Learn the requirements and how to renew your court reporter certificate.
Before you get started
- You must renew your court reporter certificate every year.
- You can renew up to 120 days before your certificate expires.
- You must complete 5 hours of continuing education.
How to renew your certificate
You can renew your certificate online or by mail.
Renew your certificate online
You'll receive your certificate faster by renewing and paying online.
Log into SecureAccess Washington (SAW)
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Renew your certificate by mail
Complete a Court Reporter Certification Renewal Application.
Mail your renewal application and a check or money order (payable to the Department of Licensing) for the renewal fee to:
Court Reporter Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 35001
Seattle, WA 98124-3401
Department of Licensing
PO Box 35001
Seattle, WA 98124-3401
If your certificate has been expired for more than 3 years
You must submit a new application and may need to retake the exam. See Get your certificate: Court reporters for more information.
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