Nevada County Superior Court E-Filing
E-file with the Nevada 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.
Nevada County e-filing
From $14.95
per filing
Required for attorneys in civil
- 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 Nevada County, Local Rule 1.06 made e-filing mandatory on July 1, 2022, and the court says civil e-filing is mandated for attorneys. Family law, probate, small claims, mental health, and adoption filings can also be e-filed. 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 Nevada 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 Nevada |
|---|---|
| E-Filing | Required for attorneys in civil |
| Court Rules | Local Rule 1.06 |
| In Effect | Since July 1, 2022. |
| Self-Represented Parties | Exempt, but encouraged to e-file |
| Court's E-Filing Page | www.nevada.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 Nevada County
Here is how Nevada 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 | Since July 1, 2022. |
| Complex Civil | Required for attorneys | |
| Small Claims | Accepted | |
| Family Law | Accepted | |
| Probate | Accepted |
Mental health and adoption filings can be e-filed. Criminal and juvenile documents go through the court's separate portal.
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:
- Affidavits re real property of small value
- Bonds and undertakings
- Wills and codicils
- Certified judgments, abstracts, writs, and out-of-state commissions
- Letters issued by another court
- Subpoenaed documents
- Evidence submitted during a hearing
We can file any of these at the courthouse for you. See court filing rates for Nevada County.
Courtesy Copies in Nevada County
Yes, for large filings. Local Rule 1.06 requires a printed courtesy copy, with proof of electronic submission, on the same day you e-file when the submission is over 50 pages. When an original must be filed physically, you also submit an electronic courtesy copy.
When a judge wants a printed copy, we print, assemble, and deliver it to the department. See courtesy copy rates for Nevada County courthouses.
Tips for E-Filing in Nevada County
- Documents received between 12:00:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. on a court day are filed that day if accepted.
- The court does not accept filings by email or fax.
- PDFs must be text-searchable. Documents over 10 pages with several exhibits or sections must be bookmarked.
Nevada 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 Nevada County courthouse:
- Nevada City Courthouse201 Church St., Nevada City, CA 95959
- Truckee Courthouse - Joseph Government Center10075 Levon Ave, Suite 107, Truckee, CA 96161
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 |
| Nevada 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.
Nevada County E-Filing Questions
Is e-filing mandatory in Nevada County Superior Court?
Yes, for attorneys in civil cases. Local Rule 1.06 made e-filing mandatory on July 1, 2022, and the court says civil e-filing is mandated for attorneys. Family law, probate, small claims, mental health, and adoption filings can also be e-filed. Self-represented parties are exempt but are encouraged to e-file.
Which case types can be e-filed in Nevada County?
Nevada County accepts e-filing in civil, complex civil, small claims, family law, and probate cases.
What can't be e-filed in Nevada County?
The court's rules list documents that are filed physically or exempt from e-filing, including affidavits re real property of small value; bonds and undertakings; wills and codicils; and certified judgments, abstracts, writs, and out-of-state commissions. We can file those at the courthouse for you.
Do I need to deliver courtesy copies in Nevada County?
Yes, for large filings. Local Rule 1.06 requires a printed courtesy copy, with proof of electronic submission, on the same day you e-file when the submission is over 50 pages. When an original must be filed physically, you also submit an electronic courtesy copy. We print and deliver courtesy copies to Nevada County courthouses starting at $165 for law firms.
How much does it cost to e-file in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada County?
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