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Get Started in ECF

• Hardware and software requirements
• How to register for ECF and PACER
• Convert your document to PDF

Navigate in the Electronic Filing System

• Opening a Civil Case
• Filing a Civil Motion
• Filing a Criminal Motion

Errors in Filing

• How to correct a mistake after you file a document

Maintain Your Account

• How to change your ECF login or password
• Update your account e-mail

Research filed documents

• Using Query
• Accessing Reports

Do I have to file my document
in the ECF system?