ACH (Automated Clearing House)

For Attorneys Only:

Effective April 19th, 2010:  New Payment Option in Pay.gov!

In addition to debit and credit cards, you can now have payments withdrawn from a personal/business checking or savings account using ACH (Automated Clearing House) also known as Bank Account Debit or Direct Debit.

The following filing fees can be paid using ACH:

  • New Case Filing Fee
  • Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
  • Notice of Appeal

IMPORTANT!

If you choose the ACH option, you must contact your bank directly if you have an error, or your payment is not accepted. Visit Pay.gov's Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

How ACH Works:

  • During the filing of these events, the following reminder displays in ECF:

  • Pressing Next will launch the first of two Pay.gov screens. 
  • Click on the Bank Account Debit (ACH) hyperlink to begin.
  • Complete all required fields marked with a red asterisk. (*)
  • Account type options are:
    • Personal Checking
    • Personal Savings
    • Business Checking
    • Business Savings

Example:

 

  • The second page contains the ACH Authorization.
  • Enter your e-mail address, check the authorization box marked with a red asterisk (*) and click Submit Payment.

Example: