North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 150B. Administrative Procedure Act § 150B-23.3. Electronic filing

(1) “Electronic filing” means the electronic transmission of the petition, notice of hearing, pleadings, or any other documents filed in a contested case with the Office of Administrative Hearings, as further defined by rules adopted by the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(2) “Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP)” means the service provided by the Office of Administrative Hearings for e-filing and e-service of documents via the Internet.

(3) “Electronic service” means the electronic transmission of the petition, notice of hearing, pleadings, or any other documents in a contested case, as further defined by rules adopted by the Office of Administrative Hearings.