Pay.gov
The Court accepts online credit card payments from registered CM/ECF filing users for certain electronic events for which fees are charged. When e-filing a document that requires a fee, you will be automatically directed to the Pay.gov online payment process. Once you have successfully completed your online payment, you will automatically return to CM/ECF to complete your filing.
Pay.gov is a secure web-based application operated by the U.S. Treasury Department which allows users to submit payments electronically to government agencies by credit card. Pay.gov accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. Debit cards processed through Visa or MasterCard are accepted, however ATM cards that are not branded with the Visa or MasterCard logo cannot be used.
Which events have fees payable by Pay.gov?
Through the Pay.gov electronic filing fee tool in CM/ECF, credit card payments can be made for the following filing fees only:
- Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
- Civil Complaints and Notices of Removal
- Miscellaneous Case Initiating Documents
- Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus
- Notices of Appeal
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Letter of No Discipline
Additionally, Pay.gov may be used to pay for non-CM/ECF related transactions for the following:
Can I obtain a refund?
Pay.gov may duplicate a charge if a user uses the browser “back” or “forward” buttons while filing or if the system times out during the payment process. If a duplicate charge is found and was done due to a browser or system error, please request a refund by using our contact us form or calling 617-748-9137. Please provide the date the charge was made, the charge amount, and the receipt number of the charge you would like to have refunded. Please note, our system can only refund charges made within the previous 18 month period from the charge.