Tracking your filings & case status
After submitting your envelope in LITEFile, you can monitor its progress through the clerk's review workflow using the My Cases / Filing Statuses dashboard.
Understanding filing statuses
When you submit an envelope, it passes through several standard stages:
| Status | What it means | What you should do |
|---|---|---|
| Submitted / Pending | Your envelope has been received by the electronic filing system and is in the court clerk's review queue. | No action required. The clerk typically reviews documents within 1 to 3 business days. |
| Under Review | A deputy court clerk is currently inspecting your documents, party names, and payment details. | Stand by for email confirmation. |
| Accepted | The court clerk has accepted your filing! A case number has been assigned (if new) and stamped copies of your documents are now official court records. | Download your stamped documents for your records and serve copies on any opposing parties if required by law. |
| Rejected | The clerk rejected one or more documents in your envelope due to an error, missing form, signature issue, or incorrect fee code. | Read the clerk's rejection explanation note, correct the specified issue, and resubmit. |
Viewing filing details & clerk notes
To view the full history and clerk notes for any submitted filing:
- Click on My Cases or Filing Statuses in the navigation header.
- Select the filing you wish to inspect.
- Review the timeline of events:
- Submission timestamp
- Envelope ID
- Court location & assigned case number
- List of attached documents with downloadable stamped PDFs
- Official clerk notes or rejection reasons
What to do if your filing is rejected
If a court clerk rejects your filing, do not panic! Filings are often rejected for minor technical or formatting reasons.
Common reasons for rejection:
- Missing signature: A signature line on the petition or affidavit was left blank.
- Incorrect filing type: The document was filed under an inappropriate document code (e.g., filing a Proposed Order as a Motion).
- Missing supporting form: The local court requires an additional cover sheet (such as Cook County's County Division Information Sheet).
- Legibility or file formatting: The PDF was blurry, password-protected, or contained non-standard formatting.
How to resubmit:
- Open the rejected filing in My Cases.
- Read the exact Clerk Rejection Note explaining why the document was returned.
- If you need clarification on local requirements, check the court clerk contact information provided directly on the filing details screen.
- Correct your PDF document, start a new filing, and re-upload the corrected form.