Electronic filing (e-filing) is the process of filing legal documents with courts and other government and nongovernment entities (arbitration administrators) electronically—often through a website—rather than mailing or delivering paper copies of the documents to be filed.
In Delaware, electronic filing (e-filing) is a standard practice for filing legal documents with the courts. The Delaware Judiciary operates an electronic filing system known as File & Serve Delaware, which allows attorneys and self-represented litigants to file court documents online. This system is used for various case types in the Supreme Court, Court of Chancery, Superior Court, Family Court, and Court of Common Pleas. E-filing provides a convenient and efficient way to submit documents to the court without the need for physical delivery. It is important to note that each court may have specific rules and procedures regarding e-filing, including requirements for registration, document formatting, and deadlines. Users must comply with these rules to ensure their filings are accepted by the court. Additionally, e-filing may also be used for submitting documents to certain government and non-government entities, such as arbitration administrators, where applicable.