Each attorney admitted to practice in the Central District of Illinois must register for
electronic filing and obtain a password. Pro se parties are not required to register for
electronic filing but may apply to the Court for leave to file electronically, and if granted,
must register for electronic filing and obtain a password. If a user comes to believe that the
security of an existing password has been compromised and that a threat to the System
exists, the user must change his or her password immediately. Additionally, if an
attorney’s or pro se party’s email address, mailing address, telephone number, or fax
number changes after he or she registers for electronic filing, he or she must file notice of
this change within 14 days and serve a copy of the notice on all other parties.
Revised 9/2024
Committee Comments:
September 19, 2024
The Committee amended the Rule to improve clarity and vacate the procedure for an attorney to request leave
to file documents conventionally. All attorneys must register through PACER to practice in this District.
