Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)

PACER allows users to obtain case and docket information from federal appellate, district and bankruptcy courts and from the U.S. Party/Case Index. It offers an inexpensive, fast and comprehensive case information system to any individual with a personal computer (PC) and Internet access. To obtain more information, please also view the Pacer Service Center website.

 

 
What You Need
You will need the following equipment and software for PACER: A personal computer or terminal Internet access Javascript enabled web browser
Cost
Electronic Public Access Fee Schedule
Subscription

To register, users must go to the PACER Service Center, click on the Register for PACER button and complete the online application. Please note, a valid e-mail address must be provided at the time of registration. If the user provides credit card information at the time of registration, an account will be established immediately. The user will receive an e-mail notification containing a link to the PACER Service Center website that will provide a login and password.

 
You may also subscribe to either one of the above services by submitting your registration application by fax or mail to:
PACER Service Center
PACER Registration
P.O. Box 780549
San Antonio, TX 78278-0549

Fax: (210) 301-6441.

For More Information
Please download and review the 56-page, interactive user's manual. You may also contact the PACER Service Center at (800) 676-6856.

 

Information on obtaining case information from PACER