Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - E-mail Noticing

How do I obtain a login and password to the Electronic Case Filing System?

If you have are currently admitted to the Federal Bar and registered in 2002, you can send an e-mail to ecfhelpdesk@mnd.uscourts.gov  (this e-mail address will be available for use Friday, February 20, 2004). The e-mail should be from the attorney of record (we cannot accept requests from support staff) and should include the attorney's full name, MN Bar I.D., and e-mail address. We will verify your admission status with the court. If the information is verified correctly in the system, a reply e-mail will be sent to you and will include your login/password information.

You may also make the request by calling our help desk at 1-866-325-4975 and providing the same information.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - E-mail Noticing

What is the difference between a PACER login and an ECF login?

A PACER login is issued and administered by the PACER Service Center and is used to view  docket sheets and to perform other document searches. Please be advised you will be charged for this activity. The login/password information screen will also appear after an attorney has accessed his/her free look of the document from the hyperlink in the e-mail notification (the attorney receives on free peek and so does one back-up address). The login screen looks similar to the ECF login screen. The PACER login screen reads: PACER Login at the top of the window.

The Minnesota ECF login and password are needed to get into the electronic case filing system to maintain user accounts, look at criminal documents (criminal attorneys of record only) and e-file when this is available in May. The ECF login screen reads: ECF/PACER Login at the top of the window.