eFiling for Probate / Mental Health

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, California Rules of Court, rules 2.252 and 2.253, and Orange County Superior Court Local Rule 601.01, all documents in Probate Division proceedings other than the original documents specified on the Court’s website (www.occourts.org) must be filed electronically. Original documents must be filed in the Clerk’s Office by the close of business on a court day. Self-represented parties are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirement, but are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service. If a party with a fee waiver files documents electronically, that party is exempt from the fees and costs associated with electronic filing. The electronic filing of documents must be effected using the Court’s electronic service providers. Electronic service provider information is available on the Court’s website (www.occourts.org).

Electronic filing in mental health cases is encouraged but is not required.

The following original documents may not be filed electronically:

Affidavit re: Real Property of Small Value;
Financial Documents submitted by Private Professional Conservator;
Subpoenaed documents;
Undertakings; and
Will/Codicils – originals for filing or safekeeping;

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)].

Select one of the following court approved Electronic Filing Service Providers (listed alphabetically) to electronically file (eFile) your probate documents: