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How do I remove an account from my PACER Administrative Account for a user who leaves my firm?

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  1. Log into Manage My Account with your PACER Administrative Account (PAA) username and password.
  2. Click on the PAA Maintenance tab.
  3. Select Remove PACER Account(s) from My PAA.
  4. Enter a brief Remark, then check the box(es) for the account(s) you wish to remove.
  5. Click Submit.

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How do I add an attorney’s account to my PACER Administrative Account?

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A new employee should provide you with his or her last name and 7-digit PACER account number. If the employee does not have a PACER account, they need to create one and then provide the account number so you can add them to your PACER Administrative Account (PAA). To add an account:

How do I set up a new account for a new attorney at our firm?

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While we do not recommend setting up accounts for others, we understand this is a common practice at many firms. Create a new account for an attorney

When setting up an account for a user, it is important to use the correct date of birth (DOB) for the individual, as the DOB is permanent to the account.
 

Is the same credit card used for PACER and CM/ECF fees?

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A credit card stored in a PACER Administrative Account is only used for PACER fees.

To store a credit card to use for filing fees, each user will need to store one in their individual PACER account. Log in to Manage My Account and select “Manage My Stored Payment Information” under the “Payment” tab. Filing fees are processed through the court.

How is an attorney billed for PACER usage?

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For an account that is not under a PACER Administrative Account, a quarterly invoice is generated for the individual attorney. An email is sent to the attorney, indicating the invoice is ready to be viewed/downloaded.

If the account is linked to a PACER Administrative Account, an invoice is only sent to the PACER Administrative Account user, indicating the firm's bill is ready to be viewed/downloaded.

How can I upgrade my PACER Administrative Account to allow functions beyond making a payment?

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If you have PACER Administrative Account, you have the option to upgrade your account. Log in to Manage My Account and click Upgrade link next to your “Account Type." You will be prompted to:

  1. Create a username and password
  2. Adding a date of birth
  3. Select a county
  4. Select and answer two security questions

A message will also prompt you to upgrade when you try to use any PACER Administrative Account options besides viewing usage or making a payment.

Can I set up a PACER Administrative Account by sending the PACER Service Center a spreadsheet with names and email addresses?

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No. We do not accept registrations by spreadsheet. Users should set up their own accounts. This is recommended (as opposed to someone setting them up for everyone) because the security information and date of birth they enter will be required to reset their password if they forget or misplace it. The PACER Service Center no longer verifies or mails passwords.

I am a Criminal Justice Act (CJA) attorney and have two PACER accounts. What do I do?

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If you have two PACER accounts, upgrade your private account. Contact the PACER Service Center by email to move your existing exempt privileges. PSC staff will provide access instructions by email. Once this happens, your “CJA” PACER account will be deactivated.

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