Does A Court Reporter Need To Be Certified?

Many times we are asked whether a court reporter needs to be certified? There is no federal certification required for court reporters, and each state has its own set of rules. For the states that require certification, the usual guidelines are spelled out by the National Court Reporters Association. In general, these guidelines require that court reporters accurately type at least 225 words per minute.

Many states do not require any certification at all. For example, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, do not require that a court reporter be certified in order to transcribe a proceeding. A court reporter must be a notary public in order to swear in a witness.

At Capital Reporting Company, our court reporters and stenographers handle matters all over the country. If you have a deposition or meeting, and need a verbatim reporter, please contact Capital Reporting Company today.