New York courts: PDF requirements for e-filing
Courts in New York don't share one limit: they range from 4 MB per file (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.) to 100 MB (New York NYSCEF). A PDF one court accepts can be refused by another, so check the exact court you're filing in.
Federal district courts in New York
| Court | Per PDF | Per filing | Searchable text | Bookmarks | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York | 40 MB | — | — | — | |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York | 50 MB | — | — | — | |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York | 15 MB | — | — | — | |
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York | 50 MB | — | — | — |
Federal bankruptcy courts in New York
| Court | Per PDF | Per filing | Searchable text | Bookmarks | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York | 4 MB | — | — | — | |
| U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York | 35 MB | — | — | — | |
| U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York | 50 MB | — | — | — | |
| U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York | 20 MB | — | — | — |
Federal appeals court for New York
| Court | Per PDF | Per filing | Searchable text | Bookmarks | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit | 10 MB | — | — | — |
Specialized federal courts
| Court | Per PDF | Per filing | Searchable text | Bookmarks | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Court of International Trade | 50 MB | — | — | — |
New York state courts
| Court | Per PDF | Per filing | Searchable text | Bookmarks | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division (2nd, 3rd and 4th Departments) | 100 MB | — | Required | Required | |
| New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department | 100 MB | — | Required | Required | |
| New York trial courts (NYSCEF) | 100 MB | — | Required | Recommended |