This is a friendly reminder that multifactor authentication (MFA) will be required for all filers in Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) with enrollment beginning May 11, 2025.  By December 31, 2025, all CM/ECF users must be enrolled in MFA to maintain system access.  While MFA enrollment will be optional for PACER-only users, it is strongly recommended that those users take advantage of this security feature. Users with filing privileges and other types of CM/ECF-level access are encouraged to enroll in MFA at their earliest convenience to preserve uninterrupted access.   Those who do not voluntarily enroll in MFA will be randomly selected to enroll starting August 2025.  We appreciate your help in implementing this necessary step to enhance the security of the judiciary’s systems and case data with an added layer of user verification, significantly reducing the risks associated with unauthorized access. 

NOTE: If using third-party software for filing, users should ensure MFA is supported by that software before enrolling to avoid any disruption in their business processes. 

If you have any questions, please contact the PACER Service Center at pacer@psc.uscourts.gov or (800) 676-6856.  You may also view newly posted resources at the following link:

https://pacer.uscourts.gov/announcements/2025/05/02/multifactor-authentication-coming-soon