This is my first time eFiling. What do I do?

(FULTON SUPERIOR filers, click here!)

Everyone else…

First things first, you will need to prepare your documents for eFiling and save them as a PDF file.

Now you’re ready to eFile!

If you are initiating a new civil action:

1. Click New Case from the top menu.
2. Enter the county and court, select your case type, and select the case details. Click Next.
3. Add the parties as they appear on your saved documents.
   • When adding a defendant or respondent, select a method service. Click Next
4. Select the party you represent. Click Next.
5. Choose your primary document type and upload your PDF file.
   • Select your next document type and upload each PDF file if you have more.
6. Review any PeachCourt Generated Documents. Click Next
   • We generate your summons, case initiation form, and sheriff’s entry of service.
7. Select your payment method. Click Next
8. If everything looks good in the summary, click Submit Filing.
9. Confirm again that you’ve satisfied the requirements for redaction and click Confirm.

Now, simply wait on an email informing you of the acceptance or rejection of your filing by the clerk of court. 

If you are filing into an existing civil action:

1. Click Case Search
2. Select the county and court and search by case number or party name.
3. Click on your case and then select File into this case.
4. Select the party you represent from the parties page. Click Next.
5. Choose your document type and upload your PDF file. Click Next
   • Repeat this step for each document type you’d like to include.
6. Review the list of eService recipients and add additional recipients if desired. Click Next
7. Select your payment. Click Next 
8. If everything looks good on the summary page, click Submit.
9. Confirm again that you’ve satisfied the requirements for redaction and click Confirm.

Now, simply wait on an email informing you of the acceptance or rejection of your filing by the clerk of court. 

If accepted, you will receive your filed copies by email. If rejected, you will receive an email with a reason for rejection and a link to correct and resubmit your filing.