How to Register for eFiling (Non-Attorney)

Before you can electronically file (e-file) your documents with the court, you must register an account on the eFile website for your state.

 

Note: Filers without lawyers cannot register on the eFile websites in New Mexico or New Hampshire. Please contact your local court for guidance on how to file your documents in those states. 

To locate your state's eFile website, visit www.filenow.me , select E-File & Serve, then click the state you are looking for (see below).

The home page has a section on the bottom left called Actions. To register a new account, click the green Register button. If you already have an account, click the blue Sign In button.

After you click the Register button, you will see the Register page. Type in your personal information, including:

• First Name and Last Name
• Email Address (Note: This will be the email address you sign in with, and receive status updates to for all of your filings.)
• Enter a Password (Note: Make sure your password meets the password requirements.

  Your password must be at least 8 characters and include an upper case letter, a lowercase letter, and a number or special character)

• Enter a Security Question and a Security Answer

After you fill out these fields, click the blue Next button in the bottom right corner of the page.

Next you will see the Registration Options. If you don't have a lawyer, you should choose Register for a Self-Represented Account. Click the circle or checkbox at the bottom right of the box to select the account type.

Note: If you need to register an account for an office or group instead of an account just for you, then choose Register for a Firm Account. But first you must check with other people in your office to make sure they have not already created a Firm Account for your office. If an account has already been created for your office, ask your Firm Administrator to invite you to join the firm account. 

 

Boxes or fields outlined in RED are required. You must enter:

• Your Address, City, State, and Zip Code
• Your Phone Number

Note: If you are registering using a mobile device and are unable to select your State, you may need to register and file using a computer.

Many mobile devices do not properly interact with the drop down menus and some touch screens are unresponsive to certain fields on the eFile website.

After you fill out the required fields, click the Next button in the bottom right corner.

Next you will see the site's Terms and Conditions. You can copy and paste the Terms and Conditions onto your computer if you would like to save them. You must click the blue I Agree – Create My Account button in the bottom right corner to continue.

Next you will see a message confirming your account registration. You must check the email address you registered with to find your verification email. You must click the link in your verification email before you can sign in with your new account

See below for next steps.

If you don't have your documents ready for e-filing yet, read these articles:

Information for filers without lawyers

What do I need before I eFile?

If your documents are ready, you need to add a payment account before you can e-file:

How do I add a Payment Account? (Self Represented)

If your documents are ready and you have added a payment account, read these articles to learn how to e-file:

Understanding the eFile website

How do I Start a New Case?

How do I file into an existing case?