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ECF FAQs


1. What is ECF?
2. What is PACER?
3. What are the benefits of ECF?
4. Is ECF mandatory?
5. Can any member of the public use ECF to file documents with the court?
6. What do I need to use ECF?
7. How does ECF work?
8. Is there software to help me prepare petitions for electronic filing?
9. Is there a fee to use ECF?
10. How are existing document filing fees paid?
11. How are signatures handled?
12. How do electronically filed documents get served on other parties?
13. Fees - Installments
14.Who needs to attend training?
15. How do I sign up for electronic filing?
16 . Do I have to attend training if I’m already using ECF in another district?
17. Who do I contact if I have other questions?