Electronic Filing
Learn how to file case documents online.
Get Started with E-filing
ACMS is the Appellate Case Management System. It’s the online filing system for federal courts.
If you’re representing yourself, you can also submit case documents through the Court’s Electronic Document Submission System.
Before you can e-file using ACMS, you'll need to set up an account in PACER
A PACER account lets you:
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E-file with ACMS
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Electronically view documents in a case
Keep in mind
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Don’t share your PACER account log-in ID or password with anyone.
You are responsible for making sure that you don’t incorrectly share sealed documents that you have access to. For instance, if you share your PACER log-in information with a third-party service provider, you’ve given them access to sealed case documents. That violates the rules, statutes, and/or orders of this Court.
If you are a fee-exempt user of PACER, you can’t share the documents you get from ACMS. If you want to share them, you have to ask the court for permission.
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Keep your account information up-to-date.
If You're an attorney
You can register for PACER before you apply for the bar of this court. But, any attorney who files an appeal or enters an appearance in this Court (including counsel for amicus parties) should apply for admission to the bar at the same time.
Already have an account?
Relevant Rules and Orders
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Circuit Rule 25-5 explains which documents can and can’t be filed electronically.
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The Administrative Order Regarding Appellate Case Management System (ACMS) (PDF) gives more information about ACMS.
Help with E-filing
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If you have a question about ACMS and you can't find the answer here or on PACER's websites, submit your question here.
We will respond during court business hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.