Access to file documents and pleadings in CM/ECF requires a login and password to the local court’s CM/ECF system.*  The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida will provide electronic filing access to trustees, attorneys, and bankruptcy creditors (limited use) upon registration and completion of training or receipt of proof of CM/ECF online filing from another federal court.  Attorneys applying for full access must be admitted to practice in the Northern District of Florida.  Admission status will be verified with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida prior to approving requests for a login and password.  Please note that for security purposes, we will not provide a login and password by telephone.  This information will only be provided by email to the primary email address listed on the registration form.  There is no fee for filing documents via CM/ECF.

Access to view documents and pleadings in CM/ECF requires a login and password to the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) program.  Users must register with PACER for access. The PACER login and password will grant you access to all federal courts using CM/ECF.  Electronic case participants will receive a Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) email of documents filed in their cases. The NEF will contain a link to access the document through PACER one time free of charge. Otherwise, there is a fee to view pleadings, documents, and reports through PACER. Opinions may be viewed for free. 

Visit the PACER website for information about fees and the waiver of fees incurred during the same quarter totaling $30 or less.  

*Some federal courts are on the “Next Generation” (NextGen) of CM/ECF which provides a single sign-on for multiple courts through PACER.  The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida is not a NextGen court.