Services
| eFiling |
Civil Limited (Mandatory) Maximum file size: 35 MB per document / 60 MB total Civil Unlimited (Mandatory) Maximum file size: 35 MB per document / 60 MB total Civil Complex (Mandatory) Maximum file size: 35 MB per document / 60 MB total Small Claims (Voluntary) Maximum file size: 35 MB per document / 60 MB total Probate (Mandatory) Maximum file size: 35 MB per document / 60 MB total Family (Mandatory) Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / 35 MB total Orange County Family Court uses eFileCA. Learn more>> |
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Physical Filing Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / Unlimited total |
Available for documents that are exempt from eFiling. |
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Courtesy Copy Delivery Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / Unlimited total |
Available |
Court locations
| Court address | Services |
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| North Justice Center 1275 North Berkeley Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:45 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) |
| Lamoreaux Justice Center 341 The City Drive South Orange, CA 92868 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:45 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) |
| Central Justice Center 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:45 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) |
| Civil Complex Center 751 West Santa Ana Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92701 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:45 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) |
| West Justice Center 8141 13th Street Westminster, CA 92683 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:45 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) |
| Harbor Justice Center 4601 Jamboree Road Newport Beach, CA 92660 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:45 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) |
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Costa Mesa Justice Complex 3390 Harbor Boulevard Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:45 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) |
Contact information
NOTE: The Court does not accept direct phone calls. Instead, we recommend using the inquiry form to submit any questions you may have to the Court.
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| Inquiries form | Visit now>> |
Useful resources
FAQs
Which documents are exempt from eFiling?
In Civil case types:
- Bench Warrants
- Subpoenaed documents
- Labor Commissioner deposit of cash or check must be submitted over the counter (the Notice of Appeal of Labor Commissioner is a mandatory eFile)
- Bond payment
In Family Law case types:
- Case processing
- Appellate Documents
- Application for Publication/Posting
- Bonds
- Non-Summary Dissolution Judgment Forms (e.g., FL-180 and FL-250), and Judgment Packets
- Request for Dismissal
- Writs/Abstracts
- Case type specific
- Adoption - Memos to Set
- Out-of-State Registration filings
- Surrogacy filings
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings that include FL-935 Application and Order for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
- Courtroom
- Findings and Order After Hearing, Order After Hearing and Judgments
- Hearing documents over 25MB that cannot be compressed
- Objection/Oppositions to Statement of Decision
- Proposed Statement of Decision
- Request for Statement of Decision
- QDRO and QDRO packets
Trial Exhibits
As of Feb. 2, 2024. Review the list>>
In Probate/Mental Health case types:
- Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value
- Financial Documents submitted by Private Professional Conservator
- Subpoenaed documents
- Undertakings
- Will/Codicils – originals for filing or safekeeping
- Order to Deposit Money and Receipt of Depository
NOTE: In light of the pandemic related to COVID-19 and until further notice, electronic submission of bonds and letters will be allowed and require a signature (digital or otherwise). Letters without signatures will not be accepted. [Government Code section 68150 subdivision (c)].
As of Feb. 23, 2023. Review the list>>
How can I eFile confidential or under seal documents?
Documents that are confidential or to be filed under seal must be in accordance with rule 2.551 of the California Rules of Court. Documents filed under seal by statute or pursuant to court order must clearly note “Filed under seal pursuant to court order dated (MM/DD/YY)” or “Sealed pursuant to (Code Section or Rule)” on the first page. Documents lodged conditionally under seal or are subject to a pending motion/application to seal must clearly note “Conditionally Under Seal” " on the first page.
Supportive documents containing sealed or conditionally sealed information (such as Separate Statements, Declarations, Affidavits, Exhibit Lists, Supplementals, or Notices of Lodging) may be submitted under the document type “Sealed Document” to ensure manual clerk’s review for sealing.
NOTE: Each court has its own individual policy regarding eFiling documents and One Legal cannot guarantee documents will be sealed by the Court, even if you follow all instructions properly.
How do I eFile a Stipulation and Order in Orange County?
To file a Stipulation and Order in Orange County, you only need to upload the Word versions of both the Stipulation document and the Proposed Order document.
The One Legal system will convert each document to PDF and then send both versions to the court.
Please keep a hard copy of the PDF file with signatures in case the court requests it.
How do I indicate fee exemptions in Orange County?
If the party you represent is exempt from filing fees, you must indicate this in the Message to the Clerk field within the order workflow before submitting your filing. Additionally, when submitting an FW-001 fee waiver application, you must also include the FW-003 Order on Court Fee Waiver form in your filing packet. Including both forms helps ensure proper processing by the court and prevents delays in your filing.
How do I request a refund for court fees from Orange County?
Orange County requires a refund request letter in addition to the standard refund request form used by One Legal.
Follow the instructions in this article to request a refund from Orange County court: How to request a refund>>
Please note: OCSC is particularly impacted by requests for refunds, so extended delays are anticipated.
How do I lodge documents with the court?
To lodge a document with the court, first eFile a "Notice of Lodgment." Next, physically file the documents and, in the special instructions, include the court transaction number of the eFiled Notice of Lodgment and state that the documents are to be lodged (not filed).