Electronic Case Filing (ECF)

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Registration Form for Electronic Case Filing

For Attorneys

(Note:  You must be admitted in the Western District of Washington.)

For Pro Se Filers

(Note:  You must be a party in a case in the Western District of Washington)

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ECF RESOURCES


ECF Filing Procedures

ECF User's Manual

Civil Event Lists

Criminal Event Lists

New! ECF Newsletter

Past Newsletters

 

Signatures on Appearance Documents

In order for the Clerks Office to add an attorney to the docket, the attorney’s signature must appear on the pleading in accordance with FRCP Rule 11 and Local General Rule 2h. Signatures must comply with Section III L of the Electronic Filing Procedures. 

Example:

Important Information on Internet Browsers and CM/ECF

  • The current version of CM/ECF was tested with and works correctly with Firefox 3.5.x, and Internet Explorer 7 and 8.  Firefox version 3.6.x also appears to function correctly with CM/ECF.
  • Use of other browsers, or other versions of Firefox or Internet Explorer, is NOT supported and may cause CM/ECF to operate or display incorrectly, potentially resulting in improper or incomplete transactions.

  • Additional technical information regarding browser versions of Firefox and Internet Explorer, and how you may maintain a specific version on your computing devices to access CM/ECF, are available at the following links:

Firefox 

Internet Explorer 

 

Learn to use the ECF System

Opening a New Case in ECF

  • As of March 1, 2010, attorneys must open new cases ONLINE and file their Complaint or Notice of Removal. 
 

ECF Features Overview

Electronic Case Filing Frequently Asked Questions

 

Tips for Filers

Resolve Technical Difficulties

Troubleshoot common problems:

Contact the ECF Support Team

  • E-mail your questions to cmecf@wawd.uscourts.gov
  • Call us toll-free at 866-323-9293, or 206-370-8440.
  • Help desk hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday through Friday)