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Stop Guessing San Francisco County Exhibit Rules

Get exhibit stamps for San Francisco Superior Court filing review in under 2 minutes. Max file size: 15-30 MB per document, 75 MB per submission.

  • San Francisco County plaintiffs mark exhibits with Exhibit 1, 2, 3..., and defendants use Exhibit A, B, C....
  • San Francisco County's primary exhibit rule is SF Local Rule 2.11, CCP 1010.6.
  • San Francisco County courts e-file through File & ServeXpress, so confirm the current file-size limit with the e-filing system.
  • San Francisco County is part of the San Francisco Superior Court.
  • Mandatory e-filing since december 2014.
  • Courtesy paper copies of civil documents requiring court review, action, or signature must be submitted directly to the judge's department under lrsf 2.7(b).
  • ExhibitPrep generates prepared for court review San Francisco County exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, with files never leaving the user's device.
CaliforniaFile & ServeXpress15-30 MB per document, 75 MB per submission limit

Quick Reference

Plaintiff MarkingExhibit 1, 2, 3...
Defendant MarkingExhibit A, B, C...
Court SystemSan Francisco Superior Court
E-Filing SystemFile & ServeXpress
File Size Limit15-30 MB per document, 75 MB per submission
Primary RuleSF Local Rule 2.11, CCP 1010.6

Key Requirements for San Francisco County

  • Mandatory e-filing since December 2014
  • Courtesy paper copies of civil documents requiring court review, action, or signature must be submitted directly to the judge's department under LRSF 2.7(B)
  • E-filing vendors charge a per-transaction convenience fee on top of any court filing fee -- check the current rate with your e-filing provider before submitting
  • Self-represented litigants should confirm with the court whether electronic filing is required for them
  • Among the highest-volume court systems in California, with correspondingly strict deadline enforcement

Local Practice Notes

Exhibits exchanged 10 days prior to trial. Slip sheets between exhibits. This traces to LRSF 6.1, 6.4. Local practice like this tends to shift faster than statewide rules, so verify with the clerk's office ahead of your filing deadline.

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Courtesy paper copies of civil documents requiring court review, action, or signature must be submitted directly to the judge's department under LRSF 2.7(B).

San Francisco County Exhibit FAQs

What is a slip sheet and does San Francisco Superior Court require them?

A slip sheet is a blank or labeled divider page separating one exhibit from the next in a combined binder or PDF; confirm any slip sheet requirement with the assigned department.

Why does San Francisco have two different e-filing size limits?

It depends on which e-filing connector is used: documents filed through First Connect are capped at 15 MB, while File & ServeXpress (FSX) allows up to 30 MB per document, with a 75 MB total per submission either way.

Do I still need to bring paper copies if I e-file in San Francisco?

Yes, in civil cases courtesy paper copies of documents requiring court review, action, or signature must be submitted directly to the judge's department under LRSF 2.7(B).

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Last updated: 2026-07. Always verify current requirements with your court.