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

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, seated in Philadelphia, lists 215-597-2253 as its fax line. Routine motions and briefs are expected through CM/ECF electronic filing, so fax at the Third Circuit is generally reserved for emergency filings or cases where e-filing isn't available. Check the court's local rules before faxing, because the clerk's office decides when a faxed document is accepted.

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US Court of Appeals - Third Circuit Fax Number

215-597-2253

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 - Third Circuit

  • Motions and briefs
  • Case correspondence
  • Emergency filings
  • Attorney appearance forms
  • Settlement documents
Tip: Put the case number at the top of every page so the clerk can match your filing to the right docket. Use the fax line as a backup to CM/ECF rather than your standard channel for Third Circuit submissions. For an emergency motion, send through Send FAX Mail and keep the delivery confirmation as proof your document reached 215-597-2253 before the deadline.

Faxing to US Court of Appeals - Third Circuit — FAQ

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit uses 215-597-2253. Verify current requirements with the Philadelphia clerk's office, since the court governs when a faxed filing will be accepted.

Briefs and routine motions are expected through CM/ECF electronic filing. Fax is typically limited to emergencies or situations where e-filing isn't available, so read the local rules before relying on it.

A fax received before midnight on the due date usually counts as filed that day, but some courts require receipt by close of business. Check the Third Circuit's rules, and save your Send FAX Mail delivery confirmation as proof of the arrival time.

The clerk's office generally runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM local time. The fax machine may receive documents outside those hours, though staff process filings during the business day.

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