San Bernardino County Superior Court E-Filing
E-file with the San Bernardino 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.
San Bernardino County e-filing
From $14.95
per filing
Required for attorneys in civil and probate
- 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 San Bernardino County, attorneys must e-file in probate since June 16, 2025 and in general civil cases, including complex, since September 2, 2025. Family law, small claims, and unlawful detainer e-filing is still optional. 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 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino |
|---|---|
| E-Filing | Required for attorneys in civil and probate |
| Court Rules | Local Rules 1800 to 1830 |
| In Effect | Probate since June 16, 2025. Civil since September 2, 2025. |
| Self-Represented Parties | Exempt, but encouraged to e-file |
| Court's E-Filing Page | sanbernardino.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 San Bernardino County
Here is how San Bernardino 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 since September 2, 2025. Unlawful detainer e-filing is still optional. |
| Complex Civil | Required for attorneys | Since September 2, 2025. |
| Small Claims | Optional | Since May 8, 2023. |
| Family Law | Optional | Since February 26, 2024. |
| Probate | Required for attorneys | Since June 16, 2025. |
Appeals are filed through the court's separate eAppeals portal, not through e-filing providers.
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:
- Appeal documents
- Documents filed under seal
- Peremptory challenges and challenges for cause
- Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits
- Lodged documents and administrative records
- Bonds and undertakings
- Mediation briefs and ADA accommodation requests
- Civil bench warrants, abstracts, and lis pendens
We can file any of these at the courthouse for you. See court filing rates for San Bernardino County.
Courtesy Copies in San Bernardino County
Not unless the court asks. The court's civil e-filing FAQ says courtesy copies are not needed unless the court requests otherwise.
When a judge wants a printed copy, we print, assemble, and deliver it to the department. See courtesy copy rates for San Bernardino County courthouses.
Tips for E-Filing in San Bernardino County
- A civil motion e-filed without a reserved hearing date and time will be rejected (unlawful detainers excepted).
- PDFs must be non-editable, up to 25 MB per document and 50 MB per upload.
- Fees over $25,000 can't be paid through e-filing.
- Unlimited unlawful detainers are filed at the San Bernardino courthouse. Limited ones go to Fontana, Barstow, or Joshua Tree.
San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County courthouse:
- Appellate Division8303 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
- Fontana District17780 Arrow Blvd., Fontana, CA 92335
- Rancho Cucamonga District8303 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
- Victorville District14455 Civic Dr., Victorville, CA 92392
- Barstow District235 E Mountain View St., Barstow, CA 92311
- Joshua Tree District6527 White Feather Rd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252
- Family Law Division351 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92415
- San Bernardino Juvenile Dependency860 E. Gilbert Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415
- Child Support Division351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415
- Civil Division of the San Bernardino District247 W. 3rd St., San Bernardino, CA 92415
- Criminal Division of the San Bernardino District247 W. 3rd St., San Bernardino, CA 92415
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 |
| San Bernardino 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.
San Bernardino County E-Filing Questions
Is e-filing mandatory in San Bernardino County Superior Court?
Yes, for attorneys in civil and probate. Attorneys must e-file in probate since June 16, 2025 and in general civil cases, including complex, since September 2, 2025. Family law, small claims, and unlawful detainer e-filing is still optional. Self-represented parties are exempt but are encouraged to e-file.
Which case types can be e-filed in San Bernardino County?
San Bernardino County accepts e-filing in civil, complex civil, small claims, family law, and probate cases.
What can't be e-filed in San Bernardino County?
The court's rules list documents that are filed physically or exempt from e-filing, including appeal documents, documents filed under seal, peremptory challenges and challenges for cause, and trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits. We can file those at the courthouse for you.
Do I need to deliver courtesy copies in San Bernardino County?
Not unless the court asks. The court's civil e-filing FAQ says courtesy copies are not needed unless the court requests otherwise. We print and deliver courtesy copies to San Bernardino County courthouses starting at $95 for law firms.
How much does it cost to e-file in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County?
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