US federal court records (PACER)
United States · PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) — federal district and appellate court records
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What the report shows
Docket sheets, filed documents, opinions and transcripts of US district, appellate and bankruptcy courts.
Who needs it
lawyers, litigation funders, investors, journalists, compliance teams, background screeners
Why people order it
litigation checks on companies and persons, due diligence, case monitoring, evidence
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: party name or case number, court
- ✅No original document and no post — everything happens online.
Legal limits
Public records except sealed cases; personal identifiers redacted under federal rules. Use for employment/tenant screening triggers Fair Credit Reporting Act duties.
Issued by
Administrative Office of the US Courts / each federal court
Questions and answers
How do I order US federal court records (PACER) online?
Fill in party name or case number, court in the form on this page, pay $4.99 by card, and the document is e-mailed to you within instant.
How much does US federal court records (PACER) cost?
$4.99, including the official fee of $0.10.
How long does US federal court records (PACER) take?
instant.
Who can order US federal court records (PACER)?
Anyone.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. Everything is online — no original and no post.
Terms
Work starts as soon as you pay; once the document is delivered the order can no longer be cancelled.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.