FileTime

FileTime is an eFiling service for submitting court documents and electronically serving case parties through the eFiling Manager system. Its listed state court coverage includes Texas, California, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. Users can track filing status, receive rejection alerts, submit bulk filings, customize reports, and export filing data to Excel. The document converter accepts scanned PDFs, prepares documents as required PDFs, flags security features that could lead to filing failure, and can resize, reorient, or make files text searchable. FileTime retains file-stamped copies of eFiled and eServed documents for three years. It can fax service documents at submission when counsel has not opted into eService; included page allowances vary by plan. The service supports web and mobile access, with Safari, Chrome, and Firefox listed as compatible browsers. Filings are limited to 35 MB. Basic costs $1.99 per submission, Gold costs $2.99 per submission, and Platinum costs $3.99 per submission. Attorneys, other filers, and pro se or pro per filers can sign up individually or as a firm.

FileTime combines eFiling, eService, document preparation, and filing records across its listed court jurisdictions. Its per-submission plans and 35 MB filing cap are important considerations.

FileTime suits attorneys, firms, and individual filers submitting court documents in its covered state courts. It also supports electronic service and filing workflows for pro se and pro per filers.

Overview

FileTime is an electronic court filing and service provider for attorneys, firms, and individual filers who work in its supported state courts. It brings filing, service, document preparation, and filing records into one service, with per-submission charges and a 35 MB filing ceiling to weigh against that convenience.

Key features

FileTime handles electronic filing and service, tracks filing status, sends rejection alerts, and supports bulk filing. For filers managing recurring court submissions, the combination can reduce the need to move between separate filing and service workflows.

Its document converter accepts scanned PDFs, prepares documents in required PDF formats, and flags security settings that could prevent a filing from succeeding. It can also resize and reorient pages and make PDFs searchable. Gold and Platinum add PDF merging and correction, making those tiers more useful when documents need preparation before submission.

Users can customize filing reports and export filing data to Excel. FileTime also retains file-stamped copies of eFiled and eServed documents for three years; Gold and Platinum extend that storage. This gives firms a way to retrieve filing records, though the longer retention is reserved for higher-priced submissions.

Fax service can cover service documents when counsel has not opted in to eService. Gold includes up to 100 pages per submission, while Platinum allows unlimited pages per submission. That distinction matters for cases with lengthy service packets. The FAQ says the eFiling Manager system adheres to state and federal security regulations and meets Payment Card Industry Security Standards.

Pricing

All three plans charge per submission, so costs rise with filing volume rather than staying fixed at a monthly subscription. There is no contract or registration fee, and no credit card is required to set up an account.

• Basic Plan: $1.99, paid once, billed per submission. It includes mobile access, reporting, filing data export, filing, service and fax proofs, and customer support. It suits occasional filers who need the core workflow and records, but it lacks the PDF preparation, searchable conversion, and extended storage included in the higher tiers.
• Gold Plan: $2.99, paid once, billed per submission. It adds PDF merging and correction, extended file-stamped document storage, searchable PDF conversion, and free fax up to 100 pages per submission. This is the more capable fit for filers who regularly prepare documents or need longer records and moderate fax capacity.
• Platinum Plan: $3.99, paid once, billed per submission. It includes Gold's document tools and extended storage, plus monthly firm invoicing and free unlimited-page fax per submission. Firms that want consolidated billing or send large fax service packets have a clear reason to pay the additional dollar per submission.

Platinum also offers pricing options based on filing volume and payment timeframe. The 35 MB maximum applies to a filing, so large submissions may need to be reduced before they can go through.

Platforms

FileTime supports Android, iOS, and the web. Its FAQ names Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox as supported browsers. Customer support hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Who it's for

Attorneys, firms, attorneys filing individually, and pro se or pro per filers can sign up as a firm or individual filer. Its broad workflow is most useful to people who file and serve documents repeatedly in the supported courts; a one-off filer may find the per-submission model easier to control than a contract, but should compare the included tools with the charge for each filing.

FileTime serves state courts in Texas, California, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. A filer working outside those jurisdictions should choose a provider that covers the relevant court. When switching providers, users can download existing firm, filer, and payment account information from eFiling Manager after logging into FileTime.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Filing, service, status tracking, rejection alerts, and bulk filing are brought together, which suits repeat filers handling multiple case submissions.
• Pros: PDF preparation, searchable conversion, reporting exports, and three-year storage of file-stamped copies support document handling and record retrieval.
• Pros: No contract, registration fee, or credit card is required to set up an account.
• Cons: Every plan is charged per submission, so the cost accumulates with filing volume.
• Cons: Basic omits the PDF merge and correction, searchable conversion, extended storage, and expanded fax allowances that distinguish Gold and Platinum.
• Cons: The 35 MB limit can constrain large filings, and court coverage is limited to seven states.

Alternatives

For a wider directory of options, see Legal E-Filing Software.

LegalAtoms is a freemium option with a free Domestic Violence Basic plan for applications, feedback sharing, and online collaboration; consider it when those functions matter more than FileTime's filing and service workflow.

LegalConnect is a paid alternative with a $10,025 a month plan, state-priced eFiling, and optional platform and eFiling APIs. It may suit readers comparing a turnkey system and API access.

MyFileRunner offers free full-service eService, with court fees potentially applying; compare it when free service is the priority.

CM/ECF provides electronic filing without an added filing fee, though existing court filing fees and PACER charges can still apply; consider it when that fee structure fits.

Court File America is another free efiling option.

eFileTexas.gov offers a free state-provided EFSP for basic e-filing and e-service, with transaction and service fees potentially applying; it is a relevant option for Texas filers seeking the state-provided route.

eLawServices has a free plan for basic e-filing that excludes word processor files and fax service, plus a $2.99 a month plan; compare its monthly option if you prefer that structure.

eLodgment has no service fee, though court fees may apply to particular document types.

Verdict

FileTime is a strong fit for attorneys, firms, and individual filers who regularly submit and serve documents in its seven supported states and want filing records, document conversion, and service tools in one workflow. Choose Gold or Platinum when document preparation, longer storage, or fax capacity justifies a higher per-submission charge; look elsewhere if your court is outside its coverage, your filings exceed 35 MB, or recurring per-filing costs do not suit your volume.