iDocket eFile
iDocket eFile is a web portal for submitting court documents and sending them to eFileTexas.gov.
What iDocket eFile is
iDocket eFile is a web portal for submitting court documents and sending them to eFileTexas.gov. It supports civil, family, probate, justice of the peace, appellate, and appellate criminal filings. Filers can open a new case or submit documents into an existing one, attach files, and select e-service contacts where applicable. Registered users can also electronically serve and receive documents such as discovery requests, interrogatories, letters, and copies of filed documents. A filing can include several documents, up to 35 MB total, in Microsoft Word, PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, or TXT format. The service is available around the clock with an internet connection. Users receive an email acknowledgment after submitting a filing and, if a clerk accepts it, a confirmation and file-stamped copy. iDocket charges no fee for its eFiling service; statutory court costs and a 2.89% state e-filing credit-card transaction fee may apply. Rejected filings require a new filing rather than resubmission under the same envelope, and charges may remain on hold for up to 10 business days.
Good
- No iDocket fee for eFiling service
- Supports multiple Texas case types
- Electronic service for registered filers
- Email updates include accepted, file-stamped copies
- Online training videos and telephone support
Watch out
- A filing is limited to 35 MB total
- Court costs may apply
- Card transaction fee may apply
- Rejected filings require a new envelope
Who it suits
It suits people filing in supported Texas courts, including pro se parties, who want to submit documents and use electronic service through a web portal. Filers should check the 35 MB filing limit and possible court or card fees.
Verdict
iDocket eFile combines court-document submission, filing updates, and electronic service in one web portal. Its no-cost service has a file-size limit, and court costs or the listed card fee may still apply.
Plans and prices
From iDocket eFile's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| iDocket eFiling services | Free | eFiling service has no iDocket fee · statutory court fees and a 2.89% state e-filing credit-card transaction fee may apply |
The facts
Each one read from iDocket eFile's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Availability
- The service is accessible 24/7 with an internet connection.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Court coverage
- The service supports filings in civil, family, probate, justice of the peace, appellate, and appellate criminal cases.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Eligible users
- The FAQ says pro se parties may e-file, although they are not required to do so.checked 4 Oct 2001
- eService
- Registered filers can electronically serve and receive documents, including discovery requests, interrogatories, letters, and service copies of filed documents.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Fees
- iDocket says its eFiling service is free, while court costs and a 2.89% state e-filing credit-card transaction fee may apply.checked 4 Oct 2001
- File formats
- The site lists Microsoft Word, PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, and TXT as compatible upload formats.checked 4 Oct 2001
- File limit
- A filing may contain several documents, but its total size is limited to 35 MB.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Filing workflow
- Users can start a new case or file into an existing case, add documents and attachments, and select e-service contacts when applicable.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Notifications
- Filers receive an email acknowledgment after submission and, after clerk acceptance, a confirmation and file-stamped copy by email.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- iDocket eFile is a web portal for submitting court documents and transmitting them to eFileTexas.gov.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Rejected filings
- A rejected filing cannot be resubmitted under the same envelope; users must create a new filing, and its charges may remain on hold for up to 10 business days.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Security
- iDocket says it meets state and federal security regulations and Payment Card Industry Security Standards for filer transaction information.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Support and training
- The site offers online training videos and lists telephone support at 1-800-iDocket and email support at [email protected].checked 4 Oct 2001
The company
- Founded
- 2000checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Amarillo, Texas, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2001
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