Non-PACER Account Holders

If you require assistance with your PACER account, please contact the PACER Service Center at pacer@psc.uscourts.gov or 1-800-676-6856.


How to Register for an Individual PACER Account (Attorney and Non-Attorney)

If you do not have a PACER account, you will need to create one to view and/or file documents in CM/ECF. To register for a PACER account, follow the below steps:

Navigate to PACER

Navigate to the PACER account registration overview page.

Choose an Account Type

Select the account type that best suites your needs.
Note: Attorneys who already have an existing CM/ECF with the District of Massachusetts but do not have a PACER account should create a Case Search Only PACER account to link their account faster.

PACER Register for an Account
PACER Register for an Account
Fill in the Account Information Form

Complete all required fields under Account Information.

  1. Items with a red asterisk (*) are required.
  2. The County field appears after a state is selected.
  3. Select User Type that corresponds with your status.
    Note: Individual Accounts are listed at the bottom of the list.
  4. Select the User Verification check box, and then follow the instructions to verify the account.
  5. Once User Verification is complete, select Next.

Note: If you already have a PACER account you will receive a dialog box after selecting Next. If you do see this dialog box and you do not remember your PACER login credentials, select Forgot Password to reset your PACER password.

PACER Registration - Account Information
PACER Registration - Account Information


PACER Registration - Account Type
PACER Registration - Account Type


PACER Registration - Account Already Exists
PACER Registration - Account Already Exists
Fill in the User Information Form

Complete all required fields under User Information.

  1. Items with a red asterisk (*) are required.
  2. Enter an approved username. The username must be at least 8 characters. Review the pop-up note when entering information for username criteria.
  3. Enter an approved password. Password requirements are complex and can change at any time. Review the pop-up note when entering information for password criteria.
  4. Select two security questions and enter an answer for each.
  5. Select Next.
PACER Register for an Account
PACER Registration - User Information
Fill in the Payment Information Form

Providing a credit card is optional. If you would like to register without providing a credit card, click Next below without entering any information on this screen. You can continue linking your account and e-filing with this Court without supplying a payment method, but you will not be able to use PACER functions until you receive an account activation code in the mail. This can take 7-10 business days. You may skip to the next step.

If you would like to enter credit card information, follow the steps below:

  1. Enter the billing address. If you wish to use the previously entered address as your credit card billing address, select the Use billing address check box.
  2. Select the check box to "I authorize the PACER Service Center to charge the above credit card once a quarter for any PACER fees due."
  3. Select Next.
PACER Register for an Account
PACER Registration - Payment Information
Acknowledgment of Policies and Procedures

Review PACER’s policies and procedures, then select the checkbox to acknowledge you have read and understand them. Select Submit.

Note: These are PACER-specific policies and procedures, not attorney filing procedures or local court rules.

Log Into Your Account

Navigate to the PACER login page. Enter your username and password to access your new account.