Rapid Legal offers eFiling in all 92 Indiana court counties. Log in to the Rapid Legal portal by entering your email, password and clicking on the “Login” button. Please note: We recommend using any modern browser for the best experience.
Once in the portal, complete the following steps:
1. Select Place an Order.
2. Select eFiling in the What would you like us to do? drop-down menu.
3. Select Indiana under the Select State drop-down menu and choose your county in the Select County drop-down menu. Then, choose Subsequent Filing or Case Initiation in the Select Filing Type row. Select Next.
5a. On the Case Participants tab, add parties to your eFiling by selecting Add Party and Add Attorney. If you’re representing yourself in the case, check the box beside Is Self-Represented and enter your information. Then, select Save.
5b. If you’re an attorney, follow step #5a to add your client as a party first. Then, select Add Attorney to enter your name and bar ID. Then, select Search to validate your information in the state’s database. You’ll receive a prompt to enter the rest of your contact information if you’re not already in the state’s database. Then, select Save.
6. All cases must have a Lead Client. Check the box next to the Lead Client. A Billing Code pop-up will appear; enter the applicable billing code and select Save. Then, select Next.
7. Attach your supporting documents to the eFiling. You may search by Document Type or select Pick from list to view available document options. Choose the appropriate Document Type and Title from the drop-down menus. Then, choose Select.
8. Mark the document as a Public document or Confidential using the Select Security Level drop-down menu. Then, select Upload from Computer to add your document.
9. After your document has been successfully uploaded, use the drop-down menus to select the parties to whom the document applies (i.e., Filed On Behalf Of, Filed by Representation, Refers To).Check the Lead Document box to mark your first uploaded file as the Lead Document. If you have attachments, such as exhibits, supporting documents, or appendices to briefs, that are related to the Lead Document, select Upload from Computer under the Attachments header.
If you have additional Lead Documents and Attachments to upload, repeat steps 8 and 9. Once all your documents are uploaded, select Next.
10. A summary will be generated to provide you with the Total Estimated Court Fees based on the type of documents you selected. Select the Yes bubble to authorize the EFSP to pay the court fees or select Submit as Fee Waiver, if applicable. Then, select Next.
11. If you want to keep parties updated about this case via eService, you can do so in the Serve Info tab. Enter the contact’s name, firm (if applicable), and email address. Then, select Search.
Note #1: This step is optional. This tab’s data will auto-populate for subsequent eFilings.
Note #2: The Serve Info tab is not the same as Service of Process. The Serve Info tab is used to provide parties with electronic updates related to the case.
Note #3: The Public List is only searchable. You cannot add someone to Indiana’s Public List. If you’d like to be added to Indiana’s Public List, contact your local court.
12. Review your order details and select who you want to notify about this order.
13. Read each of the required eFiling statements and check the box with each statement to indicate that you understand and agree. Then, select Submit to place your Indiana eFiling order.
14. Once the Thank you for your order(s) screen appears, you have successfully submitted your Indiana court eFiling order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What eFiling types are supported?
Both case initiation and subsequent eFilings are available.
2. What case categories/types are available?
Indiana eFilings will support the following categories (varies by county):
- Appellate
- Civil
- Domestic
- Family
- Probate
- Mental Health
3. Which courts are supported?
eFiling is available in all 92 Indiana county courts.
4. Will Expert Review be available by Rapid Legal?
No, Expert Review is currently only available for California courts.
5. Can I file and serve in Indiana?
No. Using the Rapid Legal portal, customers cannot submit eFile and serve in the same order in Indiana. However, a service of process order can be placed separately.