D.N.J. file size limit and PDF requirements
Short answer
The District of New Jersey’s CM/ECF system accepts PDF files up to 50.0 MB. The court asks filers to scan in black and white at 400 dpi and to split larger documents into smaller files.
Source: CM/ECF court information, PDF size and scanning guidance
Source checked: October 21, 2026
Requirements
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Common rejection reasons
- Maximum file size: 50.0 MB. [1]
Also worth knowing
- The 7 MB split guidance in our seed list was not found on either page.
Sources
- [1]CM/ECF court information
U.S. District Court, D.N.J.
Read on October 21, 2026.
Live CM/ECF settings: Maximum PDF File Size 50.0 MB; Maximum Merge Document Size 800 MB.
- [2]PDF size and scanning guidance
U.S. District Court, D.N.J.
Read on October 21, 2026.
Points to the CM/ECF court information page for the size limit.
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Changelog
Confirmed 50.0 MB on the live CM/ECF settings page that the court’s guidance links to. Status changed from needs_check to verified.
Other United States portals
| Portal | Size limit | Page limit | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| eFileAZ, Arizona limited jurisdiction courts (self-represented)Arizona, courtVerified | 9.5 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 |