Learn about filing options in Massachusetts courts, including electronic filing and in-person submission.
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Many Massachusetts courts accept electronic filing through the Trial Court's e-filing system, Tyler File and Serve.
Benefits of e-filing in Massachusetts:
To use e-filing, you will need:
If you do not have an email, phone number, and credit card, you can still file your forms in person at the courthouse.
If you do not use it often, it can be hard to use the state's e-filing system. But it can still be the best option for your case to save you postage and from having to visit a courthouse.
When completing forms through Court Forms Online, some forms offer direct e-filing integration. This can be easier to use when it is available.
If e-filing isn't available for your form, you'll need to file in person at the appropriate courthouse.
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In Massachusetts, a filing fee is only needed when you are starting a new court case. If you are filing an answer, motion, or other document in an existing court case, no fee is required. If you cannot afford to pay the fee, you can ask the court for permission to not pay it. The Affidavit of Indigency form can be completed through Court Forms Online.
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