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- 2026-09-27
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e-Filing Confidential and/or Sealed Documents for Civil-Unlimited Use
How do I e-file documents that are being "Lodged Conditionally Under Seal?"
When e-filing documents select filing code "Documents Lodged Conditionally under seal."
On the cover page of the each document, you must indicate "Documents Lodged Conditionally under Seal."
How do I e-file documents that are being "Filed under Seal?"
First, you must obtain a court order before filing documents under seal.
Once the court order is obtained, then e-file the documents by selecting the filing code "By Order of the Court Document Filed under Seal."
On the cover page of all the documents you must indicate "Filed under Seal" Order date: _____.
If you are filing the following documents that are considered confidential, please select a filing code/type listed below when e-filing to ensure that it remains confidential.
Appendix of Non-California Cases
Confidential Documents Submitted Re: Name/Gender Change
Compendium of Authorities in Support of
Compendium of Appendix of Non-California Cases
Compendium of Case Laws
Report from Department of Justice Received
Correspondence
Civil Sheet for Confidential Information
Confidential Statement of Judgment Debtor's Social Security
Documents Filed as Confidential Per Protective Order
Financial Statement (Claim of Exemption)
Request to Waive Court Fees
Request to Waive Additional Court Fees
Settlement Conference Statement
Name/Gender Change ID/DL/Social Security Cards
Notice to Court of Improved Financial Situation/Settlement
Order on Request for Release of Minor's Confidential Information
Request for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities and Response
Request for Hearing About Court Fee Waiver Order
Response to Request for Release of Minor's Confidential
Statement of Decision (confidential)