Frequently Asked Questions
Does PACER have a W-9 form for sales tax exemption?
The PACER Service Center (PSC), on behalf of the PACER service, is exempt from collecting sales tax. Organizations may request the PSC’s W-9 form by email, which includes the tax identification number and other information, to help the organization in preparing their taxes.
Please include your name and PACER Account Number with your request.
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PACER and CM/ECF accounts will remain separate until a court implements the NextGen CM/ECF system. Once, a court implements NextGen CM/ECF, there is no need for separate accounts.
All the appellate courts have implemented NextGen CM/ECF. Bankruptcy and district court are in process of implementing. Courts may post information on their websites as their implementation date approaches.
Yes. The client code field allows you to enter a code that is up to 32 characters to track charges.
You must enter or change the client code before you perform any operation that results in a charge; otherwise, it will not appear on the bill. The client code feature is optional, however, you can make the field mandatory for your individual PACER account by logging into Manage My Account and clicking “Set PACER Billing Preferences.”
They can log in to Manage My Account. The account number is the 7-digit number above the username.
If you register for a new account but don’t provide a credit card, you will receive a letter in the mail within 7-10 business days. This letter will contain a token that you can use to activate your account through the Manage My Account Login.
If you haven’t used your PACER account in more than two years, accounts are automatically deactivated. Contact the PACER Service Center to reactivate your account.