Riverside County Superior Court E-Filing
E-file with the Riverside 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.
Riverside 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 Riverside County, since January 1, 2022, represented parties must e-file in all limited and unlimited civil actions, including unlawful detainers (Local Rule 3118). Family law and probate are not e-filed in Riverside County. E-filing is available to self-represented litigants but not required. Since 1961, Direct Legal Support has filed documents with California courts. We e-file in Riverside 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 Riverside |
|---|---|
| E-Filing | Required for attorneys in civil |
| Court Rules | Local Rule 3118 |
| In Effect | Since January 1, 2022. |
| Self-Represented Parties | Available, not required |
| Court E-Filing System | Journal Technologies |
| Court's E-Filing Page | riverside.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 Riverside County
Here is how Riverside 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, including unlawful detainers, since January 1, 2022. |
| Complex Civil | Required for attorneys | New JCCP cases are filed physically. Later filings are e-filed. |
| Small Claims | Optional | |
| Family Law | Physical filing | Family law is not e-filed. We file it in person. |
| Probate | Physical filing | Probate is not e-filed. We file it in person. |
The court's eSubmit portal accepts some family law, probate, and other documents electronically, but it is separate from e-filing.
Need to file family law and probate papers in Riverside County? Our runners file it at the courthouse through our court filing service.
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:
- Ex parte applications filed with a new complaint
- Bonds and undertakings
- Trial documents and exhibits
- New JCCP cases
- Notices of appeal and later appeal documents
- Sealed documents and documents conditionally under seal
- Subpoenaed records and administrative records
- Mandatory settlement conference briefs and writ returns
We can file any of these at the courthouse for you. See court filing rates for Riverside County.
Courtesy Copies in Riverside County
When you file close to a hearing. If a document is e-filed on the last permitted day and the hearing is two court days or less away, email a courtesy copy to the department's email address by 4:00 p.m. that day (court e-filing FAQ). A courtesy copy is also required for an e-filed motion to file under seal.
When a judge wants a printed copy, we print, assemble, and deliver it to the department. See courtesy copy rates for Riverside County courthouses.
Tips for E-Filing in Riverside County
- Put the email address of counsel or the self-represented party on the first page of every document (Local Rule 3118).
- Reserve civil law and motion hearings in the Court Reservation System.
- A fee waiver filed with the first document is processed at the same time.
Riverside 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 Riverside County courthouse:
- Riverside Historic Courthouse4050 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501
- Riverside Hall of Justice (Criminal)4100 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501
- Riverside Family Law Courthouse4175 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501
- Blythe Courthouse265 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225
- Southwest Justice Center30755-D Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563
- Banning Justice Center311 E. Ramsey Street, Banning, CA 92220
- Larson Justice Center46-200 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201
- Moreno Valley Courthouse13800 Heacock Street, Bldg. D, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
- Palm Springs Courthouse3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
- Riverside Juvenile Courthouse9991 County Farm Road, Riverside, CA 92503
- Corona Courthouse505 S. Buena Vista Ave., Suite 201, Corona, CA 92882
- Menifee Justice Center27401 Menifee Center Drive, Menifee, CA 92584
- Southwest Juvenile Courthouse30755-G Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563
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 |
| Riverside 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.
Riverside County E-Filing Questions
Is e-filing mandatory in Riverside County Superior Court?
Yes, for attorneys in civil cases. Since January 1, 2022, represented parties must e-file in all limited and unlimited civil actions, including unlawful detainers (Local Rule 3118). Family law and probate are not e-filed in Riverside County. E-filing is available to self-represented litigants but not required.
Which case types can be e-filed in Riverside County?
Riverside County accepts e-filing in civil, complex civil, and small claims cases. Family law and probate cases are filed physically, and we file them in person.
What can't be e-filed in Riverside County?
The court's rules list documents that are filed physically or exempt from e-filing, including ex parte applications filed with a new complaint, bonds and undertakings, trial documents and exhibits, and new JCCP cases. We can file those at the courthouse for you.
Do I need to deliver courtesy copies in Riverside County?
When you file close to a hearing. If a document is e-filed on the last permitted day and the hearing is two court days or less away, email a courtesy copy to the department's email address by 4:00 p.m. that day (court e-filing FAQ). A courtesy copy is also required for an e-filed motion to file under seal. We print and deliver courtesy copies to Riverside County courthouses starting at $95 for law firms.
How much does it cost to e-file in Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside County?
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