Welcome to eFiling & eService for Delaware
To access the page for your Court, click on “Available Courts” from the menu on the right.
File & ServeXpress puts all the tools you need at your fingertips. Our system is also backed by customer service and technical support 24/7, 365 days a year.
eFiling with File & ServeXpress is a painless and efficient process. To get started and take advantage of File & Serve E-Service, please check out our training video and/or click on the getting started link below. If you would like to e-File call our customer support number to get set up.
File & ServeXpress puts all the tools you need at your fingertips. Our system is also backed by customer service and technical support 24/7, 365 days a year.
eFiling with File & ServeXpress is a painless and efficient process. To get started and take advantage of File & Serve E-Service, please check out our training video and/or click on the getting started link below. If you would like to e-File call our customer support number to get set up.
Getting started
Registering for both File & Serve Delaware and File & ServeXpress is easy. Simply provide a little information about your organization and add any users who will need to file and/or access documents in a case. Registration is free. There is no charge to set up an account or to add users.
Step 1: Register
Registering for both File & Serve Delaware and File & ServeXpress is easy. Simply provide a little information about your organization and add any users who will need to file and/or access documents in a case. Registration is free. There is no charge to set up an account or to add users.
Step 2: Learn
Learn the step-by-step process of eFiling & eServing, and view the actual screens you will see when you create a transaction. You will even get tips and tricks provided straight from the court.
Step 3: Login
Have a Question? Get in touch with one of our eFiling specialists to help jumpstart your process.
Training
File & ServeXpress is dedicated to providing you with the tools and resources that you need to use our products efficiently and effectively. Our team of seasoned training professionals not only know our products, but are experienced at working with law firms to help them get the most out of their functionality. This understanding coupled with experience is used in the development of our extensive range of resources.
Please make sure you visit our page often to see if there are new video tutorials, user guides, frequently asked questions, and on-demand webinars.
if you have any additional questions or need additional support, you can contact File & ServeXpress Client Support at 1.888.529.7587, or email them at support@fileandserve.com. You can also email the File & ServeXpress training team at fileandservetraining@fileandserve.com.
Please make sure you visit our page often to see if there are new video tutorials, user guides, frequently asked questions, and on-demand webinars.
if you have any additional questions or need additional support, you can contact File & ServeXpress Client Support at 1.888.529.7587, or email them at support@fileandserve.com. You can also email the File & ServeXpress training team at fileandservetraining@fileandserve.com.
Visit our Video Library under our Resources page.
File & Serve Delaware user guides are step-by-step manuals for using the features of the File & Serve Delaware system. In addition to step-by-step instructions, each user guide contains screenshots and background information to help you complete your tasks. To open a guide, click on the name from the menu below. All guides are available in .pdf format.
Select the File & Serve Delaware User Guide you wish to access from the list below:
For Law Firms
- File & Serve Delaware Registration – Law Firm/State Agency
- File & Serve Delaware – Join Existing Firm/State Agency
- File & Serve Delaware User Guide – eFiling & eService Subsequent Filing
- File & Serve Delaware User Guide – eFiling & eService New Case
- User Profile Settings
- File & Serve Delaware Organization Administrator User Guide
For Independent Users
- File & Serve Delaware Registration – Self-Represented User
- File & Serve Delaware User Guide – eFiling & eService Subsequent Filing
- File & Serve Delaware User Guide – eFiling & eService New Case
- User Profile Settings
Preferences
File & ServeXpress User Guides are step-by-step manuals for using the features of the File & ServeXpress system. In addition to step-by-step instructions, each User Guide contains screenshots and background information to help you complete your tasks. To open a guide, click on the name from the menu below. All guides are available in .pdf format.
For Court of Common Pleas, please refer to our File & Serve Delaware How to Guides in the tab above.
file & servexpress COURT BASED GUIDES:
FILE & SERVEXPRESS FIRM GUIDES:
- CASE MANAGEMENT
- RESEARCH TOOLS
- FILE & SERVEXPRESS PREFERENCES
FILE & SERVEXPRESS COURT PRICING
- Court of Chancery
- Superior Courts
- Supreme Court
- New Castle County Register of Wills
- Kent County Register of Wills
- Sussex County Register of Wills
- Optional Pricing
FILE & SERVE DELAWARE COURT PRICING
- Court of Common Pleas
- Justice of the Peace (Coming Soon)
- Family Court (Coming Soon)
Which DE courts use the File & Serve Delaware system for eFiling and eService?
Only the Court of Common Pleas uses File & serve Delaware. Superior Court, Court of Chancery, Supreme Court, and the Register of Wills all use File & ServeXpress.
How do I register a File & Serve Delaware Account?
Go to https://www.fileandservedelaware.com/ and click on the “Register” link below the “Login” button. This will take you to the registration page where you can choose the type of account you want to register and follow the steps to create your account. Note that there is an option to join an existing account. You will need to obtain your organization identification number from your account administrator to complete this option.
Available Courts
File & ServeXpress - Delaware Courts
Electronic Filing & Service
Enabled Case Types
- All CA Case Types
- All CM Case Types
- All Guardianship & Trust Case Types
Rules and Orders
- Revised Fee Schedule (2024)
- Announcement May 31, 2024 re Second Tranche of Amendments to Court Rules
- Order Implementing Amendments to Rules 1-6, 8, 9, 11-15, 23, 23.1, 79, 79.1, 79.2, and 174 (2024)
- Amendments to Rules 175 and 178
- Order Adopting Rule 132-A and Rule 132 Amendment Effective 12.01.21 (PDF)
- Announcement for Rules 1, 26, 34 and 37
- Court of Chancery Rule 3(bb) (PDF)
- Court of Chancery Rule 171(f) (PDF)
- Supplemental Information Sheet (.docx) (updated 4/16/15)
- Court of Chancery Rule 3 including 3(A) and 3(bb) (PDF)
- Delaware Chancery Court Administrative Directive 2003-1 Amended March 15 2007 (PDF)
- Notice of Electronic Filing Requirement for Civil Miscellaneous Cases – Effective December 3rd, 2007(PDF)
- Delaware Chancery Court Civil Rule 79.1 (PDF)
eFiling and eService procedures
- Filing & Service deadline: 5:00 PM ET, with the exception of expedited matters. Refer to Rule 79.2 for further information
- Signature requirements: Typed “/s/ Adam Attorney” and DE Bar Number for signing attorney
- Statutory filing fees: Invoiced monthly with FSX charges
- New case filing accepted electronically: Yes
- Multi-case filing permitted: Yes
- Automated payment of statutory fees: Yes
- Non-subscriber service: Delivery sent by FSX via facsimile
Special Instructions
- DE Chancery eFiling Instructions
- DE Court of Chancery Rule 3(bb) $2.00 per page Quarterly Fee (FAQ)
- Special Instructions for filing in DE court of Chancery
- Operating Procedures
- Best Practices
View the Court of Chancery website for further details regarding rules, forms, and other instructions http://courts.delaware.gov/Chancery/
Electronic Filing & Service
Enabled Case Types- All Civil Complaint Cases, Mortgage and Mechanics Liens
- Asbestos, Mass Tort and Coverage Cases
- Judgment Cases
- Delaware Superior Court Admin. Directive 2003-1 (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Admin. Directive 2003-2 (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Admin. Directive 2003-7 (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Admin. Directive 2003-8 (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Civil Rule 79.1 (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Admin. Directive 2007-2 (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Civil Rule 77(h) $225.00 Additional Docket Fee Announcement (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Administrative Order No. 2007-1 (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Admin. Directive 2007-4 (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Admin. Directive 2007-6 (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Order Amending Rule 16 and Repealing Rule 16.1 of the Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Admin. Directive 2009-3 (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Admin. Directive 2010-3 – Complex Commercial Litigation Division(PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Administrative Order No. 2009-4 Judgment Cases (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Admin. Directive 2011-4 – Civil Appeals (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court Admin. Directive 2011-6 – Civil Misc (PDF)
- Delaware Superior Court CIS form – pages 1 & 2 (PDF)
- Filing deadline: 11:59 pm ET
- Signature requirements: Typed “/s/ Adam Attorney” and DE Bar Number for signing attorney
- Statutory filing fees: Invoiced monthly with FSX charges
- New case filing accepted electronically: Yes
- Multi-case filing permitted: Yes, when applicable
- Automated payment of statutory fees: Yes
- Service deadline: 11:59 pm ET
- Non-subscriber service: Delivery sent by FSX via U.S. Mail.
- Special eFile Instructions for Law Firms filing in ADRs
- Special eFile Instructions for Attorneys Acting as Arbitrators in DE Superior Court
- Delaware Superior Court Proper eFile Procedures
- File & ServeXpress Special Instructions for Delaware Filers
Visit https://courts.delaware.gov/superior/fees.aspx for Civil & Criminal
Electronic Filing & Service
Enabled Case Types- Civil Appeal
- Criminal and Family Appeals (effective December 4, 2006)
- Supreme Court Rule 10.1, 10.2, 11(c) Electronic Filing (PDF)
- Supreme Court Rule 10.1 (PDF)
- Supreme Court Rule 10.2 Amended (PDF)
- Rule 10.1b Amended September 7, 2006 (PDF)
- Filing deadline: 5:00 PM ET
- Signature requirements: Typographical (/s/ John Doe)
- Non-subscriber service: U.S. Mail
- Statutory filing fees: Invoiced monthly with FSX charges
- Multi-Case filing permitted: Yes
- Automated Payment of Statutory Fees: Yes Service deadline: 11:59 PM ET
- Delaware Supreme Court Civil – Criminal Special Instructions
- Delaware Supreme Court Family Appeal Special Instructions
- Delaware Supreme Court General Special Instructions
Electronic Filing & Service
Enabled Case Types- Estate
- Litigation
- Sealed Wills with No CDC
- Automated payment of statutory fees: Yes
- Filing deadline: 11:59 pm ET
- Multi-case filing permitted: No
- New case filing accepted electronically: Yes
- Non-subscriber service: Delivery sent by FSX via facsimile
- Service deadline: 11:59 pm ET
- Signature requirements: Typed “/s/ Adam Attorney” and DE Bar Number for signing attorney
- Statutory filing fees: Invoiced monthly with FSX charges.
ELECTRONIC FILING & SERVICE
Enabled Case Types- Estate
- Litigation
- Automated payment of statutory fees: Yes
- Filing deadline: 11:59 pm ET
- Multi-case filing permitted: No
- New case filing accepted electronically: Yes
- Non-subscriber service: Delivery sent by FSX via facsimile
- Service deadline: 11:59 pm ET
- Signature requirements: Typed “/s/ Adam Attorney” and DE Bar Number for signing attorney
- Statutory filing fees: Invoiced monthly with FSX charges
ELECTRONIC FILING & SERVICE
Enabled Case Types- Estate
- Litigation
- Automated payment of statutory fees: Yes
- Filing deadline: 11:59 pm ET
- Multi-case filing permitted: No
- New case filing accepted electronically: Yes
- Non-subscriber service: Delivery sent by FSX via facsimile
- Service deadline: 11:59 pm ET
- Signature requirements: Typed “/s/ Adam Attorney” and DE Bar Number for signing attorney
- Statutory filing fees: Invoiced monthly with FSX charges
File & Serve Delaware - Courts
View the Justice of the Peace website for further details regarding rules, forms, and other instructions: http://courts.delaware.gov/jpcourt/
View the Family Court website for further details regarding rules, forms, and other instructions: http://courts.delaware.gov/family/