Terms of use

Last updated: December 1, 2025

Terms of use for Lexius digital court services

1. Access to Lexius digital court services

2. Use of Lexius digital court services

3. Special conditions for the document filing service

3.1  Saving a draft filing

Note that it is impossible to save a draft filing relating to the “Automobile and driver’s licence” services described in the introduction.

If you are unable to complete your filing in Lexius during a single session, you may retrieve the draft filing for up to 60 days. All information, including uploaded documents, is saved automatically when you go to the next or previous step of the form. You can also save manually at any time by clicking the “save” button.

To retrieve a partially completed filing, log into the portal and navigate to the “Dépôts en cours de rédaction ou transmis” (drafts and filings) section. You can also delete filing information from this page.

The 60-day period begins on the day you start inputting information into a filing form, regardless of whether you have uploaded any documents.

Information about a draft filing and related documents may be accessible to a limited number of identified technical personnel at the Ministère de la Justice. They have access so they can help you solve any problems you may encounter (e.g. being unable to retrieve or delete filing information).

The save feature is intended, among other things, to prevent you from losing the information you have entered in the event of an unexpected interruption in the filing process (e.g., if you are unable to pay judicial fees or need to convert a file format for upload). You are expected to use this feature responsibly under the conditions specified above and to assess whether it is appropriate to upload a document to Lexius without completing the filing.

3.2 Time of filing

3.2.1 Automobile and driver’s licence

If you file your application online outside of Court of Québec office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time at the receiving court office), the application will be considered filed at the beginning of that court office’s next business day.

Note that the time stamp on your application is based on Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) or Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4), depending on the time of year. In some cases, this may differ from the time zone of the receiving court office.

For example, if on February 24 you file an application addressed to the Havre-Aubert court office in Îles-de-la-Madeleine, although it’s 3 p.m. at the courthouse (UTC-4), the time stamp on the application will be 2:00 p.m. (UTC-5).

The court clerk will determine the judicial fees for your application after it has been filed, and you will receive a notice indicating the amount to pay.

For your application to be considered legally received on the date it was filed with the Court of Québec office, you must pay the full amount no more than two days after the payment notice date.

By accepting the terms of use, you agree to receive notices related to your filing at the email address provided on the interactive form.

3.2.2 Non-contentious proceeding and class action

If you file a document online outside of Superior Court office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time at the receiving court office), the document will be considered filed at the beginning of that court office’s next business day. The Lexius platform takes into account the time zone of the receiving court office.

However, if judicial fees are required, your filing will not be considered legally accepted until those fees are paid in full.

The clerk can amend the costs associated with your document. If the clerk determines that additional judicial fees are applicable, you will receive a notice indicating the amount to be paid.

3.3 Processing of filings

Online filings with the office of the Court of Québec are processed on a priority basis within 24 hours during office hours.

Online filings with the office of the Superior Court are processed during office hours within 24 to 48 hours of receipt and following payment of the applicable judicial fees.

Additionally, except in the case of applications relating to the “Automobile and driver’s licence” services described in the introduction, you may designate a filing for expedited processing if the application is considered urgent by law, regulation or a court instruction.

Documents will be processed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and instructions.

3.4 Document format and file size requirements

3.4.1 Automobile and driver’s licence

Documents can only be filed in PDF format. There is software to help you easily convert documents into PDF format.

The total file size of all attachments must not exceed 100 MB. If the total exceeds 100 MB, you can reduce the file size by lowering the resolution, for example. If it still exceeds 100 MB, you may exceptionally submit your file(s) to the office of the Court of Québec by another means.

We recommend that you keep all paper documents after scanning and sending them.

3.4.2 Non-contentious proceeding and class action

Pleadings may only be filed as PDF files. Exhibits and supporting documents may be filed as GIF, JPEG, M4A, MP3, MP4, PDF, PNG, WAV or WMA files. There is software to help you easily convert documents into these formats.

Each file must not exceed 1 GB. If a file exceeds 1 GB, you can reduce its size by lowering the resolution, for example. You can also split it into several files, but avoid splitting a subject wherever possible. If it still exceeds 1 GB, you may exceptionally submit it to the office of the Superior Court by another means.

In either case, you must keep the original files in their original format and on their original storage medium until the judgment becomes final or until the date of the pleading terminating the proceeding, as provided for in section 10 of the Regulation respecting the Pilot project relating to digital transformation of the administration of justice.

3.5 Description, coding and date of exhibits and supporting documents

The following terms do not apply to the “Automobile and driver’s licence” services described in the introduction.

You must code your exhibits and supporting documents in accordance with the rules and instructions of the court.

You must provide a detailed description of the exhibit or supporting document being filed in the space provided. For example, under “Description,” you might write:

• for an exhibit, since exhibits must be defined as they were previously in the exhibits list: House contract of sale, XZ’s act of birth;
• for stenographer’s notes: XY’s stenographic notes;
• for an expert opinion: Medical report by Dr. XY, Psychosocial assessment by XY;
• for a statement that is sworn or deemed sworn: Sworn statement of XY.

You must also include the relevant date of the exhibit or supporting document you are filing. You are responsible for determining this date.

Typically, the relevant date is the date on the document itself. However, this date may vary depending on the nature of your request, the supporting facts or the conclusions sought. If you are submitting a batch of similar documents, the relevant date is generally the date of the first document.

For example:

• for correspondence or email threads, the relevant date is the date of the correspondence or first email;
• for a certificate issued by the registrar of civil status, two dates may be listed: the date of the event (e.g., birth or death) and the date the registrar of civil status issued the certificate. The relevant date may be one or the other, depending on why you are filing the certificate: either to prove the person’s date of birth/death or to show the date the registrar of civil status issued the certificate;
• for a sworn statement or expert report, the relevant date is the date it was signed;
• for stenographer’s notes: the relevant date is the date of the examination or hearing;
• for a document with no date, the relevant date is the date that a party can assign to it based on the nature of that party’s claim, the facts supporting it or the conclusions sought (e.g., an undated holograph will to which a date is assigned that will be demonstrated at the hearing).

3.6 Filing a restricted-access document

The following terms do not apply to the “Automobile and driver’s licence” services described in the introduction.

When filing a document containing information that is generally considered confidential, you can choose the “Sealed envelope” confidentiality level. In so doing, you ensure only persons designated by law or regulation can access it.

If you wish to file a document that requires a higher level of restriction than sealed envelope, you may exceptionally file it with the court office by another means on a physical medium. It will be kept at the court office in its physical form.

3.7 Batch filing

3.7.1 Automobile and driver’s licence

Each file you upload must contain only one document.

3.7.2 Non-contentious proceeding and class action

Each file you upload must contain only one document, with the following exceptions.

A file must contain only one pleading, unless the rules of civil procedure or established practice of the courts and partners indicate that a pleading may or must be accompanied by another document. For example, an originating application may include a summons or notice to appear. Proof of notification of a document may also be attached to that document or its extracts.

While a file should generally contain only one document, you can upload batches of similar documents in a single file. For example, you may include multiple invoices in the same file in a claim for payment for services rendered.

3.8 Discrepancies

Make sure the information you enter on the Lexius platform matches the information in the documents you attach to your filing.

For the “Non-contentious proceeding and class action” services described in the introduction, if there is a discrepancy, your filing might not be processed. In this case, you will be notified.

3.9 Filing in an existing court record

Filing in an existing court record is limited to specific situations:

1. For non-contentious proceedings: court records opened since April 24, 2023;
2. For class actions: court records opened since December 1st, 2025 following an application for authorization to bring a class action.

3.10 Compliance with the terms of use

Any documents you file must comply with the terms of use in order to be transmitted to the court office and processed by court office staff.

4.1 Any pleading, exhibit or other document filed through Lexius, including photographs of real evidence, may be included in the digital court record. Documents in a digital court record may be consulted in accordance with any access restrictions or prohibitions set out by law, regulation or court order.

By using Lexius, you authorize the MJQ and the courts, in the course of their functions, to reproduce, publish and publicly display, including by telecommunications, all or part of any documents you file through Lexius to which you hold the copyright. This authorization is granted with no territorial or time limit.

4.2 The Lexius platform and its content—including documents, texts, images and software—are protected by intellectual property rights, in particular copyright. The exercise of acts exclusive to the owner of copyrights on Lexius and its contents, including reproduction, adaptation or public display in whole or in part, without the written permission of the MJQ is prohibited.

If you consult a digital court record, please note that the documents it contains may be copyrighted by various persons, such as a party to the case.

You agree to respect the copyrights of the documents you access through Lexius, including not reproducing or publicly distributing them for commercial purposes. You are responsible for ensuring that the use you make of these documents respects copyright, in particular by obtaining the authorization of the copyright holder where necessary.

4.3 The Lexius name is an official trademark of the Gouvernement du Québec. Its use is prohibited without the authorization of the MJQ.

The Privacy Policy forms an integral part of Lexius’s terms of use.

6.1 Limitation of liability for Lexius

By using Lexius, you acknowledge that the MJQ is not liable for any costs, losses or damages that you may incur:

a. because you did not comply with these terms of use, or
b. because you did not comply with the laws, regulations or instructions in effect in Québec or with a court order.

Though we strive to keep Lexius content up to date and ensure secure navigation, we cannot guarantee:

a. that the content will always be complete, current or error-free,
b. that Lexius will always be accessible, secure or free from viruses or malware.

Although Lexius may contain legal information, it does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion. Only a lawyer or notary can provide legal advice for your personal situation.

6.2 Limitation of liability for other sites

While using Lexius, you may be redirected to external websites, for example to make a payment. When this happens, you leave Lexius and the MJQ is not responsible for the security of these other sites, their content or your use of them. Each external site has its own terms of use and privacy policy, which you should review.

6.3 Governing law

Lexius’s use is governed by the laws applicable in Québec. Any dispute arising from these terms of use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Québec.

7.1 Tariff of judicial fees

Applicable judicial fees are determined by the Tariff of judicial fees in civil matters in effect.

7.2 Payment of judicial fees

If judicial fees are required, you will be redirected to a secure payment platform. No banking information is collected by the MJQ, the Superior Court or the Court of Québec.

Payment can be made online after filing; the court office will send you a number for this purpose. For the “Automobile and driver’s licence” services described in the introduction, you will receive an application number. For the “Non-contentious proceeding and class action” services described in the introduction, you will be sent an invoice number and a filing number.

Online payments can only be made with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.