eFileAZ (self-represented) file size limit and PDF requirements
Short answer
Arizona’s eFileAZ guide for self-represented filers says each document file should not be larger than 9.5 MB and the whole submission should not be larger than 100 MB. Lead documents must be .pdf, .docx or .odt.
Source: eFileAZ new case guide: self-represented civil, fee waiver or deferral (V1.0)
Source checked: October 21, 2026
Requirements
Every rule eFileAZ (self-represented) publishes that affects your PDF, with its source.
| Rule | Requirement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum file sizeRequired | 9.5 MB | Source [1] |
| Maximum total sizeRequired | 100 MBCounts uploaded and system-generated documents; larger submissions may fail to reach the court. | Source [1] |
| Accepted formatsRequired | PDF, DOCX, ODTProposed documents must be .docx or .odt. | Source [1] |
| ScanningAdvice | 300 dpiSet the scanner to a maximum of 300 dpi or use a PDF compressor. | Source [1] |
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Also worth knowing
- This guide covers limited jurisdiction courts; other eFileAZ guides may list different limits for other case types.
Sources
- [1]eFileAZ new case guide: self-represented civil, fee waiver or deferral (V1.0)
Arizona Judicial Branch
Read on October 21, 2026. Page date: 021324_V1.0 (February 13, 2024).
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Changelog
Found the azcourts.gov eFileAZ guide (V1.0, 02/13/24): 9.5 MB per document, 100 MB per submission. Status changed from needs_check to verified.
Other United States portals
| Portal | Size limit | Page limit | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (CM/ECF)Arizona, courtVerified | 30.0 MBper file | Verified | |
| Findlay (Ohio) Municipal Court e-filingOhio, courtVerified | 20 MBper file | Verified | |
| Florida Courts E-Filing PortalFlorida, courtVerified | 50MBper file | Verified | |
| Iowa Judicial Branch eFILE (EDMS)Iowa, courtVerified | 20 MBper submission | Verified | |
| National Visa Center (NVC) / CEAC document uploadFederal, agencyVerified | 2 MBper file | Verified | |
| PACER / CM/ECF (U.S. federal courts)Federal, courtVerified | Not verified | Verified |