eCourt PH is part of the Supreme Court’s (SC) broader push for innovation, particularly through the implementation of digital filing and service of cases.
It serves as an online portal that allows lawyers to file cases before the SC (except Administrative and Bar matters), upload pleadings, and track the progress of their cases anytime and anywhere. The platform is designed to make court processes more efficient, accessible, and compliant with the Rules of Court.
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eCourt PH is the electronic filing system developed for the Judiciary as one of the activities under the Innovation Outcome of the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027. It is a unified, comprehensive, and intelligent case management system that shall be utilized by parties to cases filed before the first—and second-level courts, tertiary courts, and the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
eCourt PH can be accessed through the Philippine Judiciary Platform (PJP) https://portal.judiciary.gov.ph/Login, which functions as the single online access point for all Judiciary ICT applications.
A Public User Guide on eCourt PH is available at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/ecourt-ph.
You may register an account with the Philippine Judiciary Platform (PJP) through https://portal.judiciary.gov.ph/Login.
Upon landing on the said page, click on the tile labelled as ‘Create an account’ and provide the necessary information.
A Public User Guide on PJP is available at xxx.
Members of the Philippine Bar intending to register with the PJP shall prepare for the following for account registration:
- Latest unretouched photo;
- Government ID (front and back); and
- Company ID or Government ID #2 (front and back).
Kindly make sure that each file must not exceed 25mb for successful uploading onto the PJP.
No, you do not need to create a new account. You can use your existing BARISTA credentials to log into the PJP and eventually access the eCourt PH.
Yes, registration with the PJP is not exclusive for PJ365 email addresses. Anyone may register with the PJP using a valid and professional email address.
An email address is deemed valid when it is in the [local-part]@[domain] syntax and is capable of receiving emails from other senders, especially those outside the address’ own domain.
No, an individual litigant may not register an account with the eCourt PH since they are not required to electronically file through the eCourt PH their pleadings, motions, and other Court submissions. Their modes of filing are still governed by Rule 13 of the Proposed Amendments to the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure.
No, there is no separate process for government agencies and corporate users. All members of the Philippine Bar, whether representing government agencies or private corporations, shall file electronically using their valid and existing accounts in the PJP.
No, a lawyer can only register one email address to use the PJP and eventually access eCourt PH. Nevertheless, the eCourt PH provides for a dropdown option for filings done on behalf of a government agency, law firm, IBP Legal Aid, Non-Governmental Organization, Office of the Government Corporate Counsel, Office of the Solicitor General, and if the filer is a solo practitioner.
Yes, a co-counsel in a case also electronically file pleadings through the eCourt PH.
Yes, law firms or organizations may electronically file through the eCourt PH. However, the filings shall be done through their lawyers whom they designate as legal counsels in such cases.
Ensure you are using the correct email address and password that you registered with the PJP. If you still cannot access the system:
- Clear your browser cache and try again.
- Try using a different browser (e.g., Chrome or Edge).
If the issue persists, contact the MISO Helpdesk at support.ecourt@judiciary.go.ph to verify your account status or request a password reset.
The eCourt PH is equipped with a “Forgot Password” toggle which allows users to recover their passwords using security questions and answers.
The verification email shall be received by the user few minutes after successful registration.
Account registration and verification usually takes just a few minutes to complete. However, in the unfortunate event that your registration is denied or pending too long, you may contact the MISO Helpdesk at support.ecourt@judiciary.go.ph to verify your account status and for other appropriate actions.
You may have a poor network connection. Please wait for a while or obtain the verification code again after the penalty time has elapsed.
If you have reached the maximum number of verification code requests, try again 5 minutes later.
All new and existing users of the PJP are required to verify their identity to provide an additional layer of account security. The verification code will be sent to email address provided during registration and it must be inputted into the system when prompted.
If you encounter the following error/s during the email verification process or are not receiving your verification email, there are a few steps you can undertake to troubleshoot:
- Verification Failed
There are a few possible reasons for this problem:
- You have exceeded the maximum number of verification attempts.
- You have requested too many codes.
- An email with a verification code didn’t arrive.
If you completed the steps from email verification but you didn’t receive the email with a verification code within a few minutes:
- Check your email’s spam folder for the verification code.
- Ensure that the email address you are attempting to verify is able to receive email messages.
- Make sure that there aren’t any errors in the email address you are trying to verify.
- Verification code sent to my email address does not work.
There are a few possible reasons for this problem:
- You use the outdated verification code.
- The verification code is valid for 5 minutes after it was sent. Request a new code.
- Each request for sending a new code invalidates the existing code. Try again with the latest code.
- Refresh the page to clear the browser’s cache.
- You have exceeded the maximum number of verification attempts.
The verification code is invalidated after 3 failed attempts. Request a new code. After three failed attempts, OTP code can be requested again after 5min.
Yes, a user may request to change the email address linked to his/her PJP account through the Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC).
Yes, users are allowed to change mobile numbers in the eCourt PH.
No, having a shared account is prohibited under the Guidelines. Any person who deliberately allows another person to file any document using their account or, due to their negligence in the safekeeping or security of their account credentials, causes another to file using their account, shall be subject to disciplinary action (Section 3, Guidelines).
Any request for update regarding Bar information shall be coursed through the OBC.
No, the user shall pay his/her prescribed legal fees through the Judiciary ePayment Solution (JePS) of the Court. It is the Official Receipt generated by the JePS that shall be uploaded by the user to the eCourt PH for verification.
Yes, subsequent enhancements of the eCourt PH will include integration of the JePS for a more efficient and optimal user experience.
Issues concerning JePS may be reported through its dedicated
Helpdesk:
Telephone Nos.: 8525-7164 / 8525-7157
Email Address: jeps.support@judiciary.gov.ph
The Court shall issue notices in case the eCourt PH is under maintenance. During such period, filing in the Court through the eCourt PH shall be suspended and the filers shall submit pleadings, motions, and other documents via email transmittal.
No, missed deadlines due to system unavailability are not excused. It is the litigant and their counsels’ responsibility to monitor the status of their cases, deadlines included. The Court shall issue notices in case the eCourt PH is under maintenance. During such period, filing in the Court through the eCourt PH shall be suspended and the filers shall submit pleadings, motions, and other documents via email transmittal.
Users are advised to click the page refresh button of his/her browser if the eCourt PH becomes non-responsive during filing. In such cases, the previously inputted details by the users onto the eCourt PH prior to the point of non-responsiveness are already saved.
Technical issues on eCourt PH may be reported to the MISO Helpdesk at support.ecourt@judiciary.go.ph or through the eCourt PH Helpdesk Ticketing System, which can be located:
- As a Tile in the PJP (Dashboard);
- As a link in the eCourt PH Dashboard to be redirected to Helpdesk Ticketing System Dashboard; and
As a Button in the PJP Landing Page at https://portal.judiciary.gov.ph/, which shall be available to the public without the need to log into the PJP.
Yes, each digital file to be uploaded onto the system shall not exceed 100 mb.
No, there is no limit as to the number of attachments that can be uploaded per case. This means that the user may upload as many attachments as needed for his/her case for as long as each file does not exceed 100mb.
The eCourt PH can accept digital files in the following formats:
- For Documents (Pleadings, Motions, and Other Court Submissions) – PDF;
- For Images – .jpeg/.jpg/.png/.bmp/.gif;
- For Videos – .mp4/.avi/.mov.
The following are the prohibited format of pleadings, motions, and other Court submissions that cannot be uploaded to the electronic filing portal:
- Digital files not in the prescribed format;
- Password protected or encrypted digital files;
- Digital files, regardless of the format, with embedded malicious and/or executable code or scripts;
- Digital files, regardless of the format, that are archived, bundled into zip or RAR files; and
- Corrupted digital files, regardless of the format.
Kindly make sure that the digital files are in any of the foregoing format and if the respective sizes of each are within the 100 mb limit.
Yes, the eCourt PH allows its users to download case files that are found in their respective dashboards using their account.
eCourt PH is compatible with all browsers. For optimal experience, however, we recommend using chromium-based browser (e.g., Edge, Chrome, Brave, Opera, etc.) in accessing the system.
Yes, you may access the eCourt PH using a mobile device through a web browser. For optimal experience, however, we highly recommend using a desktop or laptop device when accessing the eCourt PH, especially when uploading motions, pleadings, and other documents for filing.
Yes, the eCourt PH is accessible from anywhere in the world as long as you have a stable internet connection and the correct log-in credentials.
Yes, there will be a session timeout from the eCourt PH once the user becomes inactive for 20 minutes.
Yes, eCourt PH employs security mechanisms that are in line with international standards and industry best practices. These measures ensure that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and filing history with eCourt PH is secure.
Using a public or shared computer in accessing any application is risky, and thus, highly discouraged. These computers may have malware, keyloggers, or other security vulnerabilities that can expose one’s credentials.
If there are indications that an eCourt PH account is compromised, the user is advised to immediately inform the Supreme Court through the Management Information Systems Office eCourt PH Helpdesk at the following contact details:
📞 02-8525-7157
📞 02-8525-7164
The user will be notified via email that his/her filing is successfully submitted. The user may also monitor the status of his/her filing through his/her eCourt PH dashboard.
No, editing or replacing an attachment after submission through the eCourt PH is not allowed. Replacing any attachment after submission may be done through filing of a proper motion.
No, any withdrawal or cancellation of a filing that is successfully submitted through the eCourt PH shall be done through filing of a proper motion before the Court.
After logging into the PJP, click the “eCourt” tile and the cases that you filed will appear on your dashboard. You may continue to view its details and status by clicking the case.
Under the Transition Guidelines, electronic service shall only be operational by 01 October 2025, after the transition period. Cases filed before the launch of eCourt PH is not yet covered by the automated service of outbound documents of the Court. Service for these cases shall still be governed by the Rules of Court, as amended.
Registered eCourt PH users can log into the system and view the docket sheet and download pleadings and documents that have been filed in relation to their case once these have been accepted by the Supreme Court.
Not yet. This feature will be made available in future updates of the eCourt PH. Currently, only registered eCourt PH users can access pleadings, motions, and other court documents related to their case. Select pleadings are presently made available to the public through the “Public Pleadings” microsite, which is accessible through https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/public-pleadings/.
Under the eCourt PH system, the official filing date and time is the date and time when the document is successfully submitted to the eCourt PH.
However, for purposes of determining timeliness of filing, the provisions of Rules of Court still govern. (e.g., personal filing – date and time of filing with the Court, as endorsed by the clerk of court; filing by registered mail or accredited courier – date as shown by the post office stamp on the envelope or the registry receipt; filing via email or other electronic means – date of electronic transmission. See Section 3, Rule 13 of the Amended Rules of Civil Procedure.)
Under the Transition Guidelines, electronic filing is only an added requirement. Thus, during the transition period—yes, a filer who personally files a physical copy of their submission may file electronically at a later time, but they must do so as soon as practicable, i.e., within 24 hours from physical filing. However, after the transition period, a covered filer must file all submissions for all covered cases electronically through the PJP.
“Assisted Filing” is a feature of the eCourt PH that caters to in-person filings of non-covered filers (i.e., those who are not required by the Supreme Court to file electronically under Section 4 of A.M. No. 25-06-16-SC or the Guidelines). This feature is separate and distinct from the general support extended by the JRO to the filers who are required to file their pleadings, motions, and other court submissions to the Supreme Court electronically under Section 3 of the Guidelines. In the latter case, it will be the filer who will personally fill out the fields required by the system using the Supreme Court’s computer, with the guidance of the JRO.
No, Assisted Filing is done with the assistance of the Judicial Records Office. The whole process of Assisted Filing including uploading of documents should be completed in one instance.
For a Covered Filer needing general support in accessing, or filing a submission through, the eCourt PH, they may proceed to the Docket Receiving Section of the JRO of the Court. The JRO, through its Docket Receiving Section, shall receive and process pleadings, motions, and other Court submissions using the eCourt PH on behalf of the covered filer.
Generally, digital signatures may be generated through the following means:
- Name: Typing your name where a signature is required (e.g., /s/ Jane Doe) is often sufficient per court rules for most documents.
- Digital Signature: Some documents may require a more advanced cryptographic digital signature. Specific rules will outline when this is necessary.
- System Authentication: Filing a document through your secure eFiling account serves as authentication for the filing itself.
The current version of eCourt PH uses system authentication for digital signature. When using eCourt PH, users’ digital signature pertains to their registered account with the PJP, which details are verified by the OBC. The Guidelines likewise provides that all filings made using a registered account in the PJP are conclusively presumed to have been made by the person under whose name the account is registered, even if the person has not signed their name in the pleading, motion, or other papers filed.
Other modes of generating digital signatures shall be integrated into the subsequent versions of eCourt PH.