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U.S. District Court, District of Oregon e-filing PDF requirements

Check your PDF against this court's e-filing rules before you file. Rules checked October 2026 from the sources below.

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Requirements at a glance

File sizeEach PDF up to 75 MB. Split larger files and attach them to the main document.
Text-searchableRequired
D. Or. LR 5-2(b): all documents and exhibits must be text-searchable
PDF/ANot required
Not allowedPasswords or security settings, JavaScript, Files embedded inside the PDF, Audio, video or 3D content, Unflattened form fields

Also worth knowing

Questions

What is the maximum PDF file size for U.S. District Court, District of Oregon?
Each PDF up to 75 MB. Split larger files and attach them to the main document.
Do PDFs have to be text-searchable?
Yes. Source: D. Or. LR 5-2(b): all documents and exhibits must be text-searchable. Scanned pages need OCR before filing; see how to make a PDF text-searchable.
Is PDF/A required?
No. The court's published rules don't require PDF/A.
Can I file a password-protected PDF?
No. Source: CM/ECF rejects encrypted or password-protected PDFs. See how to remove PDF security.
Can the PDF still have fillable form fields?
No. Source: Unflattened fillable forms are prohibited. See how to flatten a PDF.

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Fix common problems

Make a PDF text-searchableRun OCR on scanned pages so the court accepts them.Save a PDF as PDF/AThe archival format New York requires and Florida recommends.Flatten a PDF for filingRemove form fields, comments, layers, scripts and attachments.Shrink a PDF under the size limitCompress scans or split the file to fit the court's cap.Remove PDF passwords and securityCourts reject locked or restricted PDFs.Resize pages to 8½ × 11Fix A4, legal-size and odd pages.