Maine eCourts

What is eCourts?

Maine eCourts is the Judicial Branch's new eFiling, online payment, electronic court records, and electronic case management system. Maine eCourts offers:

• 24/7 access to eFileMaine (for registered attorneys, firms, and parties to submit and view their eFilings)
• Electronic service of parties who have opted for eFiling
• Online tracking by email for fast and easy verification
• Payment of court filing fees online
• Online access to many public court records
• Online help for self-represented parties to submit documents and eFile in certain types of cases through Maine Guide & File.

Courts Accepting eFiling

• Business and Consumer Docket (statewide)
• Traffic Violations – Violations Bureau (statewide)

Region 3 Courts

• Androscoggin County Superior Court
• Franklin County Superior Court
• Oxford County Superior Court
• Farmington District Court
• Lewiston District Court
• Rumford District Court
• South Paris District Court

Region 5 Courts

• Penobscot County Superior Court
• Bangor District Court

Case types in which eFiling is now available

• Family matters (divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support,
  post-judgment motions, adoptions, guardianship, and name changes)
• Child protection
• Small claims
• Forcible entry and detainer (evictions)
• Foreclosures
• Protection from abuse
• Protection from harassment
• Other civil matters except for civil violations

Case types in which eFiling is coming soon

• Criminal cases (coming to Lewiston District Court and Androscoggin County Superior Court in March 2025)
• Juvenile cases (coming to Lewiston District Court and Androscoggin County Superior Court in March 2025)

Access to Electronic Court Records

Access to electronic court records is governed by the Maine Rules of Electronic Court Systems (MRECS) and Administrative Order JB-20-03. Learn more about Accessing Electronic Court Records.

Support Resources

Visit the eFileMaine page for information on account setup, registration, user guides, and ways to contact technical support.

Questions?

eFiling Technical Support
Phone: (800) 297-5377
Available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Email: Efiling.Support@Tylertech.com

Chat: Chat support is available on Tyler's eFile Knowledge Base website.

Judicial Branch eFiling Help
For rule or process-related questions about eFiling in Maine courts, email ecourtshelp@courts.maine.gov Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or call (207) 213-2813 Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Questions about traffic tickets?
Contact the Maine Violation’s Bureau’s Helpline at (207) 783-5422.

General questions about the Judicial Branch? Contact info@courts.maine.gov for general questions about the Judicial Branch.

Submit Feedback

Submit comments, suggestions, questions, or other areas of concern related to the rollout of the Maine eCourts eFiling system and the Odyssey case management system. Submit now