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eFiling is mandatory in all civil cases in the Illinois Supreme, Appellate, and Circuit Courts through a single, centralized electronic filing manager (EFM), called eFileIL, by using one of the multiple certified electronic service providers that you pick. If you are representing yourself, you can find more information to help you get started.
At this time, E-Record is limited to civil case types only. The Guidelines provide the Chief Circuit Judge and Circuit Clerk make application to the Administrative Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
Filers use Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSP) to submit filings through eFileIL to any Illinois court. For a list of certified EFSP's click here. For an e-filing status of the Illinois Supreme Court, the 5 Appellate Court Districts, and the 102 Trial Courts, click here - e-File Active courts
To see a current list of each court's status on accepting filings through filings through eFileIL and acceptance of American Express or eChecks (or ACH transfer), please view the Active Courts page. To access the statewide central document repository: visit the re:SearchIL website.
The Illinois Supreme Court mandated Cook County to Utilize the Statewide Electronic Filing System (eFileIL) for Civil Case Filings in Cook County - Illinois Supreme Court Order M.R. 18368. E-Filing will streamline the process for filing documents, generating long-term cost savings.
For a detailed step-by-step guide for how to e-file using the Odyssey eFileIL EFSP, see the Illinois Courts website. If you qualify for an e-filing exemption, you can file paper forms instead. For more information on all of this, plus e-filing exhibits, visit our E-filing FAQs.
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