eFile Documents
Effective July 1, 2015, eFiling is mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, and guardians ad litem who file documents in the Hennepin County District Court. This requirement is part of recent amendments to the Minnesota General Rules of Practice, enacted by a MN Supreme Court order issued on April 23, 2015.Go to eFile & eServe »
File Paper Documents
Unless you are required to e-file, you may file completed court forms and other documents by sending them to the Hennepin Court Division where the case is handled. Generally, you may file by mail, in person, or by fax. Filing fees apply unless you qualify for a fee waiver due to low income.You may file documents yourself or have someone else do it for you. Filing in court is a different from "serving" documents on other parties.
Important! There are short deadlines in handling a legal matter in court, including when documents can be filed. Act promptly. If you miss a deadline, you may not be able to file later.
General requirements:
- if you are filing court forms, make sure you have completed all of the required blanks
- make sure the correct court file number (if assigned) is on your documents
- make sure all documents are signed and notarized (if required)
- file only original documents with the court (keep copies for yourself)
- if you file by mail, make sure you include enough postage
- you must include the payment for all required filing fees (check made to: District Court Administrator), unless you get an Order waiving the fees signed by a judge