How Do I eFile to an Existing Appeal?

When a document is eFiled, it will automatically send notice of the filing to PAAB and to the opposing party, if they are using eFile. 

  • To see if the opposing party using eFile, check the Service List or the Notice of Electronic Filing.
  • You are responsible for making sure any party not using eFile is served with the document through means authorized by PAAB rules. 
1

Log Into eFile

Log into eFile.

2

Select Existing Appeal

Click Existing Appeals or eFile>Existing Appeal from menu bar.

Enter Docket Number (ex. 2023-077-1500A) into the text box and click eFile.

Image of Existing Appeals button in PAAB eFile
3

Add Additional Documents

Add any additional documents to the filing, as desired. 

All eFiled documents must be saved as PDFs. If you need help, find out how to save documents as PDF. 

  • Select the Document Type (i.e. Motion, Taxpayer Exhibit, etc.) from the drop-down menu. If you are unsure of which document type to use, please refer to the eFile Document Guide.
  • Add Additional Text if necessary.
    • For example: enter an exhibit number or letter as additional text; enter the name of a motion as addition text; etc.
  • Click Browse/Choose File to find the document on your computer.
  • Click Add.
    • You can view the document by clicking on the document name in the “View Document” column.
    • If you added the wrong document, click on the document icon in the “Remove” column.

Repeat "Add Documents" steps to add additional documents to one filing before moving on to the next step. 

  • When you are finished adding documents to the filing, click Next. You can also go Back, or Move to Draft. 
4

Submit Filing

When you are ready to file, click Submit the Filing.

  • You can also Add/Remove Documents, go Back, Cancel (Delete) the filing or Move to Draft.
5

Verify Submission

  • A pop-up email message will appear that says: “Your submission is complete.  Click OK to file to PAAB.” Or you can click Cancel and you will be returned to the review and approve filings page where your choices are Add/Remove Documents, Back, Cancel (Delete), Move to Draft, or Submit the Filing.
  • If you clicked OK, your filing will be submitted to PAAB and a message “Your Filing has been submitted” will appear.
6

Check Filing Status

  • Click on Filing Status or go to the home page and click on My Filings to review the status of your submission. Status may be viewed for 60 days, and can be downloaded so it can be printed or saved on your computer.
  • Once PAAB has approved your document(s), the My Filings page will show that the document(s) are Filed.