Electronic Submission for Pro Se Filers
To upload documents using electronic dropbox via Box.com, please read through all of the information and instructions listed on this page.
This electronic dropbox is to be used by filers who:
- Are not authorized to file electronically,
- Are attempting to file pleadings in a sealed matter,
- Are directed by the court to file using this program.
This dropbox is not to be used by filers who:
- Are filing a time sensitive document. Please contact the Clerk's office at 509-458-5300 for direction on how to handle any emergency-type filing (unless directed by the court),
- Are authorized to file electronically but are experiencing technical difficulties (unless directed by the court),
- Are attorneys not admitted to practice in The Eastern District of Washington.
Key requirements:
- All pleadings must comply with the Federal Rules of Civil and Bankruptcy Procedure, the Local Court Rules, and Privacy Protections.
- Service of pleadings filed in the drop box must be performed by the filing party.
- Filing documents containing frivolous or malicious content will not be allowed. Violators will be blocked from using the dropbox.
- The filer must include contact information for the court, should it be needed. This should consist of both an email address and phone number.
All pleadings submitted herein must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Include the case number, style of case (John Doe vs. Jane Doe), and place of filing on the top of the first page.
- A name or title must be given to each document you are filing. Please include the information on the front page of each document.
- Documents must be complete and in pdf format. Please do not upload a multi-page document as individual pages.