Use this process to submit an eFiling order for subsequent filings on an existing case.
Begin by navigating to the Rapid Legal portal. Enter your email, password, and click on Login.
Step 1.
Once you’ve entered the Rapid Legal portal, click on Place an Order.
Step 2.
In the field marked What would you like us to do?, select eFiling from the dropdown menu.
Step 3.
Select a county in the Select County section and choose Subsequent Filing. Click on Next.
When the Add Attorney/Firm Information message box appears, enter the Attorney/Firm information and click Save.
You may also have the option to eServe the opposing counsel by clicking Yes on the option eServe Case Participants.
Step 4.
Enter the Case Number and click on Search to access the case database.
Note: When entering the case number, it must be an exact match with the court’s records. Please be sure to include hyphens and letters.
Click on Next.
Step 5.
Verify that your firm and/or client appears on the party list.
To add a party, click on the Add Party or Add Attorney button and provide the information.
Click on Next.
Step 6.
To upload your documents, enter the name of the document title in the field that says “Search for a Document Type” in light grey text. You may search for your document title by entering keywords. When the document appears, click on the Attach File button and double click on the document to upload it.
Each document must be uploaded individually. Please repeat the process as many times as necessary until all documents for the order are uploaded (e.g., summons, complaint, cover sheet, proof of service, etc.).
Checkmark the Lead Document.
Indicate who filed the documents, and on whose behalf.
A summary will be generated to provide you with the Estimated Court Fees based on the type of document you select under the Fee Name heading. You will also be required to indicate whether you want Rapid Legal to advance the court fees by clicking on Yes or No.
Step 7.
You may provide any special instructions to the Court Clerk in the field near the bottom of the window titled Message to Court Clerk. You may also indicate who should be notified about this case on the Notifications line, which appears directly below the Message to Court Clerk.
Step 8.
After submitting your order, an order number will appear to confirm that the order has been placed. You may click on the Print Confirmation button to create a record of your order.
