Log in to CM/ECF. On the startup page, select Filing > File a Document.

The File a Document screen opens.

To use any of the options on the docketing screen enter the case number in the box in the upper left of the docketing screen. The format for entering the case number is yy-nnnn (e.g., 05-2475). After entering the docket number, press the tab key on the keyboard.

Docketing screen with case number entered

The case number and name now appear in the Case Selection box near the bottom of the screen. If more than one case name appears in the Case Selection box, uncheck the corresponding boxes for each case for which a document will not be filed.

Step-by-step instructions for filing documents are found here.

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