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CM/ECF FAQs

Categories: Adding Parties | Attorney Civil Case Opening | CM/ECF E-Filing | CM/ECF Technical | E-Filing Contacts | E-Filing Account

  • I forgot my username/login and/or password, what do I do?

    All username/login and password information is now handled by PACER, contact them directly to reset your credentials.

  • How should I add the USA as a party?

    Add all versions of United States of America as "United States of America." For more information on adding party name standards, review the Standards for Entering Party Names into CM/ECF guide.

  • Who do I contact if I have questions about my case?

    If you have case specific questions, please call the Case Administrator team, available between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Clerk’s Office staff and other Court employees are prohibited by law from giving legal advice or performing any legal services on your behalf.

    Seattle Cases:
    Phone: 206-370-8440, (choose option 3)  

    Tacoma Cases:
    Phone: 253-882-3800

  • Who do I contact for civil case opening support?

    For help with opening a civil case electronically, please call the Attorney Case Opening Helpdesk, available between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday at (206) 370-8787.

    The Clerk’s Office staff and other Court employees are prohibited by law from giving legal advice or performing any legal services on your behalf.

     

  • Who do I contact with questions regarding electronic filing?

    For questions relating to electronic filing, please contact CM/ECF Support via phone or email, available between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Clerk’s Office staff and other Court employees are prohibited by law from giving legal advice or performing any legal services on your behalf.

    cmecf@wawd.uscourts.gov
    (206) 370-8440 (choose option 2) or
    (866) 323-9293 (toll free) (choose option 2)
     

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