NextGen simplifies case information search and electronic filing by using a single Central sign-on account to access both PACER and CM/ECF. You begin by creating an account with PACER. Then, if you are authorized by the Court, through PACER you can register for electronic filing to file documents directly into a court's CM/ECF. 

Click here to access the PACER website.

CM/ECF Filers: Filing Access for NextGen System

Attorneys must obtain their own PACER account or upgrade an existing individual PACER account. Your PACER account is your login to CM/ECF NextGen, and therefore you MUST have your own individual PACER account. E-filing attorneys are not able to use shared PACER accounts. Please click the PACER link below for more information regarding how to upgrade your existing PACER account or how to register for a new PACER account.

After upgrading or obtaining your PACER account, you must then link your PACER account to your current CM/ECF account, or register for a new filing account if you do not have a current account. Instructions for each of these tasks can be found under the expandable sections below.

Non-Attorney Filers include self-represented (pro se) parties/litigats, court reporters, interested parties, filing agents, creditors, trustees, or U.S. Trustees. Non-attorneys who want to file in CM/ECF must first register for a PACER account. Self-represented (pro se) parties or litigants and certain other types of non-attorneys may only get electronic filing access if approved by the judge presiding over their case. If approved, self-represented (pro se) parties/litigants should first register for a PACER account with the Non-Attorney E-File Registration option, if they do not already have one, then register for e-filing access following the instructions under the New E-Filing Registration section below.

Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for the CM/ECF Filer in NextGen System

Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with the updated password standards. Strong passwords are essential in safeguarding systems from unauthorized access.

According to the updated standards, new passwords must contain:

• 14-45 characters.
• At least one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, and one special character (all special characters are allowed).
• Not contain any part of your first name, last name, username, or email address.

IMPORTANT: All PACER users must update their passwords every 180 days to reduce the risk of extended use of compromised passwords.

NOTE: Impacted users will be prompted to update their password upon login. Users can skip the process three times before their account is locked. Once an account is locked, users will not be able to perform any activity until they change their password.

In preparation, users should ensure that they know their security questions and answers and have access to the email address associated with their PACER account in the event they need to reset their password. If users do not know their security questions and answers, they should contact the PACER Service Center for assistance. Users sharing their account should coordinate with their teams to avoid locking each other out. Finally, if using third-party software, users should check if they need to take any additional action as it relates to that software.

Questions about MFA should be directed to the PACER Service Center. See the PACER Contact Information link in the Helpful Links section below.

Alternatively, visit the PACER Service Center website: MFA Tips and Resources.