The Delaware State Courts will be closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024 for Christmas Day. Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle County) and Court 7 (Kent County) will remain open 24 hours and Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Sussex County) will be open from 6AM – 12AM (no new cases after 11:00PM).

Electronic Filing in the Delaware Judiciary


Delaware eFlex

Delaware eFlex is used in the Justice of the Peace Court.

Please use the tabs below for more information on eFiling with Delaware eFlex.

eFiling in the Justice of the Peace Court Using eFlex


eFlex will permit you to file your case directly with the Justice of the Peace Court. Please note that Justice of the Peace Court requires eFiling in certain cases. Please review the administrative/policy directives and eFile rules located below.

Your filing fees can be paid on eFlex, either by setting up a Court debit account from which fees can be deducted, or by using a credit card. If you wish to set up a debit account, please complete this application.

In addition to the filing fees associated with each case, you will also be assessed a technology fee. The fee in the Justice of the Peace Court is a $1.25 per document submitted.

Effective 12/15/21, Form 50 applications are required to be submitted via eFlex for e-Filers. Watch Video Module 4a on the eFlex Training Site for detailed instructions. If you are not an e-filer you can still mail in the Form 50 application or drop it off in person at the Chief Magistrates Office.

Justice of the Peace Courts: Policy Directive 08-232 (1st) sets forth the criteria of those required to e-file along with the Order amending Rule 79.1 allowing the Justice of the Peace Court to implement e-filing procedures. Additional information can be found on the Justice of the Peace Court website.

Steps to Become an eFlex eFiler


  1. Watch the series of 32 training module videos (approximately 90 minutes total duration).
  2. Complete and submit the training certification form located at the bottom of the training module page.
  3. Request eFlex Access—After completing the training, you will need to fill out the required form to request eFlex accessexternal link opens new window. You will receive notification when your access is granted by a Delaware courts' system administrator.
  4. Obtain Court Debit Account (optional)—You can pay for eFiling using a credit/debit card or Court Debit Account. Print out a Court Debit Account Application to request a Debit Account. Upon approval, the courts will e-mail you with the instructions on how to deposit money into the account.

Delaware eFlex Training and Online Help


eFlex videos and manuals



File & Serve Delaware

File & Serve Delaware is used in the Court of Common Pleas.

Please use the tabs below for more information on eFiling with File & Serve Delaware.

eFiling in the Court of Common Pleas Using File & Serve Delaware


Any person intending to eFile in the Court of Common Pleas must register with File & Serve Delawareexternal link opens new window.

Court of Common Pleas: Please note that e-filing is required in certain cases for the Court of Common Pleas. Please review the following: Administrative Directive 2017-1 eFiling Procedures and Court of Common Pleas efile rule.

File & Serve Delaware Online Training, Help, and Instructions


File & Serve Delaware Manual

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For more information, please visit the Court of Common Pleas eFiling page.



File & ServeXpress

File & ServeXpress is used in the Supreme Court, Court of Chancery and Superior Court.

Please use the tabs below for more information on eFiling with File & ServeXpress.

eFiling in Supreme Court, Court of Chancery and Superior Court using File & ServeXpress


Any person intending to eFile in these courts must register with File & ServeXpressexternal link opens new window.

File & ServeXpress will provide training to all filers and users. Contact them to arrange this by calling attorney customer support at 1-888-529-7587.

Supreme Court
Please refer to the Order Adopting a New Supreme Court Rule 10.1, 10.2 and 11(c) Electronic Filing for details on eFiling in the Supreme Court. Additional information can be found on the Supreme Court of Delaware eFiling page.

Court of Chancery
Please refer to Administrative Directive No. 2003-1 for details on eFile Administrative Procedures. Visit the Court of Chancery for additional information regarding eFiling.

Superior Court
Please refer to Administrative Directive 2007-6 for details on eFile Administrative Procedures. File & ServeXpress public access to documents is available on computer terminals in the Prothonotary's Office.

Visit Superior Court eLitigation page for additional File & ServeXpress Resources, Superior Court Quick Guides and Helpful Hints along with Directives, Rules and Standards.

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*Family Court does not offer eFiling at this time.