New York State Unified Court System
NYSCEF - New York State Courts Electronic Filing
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Training Resources

There are various training resources available to help you with electronic filing and the new electronic document delivery system (EDDS).

  1. Training Videos - Filing Information
  2. Training Videos - Account Information
  3. Training Videos - Using the System
  4. User Guides
  5. Training Classes
  6. Reference Material
Court Use Only
  1. General
  2. Virtual Evidence Courtroom
  3. EDDS
  4. Family Court
  5. Surrogate Court
  6. NYC Civil Court

Training Videos - Filing Information

  1. How to file Mandatory Mental Hygiene Law Matters in the Supreme Court (Video) - 71 mins
  2. How to file Mandatory Consumer Credit Actions in the NYC Civil Court (Video) - 80 mins
  3. How to File Documents in Family Court in a Non E-Filed Case (Video) - 9 mins
  4. How to File Documents in Supreme Civil Court (Video) - 60 mins
  5. How to File Documents in Surrogate's Court (Video) - 72 mins
  6. How to File Documents in Housing Court (Video) - 74 mins
  7. How to File Documents in the Appellate Division (Video) - 50 mins
  8. How to Convert a Paper Matter to E-filing Using EDDS (Video) - 27 mins
  9. How to Submit Evidence through to a Virtual Evidence Courtroom (Video) - 12 mins
  10. NEW NYSCEF Training for Sheriff and NYC Marshals (Video) - 24 mins
  11. How to File Documents in a No-Fault Matter (Video) - 43 mins
  12. Guardian ad Litem – Housing Court Demonstration (Video) – 50 minutes
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Training Videos - Account Information

  1. Request an Account as an Attorney (Video) - 6 mins
  2. Request an Account as a Pro Se (Video) - 3 mins
  3. Request an Account as an Authorized Agent (Video) - 2 mins
  4. Request an Account as an Interested Party (Video) - 2 mins
  5. How to Reset Your Password (Video) - 3 mins
  6. How to Update your Email Address (Video) - 5 mins
  7. How to Update your Mailing Address (Video) 1 mins
  8. How to Remove Cases from Your Account (Video) - 4 mins
  9. Surrogate's Court - Logging in for the 1st Time (Video) - 2 mins
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Training Videos - Using the System

  1. How to use PDF Checker (Video) - 2 min
  2. How to Cease E-Filing (Video) - 2 mins
  3. Surrogate's Court- How to Submit Additional Payment (Video) - 4 mins
  4. Surrogate's Court - How to do a Search Inquiry (Video) - 3 mins
  5. Surrogate's Court - How to Find Protocols (Video) - 3 mins
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User Guides

  1. Supreme Court & Court of Claims User Manual
  2. Supreme Court & County Court – Criminal User Manual
  3. Family Court User Manual
  4. EDDS for Supreme Court – Civil User Manual
  5. Virtual Evidence Courtroom Manual
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Training Classes

Register for one of our free virtual training classes offered by the NYSCEF Resource Center. Sessions are held via Microsoft Teams, last 1–2 hours, and provide step-by-step guidance on e-filing processes.

Please note that these trainings do not qualify for CLE credit.

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Reference Materials

  1. Faculty Biographies
  2. Frequently Asked Questions
  3. Rules and Legislation
  4. Forms
  5. Contact Information
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Court Use Only - General

  1. County Clerk and Court Staff – Expansion of Mandatory E-Filing in Supreme Court (Video)
  2. How to Access Documents in NYSCEF (Video)
  3. How to Convert a Paper Matter to E-filing and E-filing Basics (PDF)
  4. Court Process to Convert a Paper Case to E-Filing (Video)
  5. Basic Functionality for Judges and Chambers Staff (Video)
  6. Overview for Housing Court Employees (Video)
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Court Use Only - Virtual Evidence Courtroom

  1. Virtual Evidence Courtroom - User Guide (PDF)
  2. Virtual Evidence Courtroom - Creating a Virtual Courtroom (Video)
  3. Virtual Evidence Courtroom – Exhibit Sheet (Video)
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Court Use Only - EDDS

  1. How Someone Sends a Document to the Court Using EDDS (Video)
  2. EDDS To Do List Processing Basics (Video)
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Court Use Only - Family Court


Video Training Series
  1. Part 1 - EDDS vs NYSCEF, The NYSCEF Pilot Program Explained and Navigating the Site (Video) - 76 mins
  2. Part 2 - Navigating the To Do List, Understanding Document Sharing and Visibility (Video) - 45 mins
  3. Part 3 - Processing the Petition in a NYSCEF Family Court (Video) - 15 mins
  4. Part 4 - Account Creation in a NYSCEF Family Court (Video) - 19 mins

Quick Videos
  1. Changing the Name of the Petition (Video) (4 mins)

Other Resources
  1. Processing the Family Court Petition (PDF)
  2. Understanding Document Sharing and Visibility (PDF)
  3. Processing the NYSCEF Intake Document (PDF)
    Processing documents through NYSCEF for non-e-filed Family Court matters
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Court Use Only - Surrogate Court


Comprehensive Guide
  1. NYSCEF Surrogate's Court Screens for Court Users (PDF)
  2. NYSCEF Surrogate's Court Screens for Court Users (Video) - 21 mins

Quick Guide
  1. Video-Training - Importing Documents from NYSCEF to UCMS (Video) - 3 mins
  2. Video Training - Importing a Subfile from NYSCEF to UCMS (Video) - 5 mins
  3. Video Training- Importing Documents into A Subfile (Video) - 3 mins
  4. Video Training- Importing an Inventory of Assets (Video) - 3 mins
  5. Video Training - Navigation of New NYSCEF Screens (Video) - 5 mins
  6. Video Training - Requesting and Approving Additional Fee (Video) - 5 mins
  7. Video Training - Reports (Video) - 5 mins
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Court Use Only - NYC Civil Court

  1. Session 1: Introduction to NYSCEF in the NYC Civil Court (Video) - 65 min
    Join the NYSCEF Resource Center for a guided introduction to the NYSCEF program, tailored specifically for NYC Civil Court staff. This session will provide a brief but insightful history of how NYSCEF was introduced into the Civil Court, along with an overview of the key rules and Administrative Orders that govern its use. We’ll demonstrate how to navigate critical resources on the NYSCEF website—tools every Civil Court staff member should know. The session wraps up with a walkthrough of the e-file, focusing on the Document List and Case Details screens to help staff confidently locate and interpret key case information.
  2. Session 2: Mastering the NYSCEF To-Do List and Court Filing Tools (Video) - 48 mins
    Think of the NYSCEF To-Do List as your virtual stack of papers—it's where the court's daily e-filed work comes to life. In this session, Civil Court staff will experience navigating the To-Do List, exploring the variety of actions that can be taken to manage filings efficiently. We'll also demonstrate how to e-file court-generated documents and filings from non-participating parties using the "File Court Document" option. Finally, we'll clarify what triggers a paper case in UCMS-LC to convert into NYSCEF, focusing on currently authorized case types: No-Fault and Consumer Credit.
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