Sacramento County Superior Court E-Filing
E-file with the Sacramento 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.
Sacramento 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
In Sacramento County, the court says e-filing is permissive (optional) for all parties until further notice. A mandate for attorneys planned for July 2024 was postponed and has not taken effect. Since 1961, Direct Legal Support has filed documents with California courts. We e-file in Sacramento 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 Sacramento |
|---|---|
| E-Filing | Optional for all filers |
| Court Rules | Local Rules 1.20 to 1.23 |
| In Effect | Civil and probate since January 16, 2024. |
| Self-Represented Parties | Optional |
| Court E-Filing System | eCourt |
| Court's E-Filing Page | www.saccourt.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 Sacramento County
Here is how Sacramento 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 January 16, 2024. |
| Complex Civil | Optional | |
| Small Claims | Optional | Since June 17, 2024. |
| Family Law | Physical filing | Family law is not on the court's e-filing list. We file it in person. |
| Probate | Optional | Since January 16, 2024. |
Unlawful detainers can be e-filed for cases at the Carol Miller Justice Center since June 17, 2024. Criminal filings use a separate court portal.
Need to file family law papers in Sacramento 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:
- Documents from arbitrators, mediators, referees, receivers, and special masters
- Transfer-in documents
- Peremptory challenges
- Out-of-county abstracts of judgment
- Bonds and undertakings
- Documents submitted conditionally under seal
- Documents attached to a Notice of Lodging
- Probate wills, codicils, and ex parte applications
We can file any of these at the courthouse for you. See court filing rates for Sacramento County.
Courtesy Copies in Sacramento County
Generally no. The court's e-filing FAQ says some departments or judges may require printed courtesy copies under the local rules or public notices. In CEQA cases, the petitioner must deliver a courtesy copy of the pleading to the assigned department (Local Rule 1.27).
When a judge wants a printed copy, we print, assemble, and deliver it to the department. See courtesy copy rates for Sacramento County courthouses.
Tips for E-Filing in Sacramento County
- The court aims to process e-filings within three business days.
- Ex parte applications need a hearing reservation before you submit them, and they can't be filed together with a new complaint.
- Use the court's required document names, or the filing may be rejected.
- Civil e-filing applies to cases at the Tani Cantil-Sakauye Sacramento County Courthouse.
Sacramento 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 Sacramento County courthouse:
- Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Sacramento County Courthouse500 G Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
- Sacramento Juvenile Courthouse9605 Kiefer Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95827
- Carol Miller Justice Center301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento, CA 95826
- William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse3341 Power Inn Rd., Sacramento, CA 95826
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 |
| Sacramento County Courtesy Copy Delivery with E-FilingPrinted and delivered to the judge's department. Rates by courthouse | From $105 | From $175 |
| 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.
Sacramento County E-Filing Questions
Is e-filing mandatory in Sacramento County Superior Court?
No. The court says e-filing is permissive (optional) for all parties until further notice. A mandate for attorneys planned for July 2024 was postponed and has not taken effect.
Which case types can be e-filed in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County accepts e-filing in civil, complex civil, small claims, and probate cases. Family law cases are filed physically, and we file them in person.
What can't be e-filed in Sacramento County?
The court's rules list documents that are filed physically or exempt from e-filing, including documents from arbitrators, mediators, referees, receivers, and special masters; transfer-in documents; peremptory challenges; and out-of-county abstracts of judgment. We can file those at the courthouse for you.
Do I need to deliver courtesy copies in Sacramento County?
Generally no. The court's e-filing FAQ says some departments or judges may require printed courtesy copies under the local rules or public notices. In CEQA cases, the petitioner must deliver a courtesy copy of the pleading to the assigned department (Local Rule 1.27). We print and deliver courtesy copies to Sacramento County courthouses starting at $105 for law firms.
How much does it cost to e-file in Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento County?
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