| 4 Steps to Start Preparing for Odyssey File & Serve |
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| Step #1: Review the System and Other Requirements |
| System Requirements: An Internet browser. Most browsers should work, but we recommend Safari 5.1 or higher, Firefox 9.0, or Internet Explorer 8.0 or a higher release version. |
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| What Else is Required: |
- a valid e-mail address, which you must update in the system if it changes at any time in the future, and
- a VISA, MasterCard, or Discover credit or debit card for the statutory filing and eServe fee. American Express is not accepted.
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| Step #2: Designate an eFile "Administrator" |
| Choose a firm/agency representative(s) to be an eFile "Administrator." The eFile Administrator will be responsible for creating and managing the Odyssey File & Serve (OFS) account and firm user information. |
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| Step #3: Attend a Training |
| The eFile Administrator should attend an OFS training listed below BEFORE registering an account for the firm/agency in the OFS system. The training is important because it provides details on how to manage an OFS account and add more administrators. |
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| In-Person Training: An in-person training session will be offered at the Hastings location. Instructors are court staff who have significant experience using the eFile and eServe tools. In-person training sessions will be offered in November.
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| Online Training: Online trainings are conducted via WebEx and include guidance from an experienced trainer who can answer specific questions about how to use the OFS system. Sign up for online training. |
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Video Tutorials: Already a registered OFS user and just need a refresher on how to eFile and eServe? Tyler Technologies offers five self-paced video tutorials (approx. 5-7 minutes each) that cover the basics of getting started with OFS, entering case information, uploading documents, and doing electronic service.
Watch video tutorials |
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| Step 4: Register for an OFS Account |
| Click on "Register Now" in the login box on the Odyssey File & Serve website to complete the registration process and set up an OFS account for a firm or agency. NOTE: The eFile Administrator only needs to register and create an account one time to enable legal professionals in their firm or agency to e-file and e-serve in the Minnesota state courts that use Odyssey File & Serve. |
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