To register to file documents electronically with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) via the CM/ECF system, you must take the following steps:

1. Register for a PACER account at the PACER service center (if your office does not already have a PACER account).
   
   
2. Familiarize yourself with the E-Filing Policies and Procedures manual. You need to follow the policies and procedures outlined in the manual when e-filing in EDVA.
   
   
3. Fulfill one of the two options for required training:
   Pass the online, open-book, 25-question EDVA policies and procedures quiz OR
   Take a live class.

Notes:
• You are welcome to attend a live class even if you pass the quiz.
• CLE credit will be given ONLY for attending a live class. No CLE credit will be given for passing the quiz.

• For additional information, you are welcome to explore the following resources:

an online ECF tutorial
computer-based training modules

4. Register to e-file by filling out the Certification Form, then filling out the registration form. Do not exit until you have submitted both online forms.
   
   You should receive almost immediately an e-mail that acknowledges your registration. If you do not receive this e-mail, please contact the clerk's office immediately.
   
   Please note that you will start receiving NEFs once you register, even in your paper cases.