Court reporter certification
The State Board of Examiners of Court Reporters, under the direction of the Supreme Court, oversees court reporter certification and court reporter conduct.
The board reviews applications for both certification and temporary certification, and it conducts examinations twice a year.
The board also reviews complaints made against a certified court reporter.
Board of Examiners of Court Reporters
Become a certified court reporter
Application
Out-of-State Certification
Request for Temporary Certification
The exam
You must pass a written exam that tests your knowledge with a passing score of 70% or better.
You must also pass a dictated test that covers:
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180 wpm medical testimony, two-voice, five minutes;
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200 wpm solid matter, one-voice, five minutes;
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225 wpm ordinary testimony, two-voice, five minutes; and
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Maintain an accuracy rate of 95% or better for all three portions.
Test results are not available the same day as the examination.
Following these tests, a written procedures exam will be sent by mail. It must be completed satisfactorily before certification is recommended.
Exam dates
Annual registration
Official court reporters and freelance court reporters must register annually and pay an annual fee. A renewal form is mailed on or before May 1.
Handbook
Handbook for Official Court Reporters
Common forms for court reporters
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Estimated Cost of Transcript (Microsoft Word)
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Estimated Cost of Transcript (PDF fillable)
Example of Acknowledgment of Receipt of Estimated Cost of Transcript
Certificate of Completion of Transcript (MIcrosoft Word)
Certificate of Completion of Transcript (PDF fillable)
Example of Certificate of Completion of Transcript
Demand for Estimated Cost of Stenographic Transcript (MIcrosoft Word)
Demand for Estimated Cost of Stenographic Transcript (PDF fillable)
Example of Demand for Estimated Cost of Stenographic Transcript
Motion for Additional Time (MIcrosoft Word)
Motion for Additional Time (PDF fillable)
Example of Motion for Additional Time
Memorandum to Appellate Courts (MIcrosoft Word)
Memorandum to Appellate Courts (PDF fillable)
Example of Memorandum to Appellate Courts
File a complaint against a court reporter
Anyone can file a complaint against a court reporter. The board reviews complaints and can take action to discipline the reporter.
File a complaint against a court reporter
Contact
Kansas Board of Examiners of Court Reporters
Kansas Judicial Center
301 SW 10th Ave., Room 115
Topeka KS 66612
785-296-2913
courtreporters@kscourts.org