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Facsimile Transmission Cover Sheet (Fax Filing)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2007

This form is a cover sheet used when sending documents to the court by fax. It tells the court what documents are being sent and how the filing fees are being paid.

The court describes it as: If you are filing documents in a court by fax, tell the court what documents you are filing and how you are paying the filing fees.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a person or lawyer is sending documents to the court using a fax machine.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes spaces for the attorney or party sending the documents to fill out the information. It also has sections for the court to use.
What does this form help with?
It helps tell the court exactly which documents are being sent via fax and how the required filing fees are being paid.
Does this form involve paying fees?
Yes, the form has sections to authorize payment for filing fees and fax fees using a credit card or an attorney account.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2007.

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