Registering for Westlaw by Credit Card

If you are using this service for the first time and don't have a Westlaw subscription, you need to register. (Even if you previously had used WestDoc or KeyCite.com with your credit card, you must still register for this service.)

During the registration process you will be asked to supply credit card information. Charges for this service will be applied monthly to this credit card. You will always be asked to confirm charges before your credit card is billed. See Understanding Pricing for details.

If you already have a Westlaw subscription and want to have charges billed to your Westlaw account, you don't need to register—just sign on. See Signing On to Westlaw by Credit Card for details. Register only if you also want to establish a credit card account for this service.

To register for this service,

At the Home page (creditcard.westlaw.com), click Register.

You can also begin registration by entering a Find or KeyCite request; if you are not already registered, you will be prompted to do so.
Read the subscriber agreement, type I agree in the text box at the bottom of the page, and click Continue.
Type the requested information in the appropriate text boxes. If you've already registered at another West site (e.g., west.thomson.com, www.westlaw.com), just type your e-mail address and your existing username and password.
Note the following:
- You will need to retain the username and password you designate to sign on to the service for subsequent use.
- Usernames and passwords must be at least five characters, but no more than 70 characters. Spaces are not allowed.
- Strong passwords are recommended. See Password Guidelines for details.
Click Continue.
If prompted, select a security question and provide an answer, which will be used along with your e-mail address to verify your identity if you forget your username or password.
Enter your billing information to establish a credit card account. Charges for this service will be billed monthly to this account. You can use an American Express, MasterCard, or Visa credit card.

Note: If you have a Westlaw subscription and you also establish a credit card account, at sign-on you will be asked to select how you want to be billed.
If you don't want to receive e-mail from West, clear the appropriate check boxes for e-mail promotions and surveys. If you do want to receive these types of e-mail messages, make sure the check boxes are selected and also select your preferred e-mail format.
Click Continue.
Verify your credit card billing information. If the information is correct, click Confirm to establish your billing account for this service. To make changes to your credit card billing information, click Modify.

Once you confirm your credit card billing information, you can use the service to find a document or check a citation. You will also receive an e-mail message confirming your registration.