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Western District of Kentucky

Honorable Charles R. Merrill, Chief Judge | Elizabeth H. Parks, Clerk of Court

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Multifactor Authentication for CM/ECF and PACER

The PACER Service Center (PSC) is currently experiencing long call wait times due to the enforcement of several security features that will enhance the security of PACER accounts, including updated password standards and multifactor authentication (MFA). To help mitigate the wait times, enforcement of the updated password standards has been temporarily delayed. In addition, PSC asks that only users who receive a prompt to enroll in MFA when they log in should do so. If you do not receive an MFA enrollment prompt, no action is necessary. Please do not contact the PSC with questions about MFA until you are required to enroll, as this this ensures support is available for those who need it.
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Welcome to the official website for the
United States Bankruptcy Court
for the Western District of Kentucky

Clerk's Office Hours (M-F): 8:30am - 4:00pm (Eastern Time)
Fees accepted until 3:30pm (Eastern Time)
601 W. Broadway, Suite 450
Louisville KY 40202
(502) 627-5700

Non-electronic documents and fees must be filed at the above address.

Other Courts

  • 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Kentucky Eastern Bankruptcy Court
  • Kentucky Eastern District Court
  • Kentucky Western District Court
  • United States Courts 

Additional Resources

  • Chapter 13 Trustee
  • U.S. Trustee
  • Report Suspected Bankruptcy Fraud
  • Your Employee Rights and How to Report Wrongful Conduct
Filing Without an Attorney
Bankruptcy Cases and Credit Reports
Trustee 341 Meeting Information
General Orders
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News & Announcements

Thu, 10/02/2025
Hearings Scheduled in Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah During Shutdown
During the period that we are operating under a government shutdown, Court held in Louisville will continue to be held as scheduled, please pay close attention to your hearing notices as changes may be made to dockets that are being held in the...
Thu, 10/09/2025
BNC Notice Delivery to Canada
On September 26, 2025, Canada Post announced a shutdown due to national labor actions between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Since September 26th, notices that the Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) has attempted to deliver to...
Mon, 09/15/2025
Local Rules Revised - Comment Period Closed
The Court previously posted updates and revisions to the existing rules, and requested comments concerning the changes from stakeholders. The comment period is now closed. The Court appreciates the Bar's feedback and more information will be...

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