How do I file a new Complaint, Notice of Removal, or other Initial Documents in a Civil case?
• The Clerk will accept a complaint, notice of removal or other initial documents and the accompanying civil cover sheet submitted on a disk or CD mailed or delivered to the Clerk. • The Clerk will also accept the initial documents on paper. • The Clerk will scan and electronically file an initial filing submitted in paper format. Be sure to submit your filing fee. • In filing a Notice of Removal, a copy of the state court record in a removal case must also be filed electronically. (Please refer to the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures Section II A. 2. c.) Back to top Are Certificates of Service needed on electronically filed documents? Pursuant to the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures, a certificate of service must be included with each document filed electronically indicating how service was accomplished on each party. The filer must serve in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedures a paper copy of any electronically filed document on a party not registered to
