Essential Forms

Our solution for easily and efficiently completing, California Judicial Council Forms and eFiling in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

52 articles in this collection
Written by Sean McNie and Geoff Moore

Why am I receiving an "Maintenance Is Being Performed On The Essential Forms Dataset" error message?

Written by Sean McNie
Updated over a week ago

What is Essential Forms?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Essential Forms: Video Tutorial - Searching Forms, Opening Multiple Forms

This video describes key features of Essential Forms

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Essential Forms: Video Tutorial - Legal Spell Check, Export, Auto Backup

This video walks you through essential features like spell check, export and auto backup.

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Essential Forms: Video Tutorial - Profiles, Shared Data, Legal Solutions Conversion

This video tutorial helps you understand features in Essential Forms

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Essential Forms: Video Tutorial - eFiling

This video walks you through eFiling with Essential Forms

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

How does an Essential Forms subscription work?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

How does a County Forms Package work?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Does Essential Forms work on a Mac?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

What Counties' Forms are available on Essential Forms?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Does Essential Forms work in the cloud?

Written by Geoff Moore
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Does Essential Forms work on a remote drive or network?

Written by Geoff Moore
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How often is Essential Forms updated?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Do you have a network version of Essential Forms?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

For current users of Essential Forms

How Do I Save A Form As PDF?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

I can't enter my law firm information in the client database assistant – edit firm data window – it's greyed out.

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

How can I change client/matter entries in a previously saved form without re-typing the entire form? What if I need to change some information for a whole group of saved forms; do I have to re-type it?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Installing and updating Essential Forms

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

General set-up and networks for Essential Forms

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Printing help for Essential Forms

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Usage and configuration help for Essential Forms

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Essential Forms eFiling

What is the court’s requirement regarding text-searchable PDF’s?

Written by Sean McNie
Updated over a week ago

I can't change the existing parties entered in a continuing case in the cover sheet tab #2.

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

What is the deadline for eFiling?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

How does a current Essential Forms subscriber activate eFiling?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

What counties can I eFile in with Essential Forms?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

What about proposed orders, does the court require a particular format?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Where do I find the court transaction number?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

What about Word Perfect documents?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

I got a message "The case number you entered <case number> does not exist in <court name> system." What should I do?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Do you have a maximum document attachment size?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

My eFiling was processed by the court - where are my conformed copies?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Are digital signatures required?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

I clicked "send" to deliver a filing and got an error that the operation timed out. Should I resend the filing?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

How do I bookmark in Essential Forms eFiling?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

How do I sign electronic documents?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

How do I organize the documents in the attachments tab #3, part b: attachments selected, as far as what is the "lead" document and “subordinate” document(s)?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

My documents or scans are not showing in the attachment tab#3, part A: attachment available.

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

I don't see the correct document type in attachment tab#3 under part B.

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Los Angeles County eFiling

How much does it cost to eFile in Los Angeles county?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

What types of electronic filings can I send through Essential Forms?

Written by Geoff Moore
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Why was my filing rejected?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

How do I know which courthouse to send my filing to?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Can I cancel an eFiling transaction already sent to the court?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

How do I contact the court regarding an eFiling transaction?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Still have questions about Los Angeles eFiling?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Orange County eFiling

How much does it cost to eFile in Orange County

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

How do I contact the court regarding an eFiling transaction in Orange County?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

Can I cancel an eFiling transaction already sent to the court?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

What original documents may not be filed in Orange County?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago

What is Orange County Superior Court Local Rule 314A?

Written by Geoff Moore
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Still have questions?

Written by Geoff Moore
Updated over a week ago