The New York Statement of Authorization For Electronic Filing (Surrogates Court Managing Attorney Authorizing Filing Agent Entity) is a document used by lawyers and other professionals that are authorized to file documents electronically with the Surrogates Court. This document is filed by an attorney who is working on behalf of a client to authorize a filing agent to electronically submit court documents on the attorney's behalf. The document is intended to provide proof that the attorney is authorized to make electronic filings on behalf of their client. There are two types of New York Statement of Authorization For Electronic Filing: Surrogates Court Managing Attorney Authorizing Filing Agent Entity and Surrogates Court Managing Attorney Authorizing Filing Agent Entity for Custody and Visitation.