Can I file an original complaint electronically?
Not at this time. The original complaint must be filed at the courthouse. After a case number is assigned, all subsequent documents must be filed electronically.

Does eFiling extend the filing deadline?
With eFiling you can file 24x7and receive your time stamp immediately when you file your document. There is no longer a requirement to present your document to the clerk before the courthouse doors close. You can now file until 11:59 p.m. and meet your deadline for a filing due that day.

What proof will I have that I eFiled my document?
You will receive an instant receipt when you "Submit" your filing that will present your time stamp and information about your filing, such as attorney of record, jurisdiction, party names, fees paid, and client matter number. We recommend that you print this page for your files.

After the clerk has confirmed your filing, you will also receive an electronic file stamped copy in .pdf format that you can retrieve as follows: Access CaseFileXpress with your user-id and password and click on "Review Status," select the trace number of the document, click on your file name and a .pdf document will open with your file stamp in the upper right hand corner.

What proof do I receive for sending an eService?
The filer and the attorney of record sending the service will receive an email with a .pdf document attached. The subject line of the email will state "Proof of Service for cause number…" There will be a .pdf document attached to the email that will provide "proof" of the service. Information contained in the document includes the jurisdiction, case number, trace number, court assignment, case style, date and time of service, serving party, name of documents filed and method of service for each attorney.

Who will receive eFiling notifications?
The filing attorney and the delegate who files on his/her behalf will receive an Acknowledgement email when the document is received by the clerk, a Confirmation email when the document is accepted by the clerk, and an Alert email when the filing is rejected by the clerk.

Is it okay to eFile a document without a signature? / How should I format my electronic signature?
Yes you may use the “/s/” method to sign pleading. You may also use an electronic image of your signature or a scanned signature. All are acceptable methods to sign pleadings in DC Superior Court.

The "/s/" may be typed on the signature line with the attorney's name, bar number, law firm information and email address below the line.

Example:
/s/
John Smith, DC BAR Number: 999999
Smith & Jones, LLC
1200 Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 879-0000
john.smith@example.com

Do Certificates Regarding Discovery have to include discovery completed by all parties or movant only?
The filer must state all discovery taken in the certificate regarding discovery that is attached - whether it is theirs or not.

Do Certificates Regarding Discovery have to include pre go-live discovery or all discovery to date? The amendment states all.
Since we are in a transition period, the Certificate Regarding Discovery (CRD) attached to the filing may state 1) that all discovery has been confirmed in the CRDs previously filed in the record and are incorporated by reference; or 2) that all discovery has been confirmed in the CRDs previously filed in the record and are incorporated as follows