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
We must receive your application at least 30 days before the exam.
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April 22, 2024
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October 28, 2024
Practice exam
The Board of Examiners of Court Reporters hosts a practice exam for anyone who has a current application on file to sit for the next regular exam. The purpose of the practice exam is to simulate the skills portion of the certfied court reporter exam. To participate, submit a registration form at least five days before the date of the practice exam.
Practice exam dates
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March 25, 2024
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September 16, 2024
Annual registration
Official court reporters and freelance court reporters must register annually and pay an annual fee. A renewal form is sent 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
Complaints against a court reporter
If you believe a court reporter has violated rules adopted by the Board of Examiners of Court Reporters, you may file a complaint with the Board of Examiners of Court Reporters. 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.
Topeka KS 66612
785-296-2256
courtreporters@kscourts.org