What is a [no-lexicon]Good Cause[/no-lexicon] reason for the Certification for Exemption from [no-lexicon]E-filing[/no-lexicon]?

You do not have to electronically file documents if you are filing a sensitive document, such as an order of protection or civil no contact/stalking order.

You also do not have to e-file if do not have a lawyer at least one of the following statements is true:

• You do not have the Internet or computer access in the home and travel presents a hardship (financial or otherwise),
• You have trouble reading, writing, or speaking in English, or
• You tried to e-file your papers, but you were not able to complete the process because the equipment or help you need was not available.

To file paper documents instead of e-filing, you can create the Certification for Exemption from e-filing by using our E-filing exemption Easy Form. If you want to download and print a PDF version, visit the Illinois Courts Standardized State Forms website. Use Adobe Reader to fill in the PDF forms. You will need to file your Certification for Exemption From E-filing with your other papers when starting a case.

You are automatically exempt from e-filing, and you do not need to use this form if:

• You are in jail or prison,
• You are filing a will,
• You are filing into a juvenile case, or
• Your disability (as defined by the ADA) prevents you from e-filing.

For live help e-filing, please visit Illinois Court Help.