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Obtaining an ECF Login and Password

ECF Attorney Filers and Pro Hac Vice Attorney Filers

Attorneys have several options in obtaining a Login and Password for filing in our Electronic Case Filing system. The first method is to complete our on-line computer based training (CBT) program. The training takes approximately 60 minutes to finish and it must be completed in one session. No special software is required for the CBT and it may be taken at your convenience. Although not required, non-attorney filers are also encouraged to complete the CBT. To access our CBT, click the hyperlink below:

CM/ECF On-Line Training

The second method is to attend one four-hour session of ECF training conducted by this court. Training sessions are offered in each court location as follows:

Columbus - first Wednesday of each odd month - Jan., Mar., May, Jul., Sept., and Nov.
Cincinnati - second Wednesday of each odd month - Jan., Mar., May, Jul., Sept., and Nov.
Dayton - third Wednesday of each even month - Feb., Apr., Jun., Aug., Oct., and Dec.

To register for attorney training please print out and complete the Application for Attorney Training and return it to the appropriate address indicated on the Application. Attorneys are strongly encouraged to bring a (non-attorney) staff member from their office to the training session.

The final way for attorneys to obtain a Login and Password is to be qualified as an ECF Filer in another Bankruptcy Court. Attorneys who are ECF Filers in another Bankruptcy Court should complete an electronic registration form by clicking on the hyperlink below.

On-line Registration Program

A Login and Password will generally be assigned by close of the next business day.

Limited Password Filers (Attorney and Non-Attorney)

Entities wishing to obtain a Login and Password as a Limited Filer, as described in Administrative Procedure 2(b), may receive a Login and Password without being required to complete training. To receive a Login and Password you will need to complete an electronic registration form by clicking on the hyperlink below.

On-line Registration Program

A Login and Password will generally be assigned by close of the next business day.