License: Certified Shorthand Reporters License

Department of Consumer Affairs Court Reporters Board of California external site

2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 230

Sacramento, CA 95833

(877) 327-5272

Persons reporting a verbatim record of any oral court proceeding, deposition, or proceeding before any grand jury, referee, or court commissioner. Fees: Examination: $40 application fee, $25 per exam License: $225 Renewal: $225 Examination Frequency: Three times each year. Exam Locations: Various. Experience Requirement: 18 years of age, high school graduate or its equivalent, and pass Board examination. In order to qualify for the exam a person must submit evidence that prior to submitting an application he or she has met one of the following five criteria: 1) 12 months experience making verbatim records of judicial proceedings, by shorthand or by machine shorthand. 2) Verified certificate of satisfactory completion in a recognized California court reporting school and ability to make a verbatim record from dictated material. 3) National Court Reporters Association Certificate of Proficiency or Certificate of Merit. 4) Passing grade on the California State Hearing Reporters Examination. 5) Valid Certified Shorthand Reporters Certificate or license issued by another state, which is approved by the Board. Average Time to Process Application: 60 days. Renewal Period: Annually. Special License Requirements: N/A Comments: The Court Reporters Board is required by the Legislature to establish and maintain a standard of competency in court and deposition reporting for the protection of litigants' rights to personal freedom and property, and the public in general. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Sections 8000-8031.; California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Sections 2400-2471.