Certified Shorthand Reporter
Description
A certified shorthand reporter records legal proceedings in court or any quasi-legal proceeding, using either manual shorthand or a stenographic machine, and transcribes recorded material, using a typewriter or computer.
Licensing Requirements
An applicant must file an application for licensure/registration with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, to practice as a certified shorthand reporter in New York State. The latest information and requirements for licensure are available on the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions website at www.op.nysed.gov/prof/csr.htm.
Licenses Issued and Active
From January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, there were 5 licenses issued for this occupation.
As of January 1, 2010, there were 277 currently registered licenses for this occupation.
Licensing Authority
New York State Education Department
Office of the Professions
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 Ext. 160
E-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov
Standard Occupational Classification
23-2091 - Court Reporters
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Additional Information
National Court Reporters Association
8224 Old Court House Road
Vienna, Virginia 22182-3808
Phone: (800) 272-6272 or (703) 556-6272
Fax: (703) 556-6291
E-mail: msic@nsrahq.org