File Format
PDF or PDF/A as specified by court
CourtFile
Court Filing PDF Checklist
Ensure your PDF filings meet court formatting requirements.
PDF Requirements
File Size
Maximum file size limits
Margins
Typically 1-inch margins
Font
Readable font type and size
Line Spacing
Typically double-spaced for pleadings
Page Numbers
Consecutive numbering in footer
Bookmarks
Optional but helpful for long documents
Hyperlinks
Working links to cited sources
Common PDF Issues
Too Large
File exceeds court's size limit
Corrupted
PDF won't open or displays incorrectly
Unsearchable
Scanned PDF without OCR
Incorrect Format
Wrong PDF version or format
Frequently Asked Questions
What's PDF/A?
An ISO-standardized version of PDF for long-term archiving.
How do I reduce PDF size?
Use PDF compression tools or optimize images before creating the PDF.