A lawyer who is willing to accept service of papers by fax by a non-attorney shall so indicate by including his or her fax machine telephone number, designated as a "fax number," as part of the lawyer's name, address, and telephone number on a document filed in an action.
§ 6-614.Consent to service.
Article 6: Fax Filing · Last amended April 13, 2022 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceThis section lets an attorney consent to accept fax service of papers from a non-attorney by listing a fax telephone number, labeled as a "fax number," alongside the attorney’s name, address, and telephone number on a document filed in the action.
Full Text of § 6-614
Amendment History
§ 6-614 amended April 13, 2022.
Plain-English Summary
Fax filing under Article 6 is largely a non-attorney tool, but service is a separate question, and § 6-614 gives attorneys a simple way to opt in. A lawyer who is willing to accept service of papers by fax from a non-attorney shows that willingness in a specific, low-friction way: by including a fax telephone number, labeled as a "fax number," as part of the name, address, and telephone number the attorney already lists on a document filed in the case.
There is no separate consent form or motion required. Listing the fax number in that signature-block-style information is itself the consent. An attorney who does not want to accept fax service from a self-represented opponent leaves that fax number off.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does an attorney agree to accept fax service from a self-represented party?
By including a fax telephone number, labeled "fax number," along with the attorney’s name, address, and telephone number on a document filed in the action.
Is an attorney required to accept fax service under this section?
No. Listing a fax number is what shows willingness to accept it; an attorney who omits the fax number has not consented under this section.
What happens if an attorney does not list a fax number on filed documents?
Nothing under this section requires accepting fax service in that case; the attorney has not indicated a willingness to accept it this way.
Does this section let attorneys serve each other by fax without consent?
The section addresses a lawyer’s willingness to accept fax service specifically from a non-attorney, shown by listing a fax number on a filed document.
Is a separate written consent needed beyond listing the fax number?
No. Including the fax number, labeled as such, alongside the attorney’s other contact information on a filed document is how the section says consent is indicated.
Source & verification. Section text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Judicial Branch, adopted by the
Supreme Court of Nebraska. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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