New Jersey eCourts Filing Guide
New Jersey eCourts is the state's electronic filing system; confirm whether e-filing is mandatory for your case type and filer status. New Jersey eCourts caps each attachment at 7 MB; confirm exhibit marking conventions with the court or the judge's instructions.
- eCourts (New Jersey) (eCourts) is the electronic filing system for New Jersey courts.
- The eCourts file size limit is 50 MB per trial-court submission.
- The primary accepted file format on eCourts is PDF format required.
- The official eCourts (New Jersey) portal is at https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/ecourts.
- ExhibitPrep applies exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, so case files never leave the user’s computer.
- ExhibitPrep includes 29 court-ready stamp templates covering plaintiff, defendant, deposition, and joint exhibit designations.
- ExhibitPrep’s Trial Binder Mode builds exhibit books with alphabetic labels (A, B, C), per-exhibit page numbering (A1–A5), and an auto-generated table of contents.
eCourts (New Jersey) Requirements
Rule 1:5-6 Formatting
8.5x11 inch paper, portrait orientation. Check the court's rules and the judge's instructions for what an exhibit label or stamp must show.
Rule 4:25-7(b) Compliance
In cases that have not been pretried, exhibits to be offered in the case in chief must be premarked for identification and briefly described. Check the pretrial order for any requirement to confer on whether exhibits can be admitted by agreement.
File Size Limits
7 MB per individual document, so large exhibits need 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 — confirm current submission limits
- • Electronic signatures as s/[Firstname Lastname]
Common eCourts Filing Issues
7 MB Document Exceeded
Compress images or split large exhibits into multiple files. The New Jersey eCourts limit is 7 MB per attachment.
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
In cases that have not been pretried, Rule 4:25-7(b) requires attorneys to confer and exchange exhibit information seven days before the initial trial date, unless waived in writing. In cases that have not been pretried, objections to proposed exhibits must be served on all parties 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.
🆕 New: Trial Binder Mode for Multi-Exhibit Filings
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 prepares embedded exhibit labels for your review. Inspect the export against the current eCourts (New Jersey) requirements before you upload.
Rule 4:25-7(b) Review
Prepare embedded exhibit labels, then compare the exported PDF with New Jersey’s current 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. Keep each document under 7 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. This is similar to Florida strict limits. Each attachment on New Jersey eCourts cannot exceed 7 MB, so check large exhibits against that limit before filing. 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?
Discovery deadlines in New Jersey depend on the case's assigned track; confirm them in the case management order. 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?
In cases that have not been pretried, Rule 4:25-7(b) requires attorneys to confer and exchange exhibit information seven days before the initial trial date, unless waived in writing. In cases that have not been pretried, objections to proposed exhibits must be served on all parties not later than 2 days prior to trial. Check the pretrial order for any requirement to confer on whether 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.
ExhibitPrep formats documents; it does not provide legal advice or filing approval. Some guidance remains unverified. Citations support only their stated claims and scope. Review the finished files against current court instructions and case orders before filing. Check requirements and the finished PDF before filing.
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