PAYING THE FILING FEE

PAYING THE FILING FEECHAPTER 7:1

This chapter will help you navigate the ECF and Pay.gov screens to pay your filing fee online.1For Complaints and Notices of Removal this screen appears after attaching your documents. It verifies the filing fee amount and directs you to press NEXT to accept.

Pressing the Next button moves you to the first of two Pay.gov screens where you enter payment information about your bankaccount or credit card.

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Pay.gov: Payment Information

Pay Via Bank Account (ACH)

Pay Via Plastic Card (Debit, Credit)3

STEP #1: For the option you choose, enter Payment information. Required fields are indicated with a red asterisk (*). Click Continue.

Be sure to fill in all the required fields. 3

STEP #2: Complete the Authorize Payment screen, including your e-mail address for confirmation. Click Submit Payment. ECF will return you to the case opening program to complete the process. 4

Make sure your e-mail address is entered here.4CAUTION!Do not use the browser Back button in the Pay.gov screens. This may result in duplicate billing of the filing fee.If you believe youve been billed in erroneously, call the Clerks Office Financial Department at 509-458-3400, or send an e-mail to:newcases@waed.uscourts.gov 5