In order to help protect CM/ECF and PACER from cyberattacks that steal passwords, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has started to implement multifactor authentication (MFA) for Users' accounts. MFA will significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access to Users' CM/ECF and PACER accounts.

CM/ECF Users with filing and all other types of CM/ECF-level access are required to enroll in MFA. Users with CM/ECF-level access who do not voluntarily enroll in MFA will be randomly selected to do so beginning in August. By the end of 2025, everyone with CM/ECF-level access will be required to use MFA when logging in. Users with PACER-only access are not required to enroll in MFA, but they are strongly encouraged to do so.

In order to avoid service disruptions, you should enroll now. Please visit the PACER website for enrollment information.

CM/ECF users utilizing third-party software for filing: Before enrolling, contact your software vendor to ensure MFA is supported.

NOTE: The Clerk's staff, including the CM/ECF Help Desk, cannot assist with your enrollment in MFA.

If you have questions or need assistance with MFA enrollment, please:

Visit the PACER website (https://pacer.uscourts.gov);
Contact PACER directly via email to pacer@psc.uscourts.gov; or
Call PACER at 800-676-6856.

Members of the Middle District of Florida Bar are required to pay a local periodic renewal fee. The current renewal fee is $50 every five years. The next renewal fee period is from June 2, 2025 to August 31, 2025. A $50 late fee applies to renewal fees paid after August 31, and an attorney who fails to pay the renewal fee by September 30, 2025, must reapply for membership to the Middle District Bar and pay a $224 general admission fee.

Click HERE for more information on the renewal period, fees, and instructions on paying the renewal fee.