Is NYSCEF down right now?

This page checks the official NYSCEF homepage in real time and reports whether it is responding. If the indicator is red, NYSCEF appears to be down or unreachable; if amber, it is responding slowly. Use the Refresh button for a live re-check. Because your own network or browser can also cause errors, confirm by trying the official NYSCEF site directly.

What do I do if NYSCEF is down and I have a filing deadline?

Document the outage with a timestamped screenshot showing the error, try a different browser and clearing your cache, and check nycourts.gov for a service notice. Courts generally accept proof of a system outage as grounds to extend a filing deadline for good cause under CPLR 2004. Preserve your evidence and, where possible, file as soon as the system is restored.

How do I report a NYSCEF outage?

Call the NYSCEF Resource Center help desk at (646) 386-3033 or email nyscef@nycourts.gov. Reporting the outage — and noting the time you reported it — helps document the problem if you later need a deadline extension.

What is the NYSCEF help desk phone number?

The NYSCEF Resource Center help desk can be reached at (646) 386-3033. It assists with login problems, filing errors, and system outages.

Is NYSCEF Down? Live NYSCEF System Status

A real-time check of the official New York State Courts Electronic Filing System (NYSCEF). We probe the NYSCEF homepage and report whether it is up, slow, or unreachable — with response time and recent uptime history.

This is an independent, automated check of the public NYSCEF homepage. A green result means the site responded; it does not guarantee that every NYSCEF function (login, filing, search) is working. When in doubt, verify on the official NYSCEF site ↗.

What to do if NYSCEF is down

Clear your browser cache and cookies, then reload NYSCEF — stale sessions are a common cause of errors that look like an outage.
Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge) or a private/incognito window to rule out a local problem.
Check for a posted service notice at nycourts.gov — planned maintenance and known outages are sometimes announced there.
Call the NYSCEF help desk: (646) 386-3033 to confirm the outage and report your issue.
If you have a filing deadline today, document the outage. Take a screenshot showing the error and the timestamp. Courts generally accept proof of a system outage as grounds for a deadline extension for good cause under CPLR 2004.
Report the outage by email to nyscef@nycourts.gov so there is a written record.

Not legal advice — if a deadline is at risk, consult counsel and the assigned court promptly. Use the CPLR Deadline Calculator to confirm exactly when your deadline falls.

Only filing is affected by an outage — previously filed public documents may still be reachable. Try NYSCEF guest search →

Uptime history — last 48 hours

Hour (ET)	Uptime	Checks
Jul 21, 5 PM	100.0%	1/1 reachable
Jul 21, 4 PM	100.0%	15/15 reachable
Jul 21, 3 PM	100.0%	17/17 reachable
Jul 21, 2 PM	100.0%	16/16 reachable
Jul 21, 1 PM	100.0%	20/20 reachable
Jul 21, 12 PM	100.0%	17/17 reachable
Jul 21, 11 AM	100.0%	16/16 reachable
Jul 21, 10 AM	100.0%	20/20 reachable
Jul 21, 9 AM	100.0%	20/20 reachable
Jul 21, 8 AM	100.0%	12/12 reachable
Jul 21, 7 AM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 21, 6 AM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 21, 5 AM	100.0%	12/12 reachable
Jul 21, 4 AM	100.0%	12/12 reachable
Jul 21, 3 AM	100.0%	14/14 reachable
Jul 21, 2 AM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 21, 1 AM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 21, 12 AM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 20, 11 PM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 20, 10 PM	100.0%	14/14 reachable
Jul 20, 9 PM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 20, 8 PM	100.0%	12/12 reachable
Jul 20, 7 PM	100.0%	12/12 reachable
Jul 20, 6 PM	100.0%	14/14 reachable
Jul 20, 5 PM	100.0%	15/15 reachable
Jul 20, 4 PM	100.0%	17/17 reachable
Jul 20, 3 PM	100.0%	19/19 reachable
Jul 20, 2 PM	100.0%	19/19 reachable
Jul 20, 1 PM	100.0%	20/20 reachable
Jul 20, 12 PM	100.0%	17/17 reachable
Jul 20, 11 AM	100.0%	16/16 reachable
Jul 20, 10 AM	100.0%	17/17 reachable
Jul 20, 9 AM	100.0%	17/17 reachable
Jul 20, 8 AM	100.0%	15/15 reachable
Jul 20, 7 AM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 20, 6 AM	100.0%	12/12 reachable
Jul 20, 5 AM	100.0%	12/12 reachable
Jul 20, 4 AM	100.0%	12/12 reachable
Jul 20, 3 AM	100.0%	12/12 reachable
Jul 20, 2 AM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 20, 1 AM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 20, 12 AM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 19, 11 PM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 19, 10 PM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 19, 9 PM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 19, 8 PM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 19, 7 PM	100.0%	12/12 reachable
Jul 19, 6 PM	100.0%	13/13 reachable
Jul 19, 5 PM	100.0%	11/11 reachable

“Reachable” counts checks where NYSCEF returned a normal or slow response. Checks run roughly every few minutes; history builds up over time.

Official NYSCEF links

Official NYSCEF system ↗
NYSCEF help desk: (646) 386-3033 · nyscef@nycourts.gov
NY State Unified Court System (nycourts.gov) ↗
Trouble logging in? See our NYSCEF attorney login guide →

Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This site is not affiliated with the New York State Unified Court System. Verify all deadlines with the applicable CPLR provisions and consult qualified legal counsel.