iDocket eFile is a web portal for submitting court documents and transmitting them to eFileTexas.gov. It supports civil, family, probate, justice of the peace, appellate, and appellate criminal cases. Users can begin a new case or file into an existing one, add documents and attachments, and select e-service contacts where applicable. Registered filers can electronically serve and receive documents, including discovery requests, interrogatories, letters, and service copies. A filing may include several documents, but its total size cannot exceed 35 MB; supported formats include Microsoft Word, PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, and TXT. The service is available 24/7 with an internet connection. Filers receive an email acknowledgment after submission and, if the clerk accepts the filing, a confirmation and file-stamped copy. iDocket charges no fee for its eFiling service, though court costs and a 2.89% state e-filing credit-card transaction fee may apply. Rejected filings require a new filing rather than reuse of the same envelope, and charges may remain on hold for up to 10 business days. Online training videos and phone and email support are listed.
Who it is for
It suits people filing electronically in supported Texas court case types, including pro se parties, who may e-file but are not required to. Users should confirm that the relevant court and filing type are supported.
What is good
- Available 24/7 with an internet connection.
- Supports filing into new or existing cases.
- Registered users can electronically serve and receive documents.
- No iDocket fee for the eFiling service.
What to know first
- A filing is limited to 35 MB total.
- Court costs and a 2.89% card transaction fee may apply.
- Rejected filings require a new filing envelope.
Verdict
iDocket eFile provides court-document submission and e-service through a browser, with no service fee from iDocket. Court costs, the card fee, and the new-envelope requirement for rejected filings are important to account for.
Get started with iDocket eFile
- Open the iDocket eFile website.
- Start a new case or choose an existing case.
- Add documents and attachments in a supported format, keeping the total filing size within 35 MB.
- Select e-service contacts when applicable.
- Submit the filing and review the email acknowledgment.
What the free plan stops at
A filing can total no more than 35 MB. The eFiling service is free, but statutory court costs and a 2.89% state e-filing credit-card transaction fee may apply. Rejected filings need a new envelope, and charges may remain on hold for up to 10 business days.
Questions about iDocket eFile
Does iDocket charge for eFiling?
The eFiling service has no iDocket fee. Statutory court costs and a 2.89% state e-filing credit-card transaction fee may apply.
Which cases does it support?
It supports civil, family, probate, justice of the peace, appellate, and appellate criminal cases.
What file types and size are supported?
Compatible formats are Microsoft Word, PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, and TXT. Each filing can contain several documents up to 35 MB total.
Can filers use electronic service?
Yes. Registered filers can electronically serve and receive documents, including discovery requests, interrogatories, letters, and service copies of filed documents.
Can someone representing themselves e-file?
Yes. Pro se parties may e-file, though they are not required to do so.
What happens after submitting a filing?
Filers receive an email acknowledgment. If the clerk accepts it, they receive a confirmation and file-stamped copy by email.
iDocket eFile plans and pricing
All plansCompared on legal e-filing software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Court coverage
- Participating Texas courts; iDocket states coverage of over 70 Texas counties.
- Filing status tracking
- Yes
- Electronic service
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- web
