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ATJ 8020.5

Certification for Exemption from e-Filing

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective August 1, 2025

This form is a certification used in the Appellate Court to state that a person is exempt from filing documents electronically (e-filing). It asks the filer to provide case details and explain why they cannot e-file.

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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 filing an appeal in the Appellate Court of Illinois and the filer needs to prove they are exempt from the electronic filing system.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who needs to file this form?
This form is used when filing in the Appellate Court and the filer needs to certify an exemption from e-filing.
What are some reasons a person might be exempt from e-filing?
A person might be exempt if they are in jail or prison, filing in a juvenile case, or if a disability prevents them from e-filing.
If I fill this out by hand, how do I sign it?
If you are filling out this form by hand, you must sign and print your name.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2025.

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