E-filing PDF checker for any court

Requirements at a glance

File size	15 MB is the lowest per-document limit among the courts listed here (S.D.N.Y.).
Text-searchable	Required Required by most e-filing courts
PDF/A	Recommended Required by some courts (for example NYSCEF)
Page size	8½ × 11 in (US Letter) 8½ × 11 in is standard for U.S. courts
File name	Up to 50 characters, letters and numbers Short, plain file names avoid upload errors (Texas: 50 characters)
Documents per PDF	One document per PDF Many courts require each document as its own PDF
Not allowed	Passwords or security settings, JavaScript, Files embedded inside the PDF, Audio, video or 3D content, Unflattened form fields, Comments and highlights, Layers

What is the maximum PDF file size for Any court (strict common rules)?: 15 MB is the lowest per-document limit among the courts listed here (S.D.N.Y.).
Do PDFs have to be text-searchable?: Yes. Source: Required by most e-filing courts. Scanned pages need OCR before filing; see how to make a PDF text-searchable.
Is PDF/A required?: It is recommended rather than required. Source: Required by some courts (for example NYSCEF).
Can I file a password-protected PDF?: No. Source: Rejected by most courts listed here. See how to remove PDF security.
Can the PDF still have fillable form fields?: No. Source: Flatten fillable forms (D. Or., D. Nev.). See how to flatten a PDF.
Can I combine several documents into one PDF?: No. Source: Many courts require each document as its own PDF.