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To learn more about adding Service Contacts to cases while in the filing process, please select one of the following options:
FOR MOST STATES
There are several options on how to add a Service Contact email to a case. Follow the instructions below on how to add your email for electronic email service while filing into a case.
- Click here to learn how to use Add From My List
- Click here to learn how to use Add From Public List
- Click here to learn how to use Add New Contact
- Click here to learn how to add a Party as a Service Contact
- Click here to learn how to add yourself to the Service Contacts list
Add Service Contact From My List
When on the Service page, next to the Service Contacts header, click on Add, then select My List.
1.) Select a party to associate the contact(s) to, then click the check box(es) to the left of the Service Contact(s) you wish to add. You can also search by name and/or email to filter your personal Service Contacts list. If there are no emails on your personal Service Contacts, click here to learn how to create a Service Contact list.
2.) Once the contacts you wish to add are selected, click on Save.
Add Service Contact From Public List
When on the Service page, next to the Service Contacts header, click on Add, then select Public List.
(NOTE: Not all states will have a Public List option)
The Public List is a list of emails that are publicly available to be added to a case.
1.) Select the party to associate the contact to on the case
2.) Enter the First Name, Last Name, Email Address and/or Firm Name of the contact you want to add and click Search.
3.) Click the checkbox next to the contact(s) you wish to add, then click Save.
Add a New Service Contact
When on the Service page, next to the Service Contacts header, click on Add, then select Add New Contact.
1.) Select the party to associate the contact to, then enter in the 2.) First Name, 3.) Last Name, and
4.) Email Address. Optionally, add any other relevant information in the remaining fields.
Once done, 5.) click Save.
Add a Party as a Service Contact
When on the Service page, next to the Service Contacts header, click on Add, then select From Party List.
1.) Select the party from the Parties page to add to the Service Contact list. Any information you entered for the party will appear on this page.
2.) Enter any information that may be missing. Required information is noted by a red asterisk symbol *.
3.) Click Save.
Add Me
When on the Service page, next to the Service Contacts header, click on Add, then select Add Me to add yourself to the Service Contacts list.
Select the party to associate your email address to, then click Save.
- Please Note: You should NOT add opposing sides as contacts to a case unless you are adding them from the Public List. If they are not on the Public List you will need to serve them through traditional methods. The Public list and Add New option vary by state.
- Please Note: Not all courts allow users to add new Service Contacts.
If you add a contact to multiple parties, you will receive a notification for each listing. If you do not want multiple notifications of service, please only add yourself as a contact once.
FOR LOUISIANA
There are three options on how to add a Service Contact email to a case. Follow the instructions below on how to add your email for electronic email service while filing into a case.
- Click here to learn how to use Add From My Service Contacts List
- Click here to learn how to use Add From Public List
- Click here to learn how to use Add New Contact
Add Service Contact From My Service Contacts List
When on the Service tab, under Add Service Contacts, click on From My Service Contact List.
Click the check box to the left of the Service Contact name, click on Associated Parties. If there are no emails on your personal Service Contacts, click here to learn how to add to your Service Contact list.
Under Parties, click on the name of the party that the Service Contact is associated with. Verify the appropriate party is selected, click on Save.
Click on the words "Click to Expand" to view the contact(s).
Add Service Contact From Public List
When on the Service tab, under Add Service Contacts, click on From Public List. (Not all states will have a public list option)
The Public List is a list of emails that are publicly available to be added to a case. Enter the name of the contact and click on Filter.
Check box of the contact, then click on Associated Parties.
Select the Associated Party and click Save.
Click on the words "Click to Expand" to view the contact(s).
Add a New Service Contact
NOTE: This option is not available in all courts.
When on the Service tab, under Add Service Contacts, click on Add New Contact.
Select the Party to add the contact to, enter in the First Name, Last Name and Email. Click Save.
Click on the words "Click to Expand" to view the contact(s).
- Please Note: You should NOT add opposing sides as contacts to a case unless you are adding them from the Public List. If they are not on the Public List you will need to serve them through traditional methods. The Public list and Add New option vary by state. See What is the Public List? (Service Contacts)
If you add a contact to multiple parties, you will receive a notification for each listing. If you do not want multiple notifications of service, please only add yourself as a contact once.