Q. Do motions have to be electronically filed?
A. Yes. Motions in mandatory or voluntary/consensual e-filed matters have to be electronically filed.
 Q: Is there a required format for the motion papers filed electronically?
A: Yes. Motion papers should be filed together in one bookmarked and searchable PDF, linking to each separate supporting document/exhibit. A brief description of the bookmarked document should be included. For example – “ Exhibit A- Notice of Appeal.”
Q: Does the Court require hard copies of e-filed motions?
A: Yes. One hard copy of an e-filed motion must be filed with the Court within two business days of receipt of email notification that the clerk has reviewed and processed the electronic version of the motion.
Q: I want to file an interim relief application. Will the Court permit the initial submission to be filed and served in hard copy?
A: The general rule is that applications for interim relief and the underlying motion papers must be e-filed. In the limited circumstance where a party seeking emergency relief is unable to comply with the e-filing requirements without being adversely affected, the Court will permit an interim relief application to be initially filed in hard copy and e-filed thereafter. If an interim application is initially filed in hard copy, it must be accompanied by a notice of hard copy submission on the form provided by the Court.
(See https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/ad1/e-filing/EfilingFAQVersion4.pdf) (Last accessed July 11, 2021)