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What is eFiling?

TexasOnline developed eFiling in an effort to address the expanding needs of a globally dispersed legal community, increased processing costs, and reduce paper document tracking and storage. The TexasOnline Authority approved electronic filing in July of 2002, and the service was developed and provided in conjunction with the Judicial Committee on Information Technology (JCIT), the Office of Court Administration (OCA), and the Office of the Attorney General.

E-filing is filing pleadings by e-mail through contracts with an electronic service provider who contracts with the TexasOnline Authority.  For those pleadings requiring that costs be paid, the costs are calculated in a simple procedure on-line. McLennan County charges $2.00 per submission for the documents that are filed in addition to any court costs for the filing.  Payment is guaranteed through the electronic service provider.   Under the electronic filing rules adopted by McLennan County you may serve the other parties to the proceeding by e-mail.

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Getting Started for Attorneys

TexasOnline is where you get information about how to file pleadings electronically. You will actually register and file through a certified Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). EFSPs are competing commercial vendors with their own websites. Choose one from this list and register to eFile on their site. Select an Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Parties who need to be served electronically by other participants in a case can set up a complimentary account with TexasOnline. This account will not allow you to file - you still need an EFSP to do that. If you want this option, click on this link: registering with eFiling for Courts.

Whether you register with an EFSP or through TexasOnline, you will need to submit a valid email address. Upon completion of registration, additional instructions will be emailed to you. The email address is also used to send electronic notifications confirming that your filings have been processed by the clerk.

The EFSP assists you in filing with the participating counties.

Please note that each county has separate local rules that must be observed.
See a list of participating counties.

You may also update your profile information through TexasOnline Filer Services.

As a registered filer, you also have the option of being served electronically in your cases. You must file the eService Opt-In form separately for every case in which you want to receive electronic service of copies. To receive eService for a case, follow these steps:

• Download the eService Opt-In Form (PDF).
• Fill in your information.
• File the eService Opt-In Form with the participating Jurisdiction.
• Update your eService profile through your EFSP or through TexasOnline Filer Services.

Your EFSP and local Clerk can also help you with this process.  

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Advantages to the Attorney

eFiling enables filers to submit documents online, and to receive a response from the judicial community as to the status of their filing. TexasOnline eFiling will enable Filers to file with multiple courts using a service provider of their choice - no need to learn multiple systems for each court. Online submission reduces operational costs and creates opportunities for better customer service. Other advantages include:

1. 24/7/365 filing - Eliminates racing the clock to the clerk's office
2. Cheaper and faster than mail and delivery services
3. Online status ensures that the document was received and allows you to track actions taken
4. Flexible payment options - use existing corporate or personal credit cards to submit payment
5. Single, safe and secure eFile portal
6. Attach messages and instructions upon document submittal to the Clerk

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Electronic Service Providers

TexasOnline Electronic Filing Service Providers (in alphabetical order):

1. American Legal Net (US Court Forms)
2. Case File Xpress
3. Court File America
4. eLawServices
5. One Legal
6. MyFileRunner
7. ProDoc

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