Court Logo   UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
  EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
Honorable Frank L. Kurtz
Chief Bankruptcy Judge
Beverly A. Benka
Clerk of Court
CM/ECF Training

To receive a login and password to file documents in CM/ECF, complete the steps below:

Step 1 - Verify that you meet the requirements

  • Do you have the ability to convert documents to PDF format?
  • Do you have internet access? (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox)
  • Have you reviewed Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing and Verification of Documents?
  • If you are an attorney, have you been admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Washington?


  • Step 2 - Complete training

    If you are interested in attending live CM/ECF training sessions, please contact the CM/ECF Training Coordinator or call (509) 458-5300. Sessions are available in Spokane and Yakima, and CLE credits are available for eligible attorneys.

    For on-line training, choose a link below (Adobe Flash Player required).


    Claims Filer Creditor Attorney Debtor Attorney
  • Login
  • Menus
  • File a Claim
  • File an Amended Claim
  • Add Attachments to Claim
  • File a Withdrawal of Claim
  • File a Reaffirmation Agreement
  • Notice of Payment Change
  • Notice of Postpetition Fees, Expenses and Charges
  • Response to Notice of Final Cure Payments
  • Login
  • Menus
  • File a Motion
  • File a Notice
  • File a Certificate of Service
  • Attachments
  • File an Objection
  • File a Claim
  • Open an Adversary Proceeding
  • Login
  • Menus
  • Open a New Bankruptcy Case
  • Upload Creditors
  • Judge/Trustee Assignment
  • File a Statement of Witness
  • Case Upload
  • File Amended Schedules
  • File a Motion
  • File a Notice
  • File a Certificate of Service
  • Attachments
  • File an Objection
  • Application for Compensation

  • Step 3 - Register

  • Please submit a completed registration form to the court at ECFRegistration@waeb.uscourts.gov. We do not need the original copy (you may fax or email your form), but forms must be signed using a conventional signature. We do not accept electronic signatures.


  • If you are an attorney, please use AD60 - Attorney Registration Form. (Attorneys must be admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Washington prior to being registered as a filer in our sysem.)

    If you are not an attorney (or you require only limited access), please use AD60A - Limited Filer Registration Form.

  • After the court receives your completed registration form, you will be issued a login and password by e-mail.


  • PLEASE ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR PROCESSING REGISTRATION FORMS.

    (NOTE: You may also want to register for a PACER account to gain access to case dockets and information.)

    UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON