E-Filing

CLICK HERE TO E-FILE

eFiling allows an attorney or an authorized user with a valid account to file pleadings against an existing case or to file a new case over the internet. If the filing requires a deposit the user will be required to submit payment at the time of filing. Once the filing is submitted to the Clerk of Courts, the Clerk will review the filing and either accept or reject the filing. The filer will receive an email indicating the decision from the Clerk.

eFiling Under “Seal”

eFiling Documents UNDER SEAL: The Motion to File Document under Seal should be selected and uploaded. The Proposed Entry should be uploaded AND the documents you are requesting to be filed under Seal should be behind the Proposed Entry. The Clerk will print and SEAL in an Envelope and send to Court with Motion and Proposed Entry. Once the Court approves the Motion and signs the Order, the documents will be filed “under seal”.

Notice of Redaction Responsibility

I understand that I am responsible for redacting personal identifiers and confidential information that should not be viewed by the public, and that this responsibility applies to all documents, including attachments and exhibits that I file. Personal identifiers and confidential information subject to redaction include, but are not limited to, information identified in the following: Ohio Superintendence Rule 44(H), R.C. 2303.901, each court’s local rules, the requirements of Marsy’s Law as it relates to a victim’s identifying information, and as otherwise ordered by the court. I am familiar with those provisions and understand that I must submit personal identifiers and confidential information on a separate Personal Identifiers Form.

eFiling Resources

Common Questions and Answers

Links to Register for eFiling

Attorney Registration
Pro Se Filer Registration

The Basics

Electronic Case Filing – Registration
Electronic Case Filing – User Guide
How to File a New Case
How to File in an Existing (Active) Case
Instructional Video
Update Email (Username) for eFiling Video

Civil Division

Civil Forms
Instructions for eFiling a Praecipe to Issue Order of Sale
Instructions to File a Civil Foreclosure Case (Coming soon)
Judgment Lien & Release – Guidance for eFiling

Domestic Relations Division

How to File a New Case
How to Reopen a Case
Domestic Forms

Criminal Division

Criminal Forms

Appeals Division

How to File a Notice of Appeal in Common Pleas Trial Court Case ONLY
Appeals Forms
Local Rules for the Fifth District Court of Appeals (effective December 15, 2025)

Miscellaneous

Subpoena for eFiling – General Division

PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Effective July 1, 2009

The Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on the Rules of Superintendence has developed

Public Access Rules 44 through 47
with the intent to “Strike a balance between the fundamental principal of openness of Court records and the importance of privacy rights of individuals”.

SUPERINTENDENCE RULE 45
Requires the filing party to omit “Personal identifiers” when filing a case document with the court. These identifiers include:
1. Social security numbers, except last 4 digits
2. Financial account numbers
3. Employer and employee identification numbers
4. Juvenile’s name in abuse, neglect and dependency cases

THE COURT OR CLERK OF COURTS
1. Are not required to review documents to find personal identifiers.
2. May not refuse to file a document because personal identifiers are contained in said document.
3. May provide a form for placement of personal identifiers which will be confidential.

Any person may request access to documents that have been restricted or redacted through written Motion to the Court.