On October 16, 2025, PACER introduced an update that allows users with CM/ECF-level access to reset their own passwords if their account search status becomes inactive due to inactivity. Previously, these users had to contact the PSC for assistance.
Users are advised to enroll in MultiFactor Authentication (MFA) only if prompted during the PACER login process. No further action is needed unless an MFA enrollment prompt appears.
Additionally, those with CM/ECF-level access can continue filing even if their search status is inactive. However, if an account has been deactivated after six months of inactivity, users must still contact the PSC to reactivate their search status.