REQUESTING E-FILING ACCESS TO NEXTGEN
The next generation (NextGen) of CM/ECF provides a new e-file registration module, which allows
attorneys to request electronic file access in a NextGen court. You must have an upgraded PACER
account to request attorney admission in a NextGen court. If your PACER account was created prior to
August 2014, you must first upgrade your account (see Upgrading Your PACER Account for
instructions). It is recommended that you check the court’s website to review their attorney admission
requirements, local rules, and procedures.
Requesting Attorney Admission
STEP 1 Go to www.pacer.gov.
STEP 2 Click Manage My Account at the top of the page.
STEP 3 Log on with your upgraded individual PACER account user name and password.
STEP 4 Click the Maintenance tab.
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STEP 5 Click the Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration link.
STEP 6 From the Court Type list, select U.S. District Courts. From the Court list, select the desired
court (e.g., Puerto Rico District Court). Click Next.
Puerto Rico
STEP 7 Members of the Federal Bar and Government attorneys must click E-File Registration
Only. Pro Hac Vice attorneys must click Pro Hac Vice.
STEP 8 Verify personal information and complete required fields on the E-File Registration screen,
and then click Next.
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STEP 9 Acknowledge the policies and procedures for attorney e-filers by selecting all
applicable check boxes.
STEP 10 Click Submit. The court will review your admission request and provide you with further
instructions via email.
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