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CM/ECF Information

CM/ECF stands for Case Management/Electronic Case Files. It is the national electronic filing system used by the federal courts in the United States. This system allows attorneys and other authorized users to file court documents electronically, manage cases, and access court records online.

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Northern District’s 
Electronic Docketing System

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Dockets of All 
United States Courts

Setting Up Your CM/ECF Account
  • CM/ECF Registration Instructions for Attorneys
  • CM/ECF Registration Instructions for Pro Se Litigants
  • Information for Non-Attorney Filers
  • PACER & CM/ECF Contacts
  • CM/ECF Frequently Asked Questions
Managing Your CM/ECF Account
  • Updating your contact information: password, email address, firm name, etc.
  • How do I substitute an attorney on a given case?
  • I have changed firms or an attorney has left our firm. What do I do?
  • Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs)
  • NEF FAQs
Preparing Your CM/ECF Filing
  • Filing Preparation   FAQs
  • E-Filing PDFs FAQs
  • Document Redaction
E-Filing Case Documents
  • Opening Cases
  • Case Opening Tutorial
  • Filing Under Seal
  • EM/ECF Events
CM/ECF Support & Troubleshooting
  • Contacting the CM/ECF Help Desk
  • Avoiding Common CM/ECF Errors
  • Correcting E-Filing Mistakes
  • How to File Certificate of Interested Entities
  • Troubleshooting/FAQs