CM/ECF Registration Requirements
You must meet the following requirements before registering to e-file with this court:
- Attorneys must be in good standing and admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Western District of Washington. See the WAWD Attorney Admissions page.
- Each applicants must review and meet all technical requirements. See the Administrative Procedures and Technical Requirements for Electronic Filing (“Electronic Filing Procedures”).
- Each applicant for a CM/ECF account must have an upgraded PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) account and login. Please review this guide to verify that you have an upgraded PACER account. If you do not have a PACER account, please visit the PACER website or contact the PACER Service Center at (800) 676-6856.
Attorney Account: An attorney account may be requested by an attorney who is in good standing and admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. See Local Rules W.D. Wash LCR 83.1, Local Rules Bankruptcy Rule 5005-1.
> Step-by-Step Registration Guide for Attorneys
Limited Account for Other Entities: Out-of-state attorneys, paralegals, institutional creditors, mediators in The Honorable Thomas T. Glover Mediation Program, and Court-approved transcription service providers may be eligible to participate in ECF on a limited basis for the purpose of filing proofs of claims, transfers of claims, withdrawal of claims, reaffirmation agreements, and other privileges as may be added at the discretion of the Clerk of the Court. Note: electronic claims filing procedures provide the ability to file proofs of claims and related pleadings without the requirement of an ECF or PACER account.
> Step-by-Step Registration Guide for Non-Attorneys
Account Activation: PACER will alert the court of the registration request. If the requested permission is granted, the filer will receive an email from the court confirming activation of the filing privileges. Please allow one business day for activation.
Maintain Your Account
Step-by-step account maintenance guides on frequently asked topics:
- Adding a Filing Agent
- Updating Your Contact Information (name, firm, address, phone)
- Updating Primary Email & Noticing Frequency
- Updating Secondary Email