(a) Electronic Filing. Except as otherwise specifically provided, this Court and the court of appeals require most documents to be electronically filed. Rule 103 and Court Operating Rule 27 govern the electronic filing of documents and apply if there is a conflict with any other Rule. When filing a document in an appellate court, Rule 103 and Court Operating Rule 27 should be reviewed as well as the local rules of the court in which the document is to be filed. If a document is filed electronically, no paper copies are required to be filed except as provided by local court rule.
Rule 84.025.Filing in and Notice from Appellate Courts.
Part II · Rule 84: Procedure in All Appellate Courts · Last amended July 1, 2024 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceRule 84.025 requires most documents filed in the Missouri Supreme Court and Court of Appeals to be filed electronically under Rule 103 and Court Operating Rule 27, sets out how those ineligible for electronic filing may file on paper instead, and specifies how court notices reach registered and non-registered parties.
Full Text of Rule 84.025
(b) Paper Filing. Those who are ineligible to file documents electronically shall comply with all provisions of Rules 81 to 84 except the documents shall be filed in paper form with the clerk's office and shall comply with Rule 81.21 as to format.
(c) Notice. Any notice from the court shall be made to the registered users through the electronic filing system and to all others as provided in Rule 43.01.
Amendment History
Adopted August 15, 2023, eff. July 1, 2024.
Plain-English Summary
Rule 84.025 states the baseline for how documents reach a Missouri appellate court in the first place. Except where a rule specifically says otherwise, filing in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals is electronic, governed by Rule 103 and Court Operating Rule 27, which control if any other rule conflicts with them. A filer should check both of those and the local rules of the specific court before filing. If a document is filed electronically, no paper copies are needed unless a local court rule requires them.
For anyone ineligible to file electronically, the rule provides an alternative: comply with Rules 81 through 84 as written, file in paper form with the clerk’s office, and follow the formatting requirements of Rule 81.21. On notice, the rule draws the same line — registered users of the electronic filing system get court notices through that system, while everyone else receives notice as provided in Rule 43.01.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to file appellate documents electronically in Missouri?
Yes, with limited exceptions, under Rule 103 and Court Operating Rule 27, which govern and control over conflicting provisions elsewhere.
What if I’m not able to file electronically?
You file on paper with the clerk’s office, complying with Rules 81 through 84 generally and with Rule 81.21’s formatting requirements.
Do I need to send paper copies if I already e-filed?
No, unless a local court rule requires paper copies in addition to the electronic filing.
How will I learn about actions the court takes in my case?
Registered users of the electronic filing system receive notice through that system; everyone else is notified as provided in Rule 43.01.
What governs if this rule conflicts with another appellate rule on filing?
Rule 103 and Court Operating Rule 27 apply and control over any conflicting provision.
Source & verification. Rule text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Missouri State & Federal Court Rules, adopted by the
Supreme Court of Missouri. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
Official source
Also known as: Missouri appellate e-filing requirementpaper filing for ineligible partieselectronic filing system court noticeRule 103 appellate filing