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Uploading and analyzing documents

How AI classifies your uploads and what information it extracts.

Last updated June 3, 2026

Uploading files

Inside a case, open the Documents area and drag in your files, or click to browse. DocTik accepts common formats including PDF, Word documents, and images of paper documents. You can upload several files at once — court papers you have been served, contracts, letters, receipts, screenshots, and anything else relevant to your matter.

Automatic classification

As each document finishes uploading, the AI reads it and classifies what it is — for example a complaint, a summons, a motion, a lease, a notice, or correspondence. This tagging is what lets DocTik organize your case automatically instead of leaving you to sort everything by hand.

If the AI gets a classification wrong, you can correct it. Your correction sticks and helps keep the rest of the case organized.

What gets extracted

Beyond classifying the document, the AI pulls out the details that matter for your case:

  • Party names and their roles in the matter
  • Case numbers, court names, and county
  • Important dates — service dates, hearing dates, and response deadlines
  • A plain-language summary of what the document says and why it matters

Detected dates can flow into your timeline as deadlines, so a response date buried on page three of a notice does not get missed.

Reviewing the analysis

Open any document to see its summary and extracted details side by side with the original. This is a fast way to understand a dense legal document without reading every line. Always confirm anything date- or deadline-related against the document itself.

A note on accuracy

AI analysis is a starting point, not a substitute for reading the document. Verify extracted dates and deadlines yourself, since missing a deadline can have serious consequences for your case.

DocTik is a legal information and organization tool, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. Always verify deadlines and citations, and consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.