Covina Courthouse1427 West Covina Parkway, West Covina, CA 91790
- El Monte Courthouse11234 E Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731
- Burbank Courthouse300 E. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91502
- Glendale Courthouse600 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206
- Pasadena Courthouse300 E Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91101
- Alhambra Courthouse150 W. Commonwealth Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801
- San Fernando Courthouse900 Third St., San Fernando, CA 91340
- Chatsworth Courthouse9425 Penfield Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311
- Van Nuys Courthouse East6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401
- Van Nuys Courthouse West14400 Erwin St. Mall, Van Nuys, CA 91401
- Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
- Catalina Courthouse215 Sumner Ave., Avalon, CA 90704
- Compton Courthouse200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220
- Norwalk Courthouse12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
- Downey Courthouse7500 E. Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA 90242
- Bellflower Courthouse10025 E Flower St., Bellflower, CA 90706
- Whittier Courthouse7339 S Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
- Inglewood Courthouse1 Regent St., Inglewood, CA 90301
- Airport Courthouse11701 S La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Santa Clarita Courthouse23747 W Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
- Michael Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse42011 4th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93534
- Alfred J. McCourtney Juvenile Justice Center Courthouse1040 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534
- Central Arraignment Courthouse429 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Spring Street Courthouse312 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Beverly Hills Courthouse9355 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
- Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse110 Regent Street, Inglewood, CA 90301
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 |
| Los Angeles 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. 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.
Los Angeles County E-Filing Questions
Is e-filing mandatory in Los Angeles County Superior Court?
Yes, for attorneys. Represented parties must e-file in all civil case types under Local Rule 3.4, and in family law, probate, the Appellate Division, and other divisions under the court's general orders. Self-represented parties are exempt but are encouraged to e-file.
Which case types can be e-filed in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County accepts e-filing in civil, complex civil, small claims, family law, and probate cases.
What can't be e-filed in Los Angeles County?
The court's rules list documents that are filed physically or exempt from e-filing, including peremptory challenges and challenges for cause (CCP 170.6 and 170.3), bonds and undertakings, trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits, and ex parte applications filed with a new complaint. We can file those at the courthouse for you.
Do I need to deliver courtesy copies in Los Angeles County?
Less often than before. In March 2026 the court rescinded its 2019 civil e-filing general order, so its printed courtesy copy requirements no longer apply. Check each courtroom's information sheet for its preferences. Local Rule 3.4 still requires a printed courtesy copy of any opposition to an ex parte application on the day of the hearing. We print and deliver courtesy copies to Los Angeles County courthouses starting at $95 for law firms.
How much does it cost to e-file in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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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