HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED IN YOUR OFFICE TO FILE ELECTRONICALLY

Pentium PC running Windows (no earlier than Windows 95) or Macintosh.

The more memory you have and the faster the processor chip, the quicker your documents can be processed, such as when you are converting to PDF format.

An Internet service provider (ISP) and a communications line between your office and your ISP.

The faster the connection speed between your computer and your ISP, the less you will need to wait for your filings to upload. No matter how fast your PC is, the speed of your interactions with the Internet are almost completely governed by the speed of your communications line from your PC to your ISP.

An Internet "browser" software program.

Currently, you must use the Netscape Navigator version 4.6 or 4.7 or Internet Explorer 5.5 browser software to access CM/ECF. You cannot use America On Line's version of Netscape Navigator. Click HERE if you want to download the Netscape Navigator version 4.77 right now!

Word processing and/or other document preparation software.

Software to convert the documents you create to Portable Document Format (PDF).

All documents must be in PDF format before they can be filed in CM/ECF! The Adobe Acrobat Writer software package can accomplish this in most cases.

Software to view documents in Portable Document Format (PDF)

The Adobe Acrobat Reader (at least version 3.0) works quite nicely and is widely available as a free download. Click HERE if you want to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5.0 right now!

WEB PACER

Although not required in order to file a document electronically, you cannot view any document fiiled with the court or run reports such as claims registers or creditor lists unless you have an account set up to use the WEB PACER application. Click HERE if you want to register online for a WEB pacer account right now!