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Circuit court eFiling - Converting bar admissions applicant eCourts account to an attorney eCourts account

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    • Purpose: Bar admissions applicant eCourts accounts can be converted to Wisconsin attorney accounts once admission to the bar occurs. This article describes how to convert your admissions eCourts account.

    Applicable Users: Newly admitted bar members with Wisconsin bar admissions applicant accounts

    1. Visit the eFiling website: http://efiling.wicourts.gov.
      Wisconsin Circuit court eFiling login page
    2. Select the Update account information link.
      eFiling login page with attention called to the Update account information hyperlink
    3. Enter your eCourts username and select [Continue].
      Update account information login page with attention called to the Username field and Continue button
    4. Enter your eCourts password and select [Login]. 
      One-time code screen with attention called to the one-time code destination options for the account and the Send button below
      Note: Select the checkbox to the left of 'Remember me...' if you are on a trusted device and wish to bypass entry of a one-time passcode for subsequent log-ins from this device for the next 7 days. 
    5. Select your preferred option from the One-time code destination list to send a one-time verification code. Then, select [Send].
      eCourts - Convert Bar Admissions - Login - One-Time Code.png
    6. Retrieve the one-time verification code received at the email address or mobile number selected previously.
      Example email with one-time verification code
    7. Enter the one-time code and select [Verify].
      One-time code entry screen with attention called to one-time code field and Verify button
    8. You are redirected to the Update account  information page. Select the Convert to Wisconsin Attorney account link.
      Update account information screen with attention called to Convert to Wisconsin attorney account hyperlink in the account type section
    9. Enter your Bar ID, primary mailing address, and other contact information. Address line 1, Postal code, City, and State fields are required. Select [Save].
      Convert to Wisconsin Attorney account screen with attention called to the Bar ID and address fields and the Save button at the bottom of the screen
    10. The Update account information page displays confirming your account user type is now Wisconsin attorney.
      Update account information screen with attention called to the Account type of Wisconsin attorney
    11. Several account change options are available on the Update account information page that can be used to update your account, when applicable.
      • Select [Edit] in the User information section to change name, signature, primary email address, and account recovery options, as needed.
        User information screen with attention called to the Edit button
      • Select [Add address] in the Addresses section to add another mailing address specific to certain counties. Select [Edit] to update your primary address and [Remove] to remove your primary address.
        Addresses section with attention called to Add addresses button and the Edit and Remove buttons under Primary Address
      • Select Update username to edit your eCourts account username or Update password to set a new password.
        Security section with attention called to Update username and Update password hyperlinks

    Support

    Contact the eFile support center if you have further questions. Staff are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for court holidays.

    Phone: 1-800-462-8843
    Online support form: https://www.wicourts.gov/ecourts/efilesupportform.htm
    Email: efilesupport@wicourts.gov

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