E-File a Document
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NOTE: If you need to make a Transportation Insurance E-Filing, please click here.
You can search and retrieve documents that have been electronically filed. If you are interested in following a particular proceeding or industry or type of document, check out the Commission's proceeding Subscription Service.
In addition to formal pleadings, the electronic filing system will now allow parties to also submit (by uploading) supporting documents such as testimony, work papers, workshop reports, and other material. In specific proceedings, the Administrative Law Judge will direct the parties to submit (by uploading) supporting documents. These documents are not formally "filed" in the docket and are not part of the record of the proceeding unless they are accepted into the record by the Administrative Law Judge.
Please read the disclaimer before submitting/uploading any supporting documents. Instructions for using the supporting documents feature and an explanation of the naming conventions for supporting documents are also provided.
Before you start E-Filing you need:
- An e-mail Account to receive communications about your filing.
- An Internet connection. The faster your connection (DSL, cable, etc.) the better.
- A web browser. In Windows, Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome can be used.
- For the Macintosh, Safari, Firefox or Chrome are recommended.
- A program able to create PDF/A compliant documents. Adobe Acrobat 7.0 (or higher version) of Professional works. SCANNING DOCUMENTS IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED!
- Copy of the Rules of Practice and Procedure for the e-filing rules (Rule 1.13).
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Need HELP? Please email us at Efile-help.
Public Advisor's Office
Email
public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov
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1-866-849-8391 (Southern California)
Mailing Address
California Public Utilities Commission
Public Advisor's Office
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA
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Please email: ALJ_Docket_Office@cpuc.ca.gov with the following valid information to receive a new user registration:
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Once we receive the above information, we will move forward with your registration.
E-Filing
The Electronic Filing (E-Filing) System allows you to file documents in formal proceedings at the California Public Utilities Commission from your office using a web-based application.
ALERT: New Registrations option is currently not available. Please email: ALJ_Docket_Office@cpuc.ca.gov with the following valid information to receive a new user registration:
- Email Address:
- First Name:
- Last Name:
- Firm Name (If applicable):
- Street Address:
- City:
- State:
- Zip Code:
- Telephone Number:
Once we receive the above information, we will move forward with your new registration.
Notice of Authorized Use
You will be accessing a State of California information system.
This e-filing system is for official use only in connection with matters properly before the California Public Utilities Commission. Unauthorized or improper use of this system may result in administrative action, civil penalties, and/or criminal prosecution under California Penal Code Section 502 and other applicable laws.
By proceeding, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You are an authorized user accessing this system for official agency-related purposes only.
- You will not use this system for personal, commercial use such as advertising, or any non-official purpose.
- All information submitted through this system must be truthful, complete, and relevant to a matter properly before the agency.
- Your use of this system may be monitored, recorded, and audited.
- Unauthorized access, misuse, or abuse of this system is strictly prohibited and may result in prosecution or penalties to the fullest extent of the law.
If you are not an authorized user, you must exit the system immediately.
ATTENTION: E-Filing may not work for all users. If you are unable to e-file documents, you may submit your filing as a hard-copy* to the following address:
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94012-3298
ATTN: Docket Office
*All mail-in submissions need to contain 1 original and 3 copies of each filing. Any filing with confidential information must be accompanied by a public version of the document, along with a Motion for Leave to File Under Seal (Rule 11.4 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure).