What is the Florida Filing E-portal?
- Thomas Law Firm
- Jul 10
- 2 min read
By Mia Fagan
Long gone are the days of physically filing a pleading, or formal document regarding a
case, with the clerk, either in person or through mail. As technology progresses, our
systems in place must change as well. In Florida today, attorneys and pro-se litigants file
pleadings through a virtual portal that can be found on the web, called the Florida E-portal.
The Florida e-portal provides a secure way to file pleadings without having to worry
about postage, mailing errors, or driving to the courthouse. If you have an attorney, they will
file motions, orders, notices, and more through this portal. When your attorney files a
pleading, they will have the option to serve anyone affiliated with the case, including you,
the opposing party, opposing counsel, and the judge. If you are served, you will receive an
email stating “notice of service of court documents.” The email will state important
information including the filing number, filing time, and who filed the document. Save this
email for your review and records, and for peace of mind.
What if I am a Pro-Se litigant?
To set up your E-portal account:
• Go to www.myflcourtaccess.com
• Under “Do not have an account,” select your role: Self-represented litigant.
• Complete the information in the application and read the statement regarding
consent to email service.
• Now that your registration is complete, you will receive an activation email. Click
on the activation link in the email within 72 hours to activate your account.
As a pro-se litigant, please keep in mind that while this portal is at your disposal, the
responsibility is on your shoulders to ensure all processes are executed correctly and all
pleadings are correctly drafted. Family law matters are often lengthy and emotionally
challenging, making the legal process difficult to navigate alone. An attorney can not only
handle the responsibility of preparing and filing the necessary documents but also provide
guidance and advocacy throughout every stage of your case.
References
Florida Courts E-Filing Authority. (n.d.). FAQs.
Florida Courts E-Filing Authority. (n.d.). Florida Courts E-Filing Authority.
Florida Courts E-Filing Authority. (n.d.). Training videos.
Florida Supreme Court. (2013, February 18). Administrative Order AOSC13-7: In re:
Electronic filing in the Supreme Court of Florida via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Florida Supreme Court. (n.d.). About E-Filing Portal.
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