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Modified Filing Procedures Address Security Concerns

The federal Judiciary is responding to the recent disclosure of wide-spread cybersecurity breaches of government computer systems with new security procedures to protect highly sensitive confidential documents. New procedures will not change current policies regarding public access to court records.

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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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Once it is added to the PACER Administrative Account (PAA), the account will be activated within a few minutes. To verify the account has been linked to your PAA, you can check the status of the request by logging into Manage My Account and clicking View All My Requests.

For CM/ECF

You do not need to register for CM/ECF more than once. Even if you change firms, your username and password remain valid. However, you must update your contact information–address, email, etc. Different courts have local rules and procedures governing this process, check the courts website.

  • For CurrentGen CM/ECF users: Click on Utilities and select Maintain Your CM/ECF account.
  • For NextGen CM/ECF users: Make updates through the Log in to Manage My Account
    • Log in to Manage My Account with your PACER username and password and update the contact information.
    • Note for Bankruptcy and District courts: Secondary noticing email addresses need to be updated with in CM/ECF. Click on Utilities and select Maintain Your CM/ECF account.

 

For PACER

If you have an individual PACER account, it may move with you. Update your contact information. Log in to Manage My Account with your PACER username and password and update the contact information.

Only CM/ECF users are required to upgrade their accounts right now. However, you will be prompted to upgrade your account when you update any of your account information with the exception of making a payment.

Following the steps on the Forgot Username or Password? page to reset your password or retrieve your username. 

  • PACER users or NextGen CM/ECF filers need to click on the forgotten username or password buttons when logging in to manage their account. 
  • Filers in CurrentGen courts need to contact the court’s CM/ECF help desk. Use the Court CM/ECF Lookup.