This selection is for filing a motion to appear pro hac vice in an existing case. If you intend to file this motion in conjunction with a new civil case or petition, stop and return to the previous page and make another selection.

To file a motion for pro hac vice, you will need the following documents in pdf format in order to continue:

• The motion to appear pro hac vice
• A proposed order (LR 7.1)
• Receipt for payment of filing fee*

*The filing fee for appearing pro hac vice is $150.00. This payment will be collected through Pay.gov. on the following screen. Please have your credit/debit card ready before continuing. Once you have paid the fee, you must save a copy of the receipt in pdf format to attach with your filing.

Clicking on the “continue to pay.gov button” will open a new window. Once the Pay.gov page opens, select “continue to the form” button at the bottom right to begin processing your payment. Once you have completed the payment process and have saved your receipt to pdf, you can close the window and continue with your filing.

CONTINUE TO PAY.GOV

You have selected that you have been to the pay.gov portal and have paid the appropriate filing fees. If you have made this selection in error, please go back. Do not continue unless you have the following documents in pdf format:

• The motion to appear pro hac vice
• A proposed order for the motion to appear pro hac vice (required pursuant to LR 7.1)
• Receipt for payment of applicable filing fees

Please provide the case number for the case you are filing in. If this filing should be entered in multiple existing cases, please list each case separately.

Example case number: 3:24-cv-145-RGJ

Please enter and confirm your email address to receive filing confirmation.

Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) while clicking to select multiple files. All files must be in the same folder.

This selection is for filing a new civil case (or petition) in conjunction with a motion to appear pro hac vice. If you intend to file a new civil case or petition but have not yet prepared the appropriate motion documents, do not continue. If you are looking for the court form, you can find it here.

To file a new civil action or petition through this system, you must have the following documents in pdf format before continuing:

• The complaint/petition along with any exhibits (exhibits must be saved separately)
• A list of exhibits with appropriate descriptions
• A fully completed civil cover sheet (Form JS 44)
• A separate summons for each defendant (if required) (Form AO 440)
• The motion to appear pro hac vice
• A proposed order for the motion to appear pro hac vice (required pursuant to LR 7.1)
• If intending to proceed in forma pauperis, you must attach the motion to proceed in forma pauperis as well as a proposed order
• Receipt for payment of applicable filing fees (this will be provided to you during the filing process)

Filing fees are as follows:

• Filing fee if filing a civil action: $405.00
• Filing fee if filing a petition for habeas corpus: $5.00
• Filing fee to appear pro hac vice: $150

Payment of filing fees will be collected through Pay.gov. on the following screen. Please have your credit/debit card ready before continuing. Once you have paid the fee, you must save a copy of the receipt in pdf format to attach with your filing.

Clicking on the “continue to pay.gov button” will open a new window. Once the Pay.gov page opens, select “continue to the form” button at the bottom right to begin processing your payment. Once you have completed the payment process and have saved your receipt to pdf, you can close the window and continue with your filing.

CONTINUE TO PAY.GOV

You have selected that you have been to the pay.gov portal and have paid the appropriate filing fees. If you have made this selection in error, please go back. Do not continue unless you have the following documents in pdf format:

• The complaint/petition along with any exhibits (exhibits must be saved separately)
• A fully completed civil cover sheet (Form JS 44)
• A separate summons for each defendant (if required) (Form AO 440)
• The motion to appear pro hac vice
• A proposed order for the motion to appear pro hac vice (required pursuant to LR 7.1)
• If intending to proceed in forma pauperis, you must attach the motion to proceed in forma pauperis as well as a proposed order Receipt for payment of applicable filing fees

Please enter and confirm your email address to receive filing confirmation.

Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) while clicking to select multiple files. All files must be in the same folder.

Once your complaint has been submitted and reviewed, you will receive an email containing your new case number. You must wait for this email before filing any additional documents pertaining to this case.

Based on your selection, you are intending to file a new civil action. If you were intending to file documents in an existing case, please return to the previous page and make another selection.

If you intend to file a new civil action, please note:

FILING FEE FOR A NEW COMPLAINT: The fee for filing a new case is $405.00. If you are unable to pay this fee, you may petition the Court and request permission to proceed in forma pauperis. This request must be made on the Court’s approved motion form. This motion should be uploaded as a separate PDF at the time of filing your complaint. The Court’s approved motion form can be found here: [link to pro se IFP form]

If you intend to pay the filing fee, you may do so with a credit card after receiving notice that your case has been assigned a case number and judge by contacting the Clerk’s office at 502-625-3500.

Please make one of the following selections before continuing:

TENDERING SUMMONS: A new civil action should include a summons for each named defendant. If you have not yet prepared a summons for each defendant, please STOP and do so before continuing. A blank summons form can be found using the link below.

When preparing your summons, only fill out the highlighted fields as shown in the example linked below:

RECEIVING DOCUMENTS ELECTRONICALLY: Though it is not required, Pro se litigants may request service of documents via email through the Court’s electronic filing system in lieu of receiving paper copies via US mail. If you would like the convenience of receiving electronic notification, you must sign the below consent form and file it in your case.

*Please note: Should a pro se litigant have multiple cases in our court, a separate consent form must be filed in each individual case.

CONTACT INFORMATION: It is required that all court filings, including the complaint, must be signed and include the filer’s full contact information. Failing to ensure compliance with this requirement may result in the issuance of a deficiency notice which will cause a delay in processing your filing.

Please enter and confirm your email address to receive filing confirmation.

Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) while clicking to select multiple files. All files must be in the same folder.

Once your complaint has been submitted and reviewed, you will receive an email containing your new case number. You must wait for this email before filing any additional documents pertaining to this case.

Based on your selection, you are intending to file in an existing case. If you were intending to file a new civil action, please return to the previous page and make another selection.

Please provide the case number for the case you are filing in. If this filing should be entered in multiple existing cases, please list each case separately.

Example case number: 3:24-cv-145-RGJ

Pursuant to LR 7.1 a party filing a motion must also file a separate proposed order. If you are filing a motion and have not prepared and saved a proposed order as a separate PDF document, please STOP and do so before continuing.

Additionally, if your filing contains exhibits, each exhibit should be identified as such and saved as a separate PDF attachment.

Example: If filing a motion with 3 exhibits and a proposed order, you should have a total of 5 PDFs prior to starting the filing process.

• PDF 1: The Motion
• PDF 2: Exhibit 1
• PDF 3: Exhibit 2
• PDF 4: Exhibit 3
• PDF 5: The proposed order

CONTACT INFORMATION: It is required that all court filings, including the complaint, must be signed and include the filer’s full contact information.

Please enter and confirm your email address to receive filing confirmation.

Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) while clicking to select multiple files. All files must be in the same folder.