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Certification for Exemption from E-Filing

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective August 1, 2025

This form is a certification that asks the court for permission to file documents in person instead of using electronic filing (e-filing). It requires the filer to state a reason why they cannot use e-filing.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a person or lawyer needs to file court documents but cannot use the court's electronic filing system.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form can be filled out by a person filing for themselves or by a lawyer filing on behalf of a client.
What must I do if I fill this out by hand?
If you are filling out the form by hand, you must sign and print your name.
Is there a fee associated with this form?
The form states that forms are free at ilcourts.info/forms.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2025.

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