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
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May 18, 2020
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October 26, 2020
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 (fillable form)
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Estimated Cost of Transcript (PDF)
Certificate of Completion of Transcript (fillable form)
Certificate of Completion of Transcript (PDF)
Demand for Estimated Cost of Stenographic Transcript (fillable form)
Demand for Estimated Cost of Stenographic Transcript (PDF)
Motion for Additional Time (fillable form)
Motion for Additional Time (PDF)
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