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ECF Registration for Attorneys

Access for Attorneys.  Attorneys may apply for full electronic filing privileges in the CM/ECF system of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii.  Attorneys must be authorized to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii.  Registration for CM/ECF access does not excuse the need for an out-of-district attorney to file an application to appear pro hac vice.  Attorneys granted CM/ECF access may also request separate logins and passwords for their filing agents.  Each filing agent must register separately using the registration form for filing agents.

Training.  Generally, the court requires classroom training prior to creation of a user account for an attorney and issuance of a login and password for electronic filing.  The training requirement may be waived or relaxed for an attorney who has been granted electronic filing privileges by the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii or another federal court. The attorney may electronically file motions, complaints, claims, and other documents. However, opening a bankruptcy case is unique and attorneys will not be given access to the case opening section of CM/ECF until training has been completed successfully. In addition, attorneys should be aware that procedures vary greatly from court to court and training specific to this court is highly recommended.  If training is required, you will be contacted after submitting your online application for CM/ECF access. If training is not required, the court will create a user account for you after you complete the online registration.  A login and password will be sent to the primary email address you provide in this registration.  Follow the steps below to complete your registration.

Registration.  

STEP 1: Fill out the registration form. 

  • ENTER the information requested on the form (a fillable PDF).
  • PRINT the form on paper (completed except for your signature).
  • SIGN the form in ink.
  • SCAN the signed form to create a PDF.
  • SAVE the PDF to your local or network drive (to be uploaded later in Step 2).

STEP 2: Submit the signed registration form.  On the submission screen:

  • ATTACH the PDF of your signed registration form. 
  • ENTER the information requested on the screen, needed to create your user account.
  • SUBMIT your application by clicking on “Run” at the bottom left of the screen.
  • PRINT or save the message on the next screen which has your confirmation number.
  • WAIT for an email containing your login and password – this will be sent to the primary email address you provided, generally within 2-3 business days. (You will be contacted if the court requires any training or further information prior to final approval of your application.)
  • CHANGE your password after you log in for the first time to best protect your access.