Purpose: The non-party filing feature is available to users with eCourts account types of “Self-represented party,” “Wisconsin attorney,” “Pro hac vice attorney,” “Designated filer,” “Filing agent,” “Non-party filer,” and “social worker.” This article covers filing documents onto an existing case when the filer is not a party on the case.
Applicable Users: Non-party filers
- Visit the eFiling website at https://efiling.wicourts.gov/ and log in. For more information see the article Logging into Wisconsin circuit court eFiling.
- Select non-party document filing from the main navigation or the [Document filing] button from the bottom menu.
- Select the county you are filing in from the County dropdown menu and enter the applicable case number in the Case number text field. Then, select [Continue].
Note: Case numbers must be entered without dashes or spaces. - Review the bulleted specifications list to ensure your documents are properly formatted. Select [Upload documents] to browse for and upload the document you wish to file.
- From the Document type dropdown menu, select the correct document type, and enter a descriptive title in the Document title text entry field. Select [Continue].
Note: An accurate and descriptive title is beneficial for identifying documents. The title entered here is visible to the courts.
Select the File name link to view an uploaded document and select the Remove link to delete an uploaded document. - On the Ready to file page, select the checkbox next to the filing(s) you wish to submit, or select the checkbox next to a county name to submit all filings for in that county. Then, select [File].
- After you submit your filing, it is transmitted to the circuit court. You will receive an email notification confirming your documents have been filed once they are accepted by the court.
Support
Contact the eFile support center if you have further questions. Staff are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for court holidays.
Phone: 1-800-462-8843
Online support form and chat: https://www.wicourts.gov/ecourts/efilesupportform.htm
Email: efilesupport@wicourts.gov
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