Filing Documents by Email

If you represent yourself, you can email documents to file with the court. This page has email filing instructions only. See our Filing Procedures page for general filing information. If you need help with forms or what to file, check our self-help resources.

Email is not secure. If you email private information like birth dates, account numbers, or contact information, we cannot guarantee it will be safe. If you are worried about emailing private information, contact the court to request encrypted email. Or, mail your documents or file them in person.

The instructions depend on your situation. Choose one of the options below.

If you want to ask the court for a protective order and…

Then…

you live in Salt Lake County.

contact Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake to see if you qualify for free representation.

you live outside Salt Lake County.

contact Utah Legal Services to see if you qualify for free legal representation.

Call 800-662-4545
Monday through Friday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

or

contact Timpanogos Legal Center for help with preparing your documents.

Call their Hotline 801-649-8895
Monday through Friday
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
After hours leave a message

If you have been served with a protective order or stalking injunction

These web pages provide information about protective orders and stalking injunctions:

See the Finding Legal Help web page for information about free and low cost ways to get the help of an attorney.

If you email a request for a protective order or stalking injunction, the court will not share your email address with the other party. The court will use your email to contact you with questions and to notify you when it signs the order. The court will email you a signed copy of the order.

Your email must include the following:

  • A subject line that says "Protective Order or Stalking Injunction Filing for ____ (your name)"
  • Your contact information in your email, including the best way to contact you such as your phone number and email address). The court will not share this with the other party, but might use it to contact you if there are questions about your filing
  • Attached documents:
    • Request for Protective Order or Petition for Protective Order or Request for Civil Stalking Injunction
    • Service Assistance Form
    • Any supporting documents (police reports, text messages, etc.)

Make sure your documents are:

  • Filled out completely
    • Type your name in the signature line, swearing the information in your petition or request is true
  • Filled out clearly so court staff can read them, if you are filling out the forms by hand, please use a pen and not pencil so the court can read your papers
  • Filled out in English
  • Scanned in PDF format clearly so the entire page can be read
    • If you are using a smartphone, you can use an app that will let you take pictures with your phone of each page of your documents and convert them to PDFs
    • If you have problems making a PDF review these tips on how to scan documents from your phone or tablet or contact your local court.

If you need help, contact:

More information on filing for protection from abuse is available on our Protection from Abuse page.

Follow these guidelines when emailing documents to begin the process of opening a new case.

Your email must include the following:

  • A subject line that says "New filing for ____ (your name)"
  • Your contact information in your email, including the best way to contact you, such as your phone number or email address.
  • Attached case initiating documents. Usually this is just a complaint or petition and a civil coversheet, but could include other documents, depending on your case type.
  • Please submit only black and white documents

There may be a filing fee to open a new case. If you must pay a fee the court will contact you with instructions on how to pay. If you do not pay your case could be dismissed. If you cannot afford the fee you can request a fee waiver.

Make sure your documents are:

  • Filled out completely
    • Type your name in the signature line, swearing the information in your form is true
  • Filled out clearly so court staff can read them, if you are filling out the forms by hand, please use a pen and not pencil so the court can read your papers
  • Filled out in English
  • Scanned in PDF format clearly so the entire page can be read
    • If you are using a smartphone, you can use an app that will let you take pictures with your phone of each page of your documents and convert them to PDFs. Please be sure to include every page of your document
    • If you have problems making a PDF review these tips on how to scan documents from your phone or tablet or contact your local court.

Remember to serve other parties in the case copies of all documents you send to the court.

If you need help, contact:

Follow these guidelines when emailing documents to be filed in your existing case.

Your email must include the following:

  • A subject line that says "Filing in case # (include your case number)"
    • If you do not know your case number contact your court or the  Web Navigator. The Navigator is Out
  • Your contact information in your email - including the best way to contact you (phone number, email address.)
  • Attached documents you want to file
  • Please submit only black and white documents

Make sure your documents are:

  • Filled out completely
    • Type your name in the signature line, swearing the information in your form is true
  • Filled out clearly so court staff can read them, if you are filling out the forms by hand, please use a pen and not pencil so the court can read your papers
  • Filled out in English
  • Scanned in PDF format clearly (as individual PDF documents) so the entire page can be read
    • If you are using a smartphone, you can use an app that will let you take pictures with your phone of each page of your documents and convert them to PDFs. Please be sure to include every page of your document
    • If you have problems making a PDF review these tips on how to scan documents from your phone or tablet or contact your local court.

Remember to serve other parties in the case copies of all documents you send to the court.

If you need help, contact: