D. Puerto Rico file size limit and PDF requirements
Short answer
The U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico accepts PDF files up to 200 MB each in CM/ECF, as listed on the court’s own CM/ECF settings page. PACER recommends splitting larger documents into separate files.
Source: CM/ECF court information, Is there a limit to the size of PDF files which CM/ECF will accept?
Source checked: October 22, 2026
Requirements
Every rule D. Puerto Rico publishes that affects your PDF, with its source.
| Rule | Requirement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum file sizeRequired | 200 MB | Source [1] |
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Common rejection reasons
- Maximum file size: 200 MB. [1]
Also worth knowing
- Each federal court sets its own CM/ECF limits. Local rules can add requirements such as page size or text-searchable PDFs; check the court’s local rules and CM/ECF procedures.
Sources
- [1]CM/ECF court information
U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico
Read on October 22, 2026.
Live CM/ECF settings: Maximum PDF File Size 200 MB; Maximum Merge Document Size 300 MB.
- [2]Is there a limit to the size of PDF files which CM/ECF will accept?
PACER (Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts)
Read on October 21, 2026.
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Changelog
Added from the court’s CM/ECF settings page (Maximum PDF File Size: 200 MB).
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 |