To become an authorized CM/ECF user, you must be admitted of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Bar and complete the online CM/ECF computer-based training. After completing the training, you will receive a login to file electronically in CM/ECF within 3 business days. For more information, please visit CM/ECF Training Registration.

Please note that the Florida Southern District Court has transitioned to NextGen CM/ECF, and you are required to link your PACER and CM/ECF accounts. This means you will have to link your accounts after you receive your CM/ECF login and password to gain access.

Click here for the CM/ECF NextGen Administrative Procedures and CM/ECF Electronic New Civil Case Opening Manual which are available for download on the website. Once you receive your login and password, it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the CM/ECF system by reviewing the materials provided on the website.

If you have any CM/ECF-related questions, please contact the CM/ECF Helpdesk at 1-888-318-2260 for assistance. The Help Desk is available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.