Do I need to provide the court with a proof of service of subsequent documents?

When a non-sealed document is e-filed, a Notice of Electronic Filing (“NEF”) is automatically generated and e-mailed to all attorneys of record for parties who have appeared in the case who are registered users of the Court’s electronic filing system, as well as to pro se parties who have chosen to register for electronic service.  The NEF includes the text of the docket entry, the unique electronic document stamp, a list of the case participants receiving e-mail notification of the filing, and a hyperlink to the document filed.  Clicking on the hyperlink will allow the recipient to access the document on PACER, and the first view of the document through that link will be free of charge.  The NEF will list all email addresses to which electronic notice was sent.

Attorneys and pro se parties who are not registered must be served by other methods, such as U.S. mail or personal service.  A traditional proof of service is required for every document served on any party by any method other than through the Court’s electronic filing system.  See Local Rule 5-3.2.

When a SEALED document is e-filed, a NEF will be generated and emailed, alerting registered users in the case that the document has been filed.  However, only the filing party’s attorneys (if anyone) will be able to access the document on PACER, so the filer cannot rely on the NEF to effect service of the document.  Service must be made by alternative means, and a proof of service included when the document is filed.  See Local Rule 79-5.3.