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US Court of Appeals - Eighth Circuit Fax Number — Fax Court Filings and Documents

The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, whose clerk's office is in St. Louis, can be reached by fax at 314-244-2780 for motions, briefs, and emergency filings. Like most federal appellate courts, the Eighth Circuit expects routine documents through CM/ECF, and fax is typically reserved for emergency situations or when electronic filing is unavailable. Before sending, read the court's local rules to confirm a fax will be accepted for your particular filing.

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US Court of Appeals - Eighth Circuit Fax Number

314-244-2780

Hours: Clerk's office typically operates Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM local time. Fax machines may accept outside these hours.

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What You Can Fax to US Court of Appeals - Eighth Circuit

  • Motions and briefs
  • Case correspondence
  • Emergency filings
  • Attorney appearance forms
  • Settlement documents
Tip: Put the case number prominently on every page so the clerk's office can match your pages to the docket. Treat fax as the fallback when CM/ECF is down or an emergency motion cannot wait, not as the default channel. The St. Louis clerk's office generally works Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, though the fax machine may take pages outside those hours; either way, keep your confirmation as evidence of when you transmitted.

Faxing to US Court of Appeals - Eighth Circuit — FAQ

The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit fax number is 314-244-2780, reaching the clerk's office in St. Louis. Confirm current filing requirements with the clerk before sending, since local rules govern what may be faxed.

Most filings go through CM/ECF, with fax generally limited to emergency motions or times when electronic filing is unavailable. Check the court's local rules to see whether your specific document qualifies.

A fax received before midnight on the due date usually counts as filed that day, but some courts require receipt by close of business instead. Read the Eighth Circuit's rules and keep your delivery confirmation as proof of the filing time.

You can fax the motion to 314-244-2780 from email and get a delivery confirmation back, which documents exactly when the pages reached the clerk. Plans start at $12.99/mo and choosing your number is free.

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