New Jersey eCourts Filing Guide
New Jersey eCourts is the mandatory e-filing system for attorneys under Rule 1:32-2A. With 7 MB per document limits and unique marking conventions (P-1 for plaintiff, D-A for defendant), New Jersey has uniform statewide practice with minimal local rule variations.
eCourts (New Jersey) Requirements
Rule 1:5-6 Formatting
8.5x11 inch paper, portrait orientation. Exhibit labels must include case name/docket, exhibit designation, date, party, and admission status.
Rule 4:25-7(b) Compliance
All exhibits must be premarked for identification and briefly described. Parties must confer to determine if exhibits can be admitted by agreement.
File Size Limits
7 MB per individual document, 25 MB total per submission. Similar to Florida limits, requiring careful file management.
Unique Marking Convention
New Jersey uses P-1, P-2 for plaintiffs and D-A, D-B, D-C for defendants (letters for defendant, not numbers).
Accepted File Formats
- • PDF format required
- • 7 MB per document limit
- • 25 MB total per submission
- • Electronic signatures as s/[Firstname Lastname]
Common eCourts Filing Issues
7 MB Document Exceeded
Compress images or split large exhibits into multiple files. New Jersey 7 MB limit is one of the strictest among state courts.
Wrong Marking Convention
New Jersey is unique: defendants use letters (D-A, D-B, D-C), not numbers. Ensure your exhibits follow this convention per Appendix XXIII.
Exhibit List Not Exchanged
Rule 4:25-7(b) requires attorneys to confer and exchange exhibit information 7 days prior to trial. Objections must be served not later than 2 days prior to trial.
Electronic Signature Format Wrong
New Jersey requires electronic signatures formatted as s/[Firstname Lastname]. Do not use /s/ format or images of signatures.
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Filing multiple exhibits with eCourts? Use Trial Binder Mode to create court-ready exhibit books with alphabetic labels (A, B, C), per-exhibit page numbering (A1-A5), and auto-generated table of contents. Great for complex filings with numerous exhibits.
Learn about Trial Binder ModeWhy Use ExhibitPrep for eCourts?
ExhibitPrep ensures your exhibits meet all eCourts (New Jersey) requirements before you upload.
Rule 4:25-7(b) Compliant
ExhibitPrep stamps meet New Jersey exhibit marking and prelabeling requirements.
Correct Marking Convention
Templates use proper P-# and D-letter format unique to New Jersey practice.
File Size Monitoring
ExhibitPrep shows file size to help you stay under 7 MB per document limit.
Uniform Practice
Works across all New Jersey vicinages with uniform statewide rules.
How to Prepare Exhibits for eCourts
Upload exhibits under 7 MB
Ensure each document is under 7 MB. Split large exhibits if necessary.
Select New Jersey template
Choose P-# for plaintiff or D-letter for defendant per unique NJ convention.
Add stamps and preview
Position exhibit stamps and preview. Check file sizes for 7 MB compliance.
Download stamped exhibits
Export PDFs ready for eCourts submission. Total submission must be under 25 MB.
Upload to eCourts
Log in to njcourts.gov/attorneys/ecourts and upload exhibits through eCourts portal.
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Frequently Asked Questions about eCourts
What is the New Jersey eCourts file size limit?
New Jersey eCourts limits individual documents to 7 MB with a 25 MB total per submission. This is similar to Florida strict limits. For exhibits exceeding 7 MB, you must split into multiple files or compress images. There are no special procedures for oversized exhibits in New Jersey.
Why does New Jersey use D-A, D-B instead of D-1, D-2?
New Jersey has a unique marking convention: plaintiffs use P-1, P-2, P-3 (numbers) but defendants use D-A, D-B, D-C (letters). This differs from most jurisdictions where defendants use either D-1 or just letters A, B, C. This convention is specified in Rule 4:25-7(b) and Appendix XXIII.
What is New Jersey track-based discovery?
New Jersey uses track-based case management with different discovery deadlines: Track I (150 days), Track II (300 days), Track III (450 days), and Track IV (450 days). Your track assignment affects exhibit disclosure deadlines. Check your case management order for your specific track.
When must I exchange exhibit lists in New Jersey?
Per Rule 4:25-7(b), attorneys must confer and exchange exhibit information 7 days prior to trial. Objections to exhibits must be served not later than 2 days prior to trial. Parties must also attempt to determine if exhibits can be admitted by agreement.
Does New Jersey have local rule variations?
No. New Jersey is unique among states for having minimal local rule variations. The same statewide rules apply uniformly across all vicinages (Essex, Bergen, Middlesex, etc.). This makes New Jersey practice more predictable than states like California or Texas with extensive local variations.
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