Are there specific rules or requirements for eFiling in the Land Court?
Yes. Land Court Standing Order 1-23 sets forth the court’s electronic filing procedures, standards, and guidelines. Standing Order 1-23 covers eFiling-related topics including emergency or ex parte requests, impounded documents, affidavits of indigency, submission of courtesy copies to the court, and many others. Individuals (or Persons) who eFile must familiarize themselves with the Land Court’s requirements as well as S.J.C. Rule 1:25: Massachusetts Rules of Electronic Filing.
Who can eFile with the Land Court?
Electronic filing for eligible case types can be done by anyone who has access to a computer and the internet. In some case types, like Tax Lien and Servicemembers, attorneys are required to eFile. Self-represented litigants have the option to eFile in eligible case types.
What are the current fees to eFile?
The eFile Provider Fee is currently $22.00 for each new eFiled case (a one-time charge, paid on the initial eFiled envelope). There is no charge to eFile subsequent documents into pending cases.
The filer must also pay the standard Court Filing Fees required for initiating a case with the Land Court. There is also a Payment Service Fee on the eFiled submission ($0.25 per eCheck/ACH, or 2.89% for Credit Card).
When is the cut off time to submit an eFile envelope?
The cut off time to submit an eFile envelope is 11:59 pm of each day.
What is the maximum size for a document that can be eFiled?
The maximum size is 25MB.
What type of files can I submit through eFiling?
Only PDFs can be uploaded through eFiling.
Once you’ve completed the court form online or on your computer, you can follow the link below to learn how to eFile forms:
Learn about eFiling in the Trial Court: How to fill out eFile forms
What are some common reasons that an envelope may be rejected?
Some common reasons include but are not limited to, incomplete information in required fields missing documents, incorrect docket codes, and lack of signature or e-signature on complaint and affidavit(s). If an envelope is rejected by the court, the filer must make necessary corrections based on the court reviewer's comments and resubmit the envelope.