How to get your certificate: Court reporters

You may not represent yourself as a court reporter without first getting a certificate in the state of Washington as required under RCW 18.145. Representing yourself as a court reporter includes adopting or using any title or description of services that incorporates one or more of the following terms: “shorthand reporter,” “court reporter,” “certified shorthand reporter,” or “certified court reporter.”

How to get your certificate

There are 4 ways to become a certified court reporter in the state of Washington:

• Pass the Washington State court reporter examination.
• Apply using the National Court Reporters Association designation.
• Apply using the National Stenomask Verbatim Reporters Association designation.
• Apply using reciprocity.