How to renew your certificate: Court reporters

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When to renew

You must renew your court reporter certificate every year. You can renew up to 4 months before your certificate expires.

How to renew

Online

Log in or sign up to renew online.

By mail

Send us all of the following:

A signed, completed Court Reporter Certification Renewal Application.
A check or money order for the fee (payable to the Department of Licensing).

Mail your renewal application and payment to:

Court Reporter Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 35001
Seattle, WA 98124-3401

If your certificate has been expired for more than 3 years, you must re-apply and may need to retake the exam. See How to get your certificate for more information.