Effective January 1, 2003, all court reporters in Arizona are subject to certification and must have Standard Certification or Provisional Standard Certification.
The Court Reporter Standard Certification Program provides statewide certification for persons in Arizona who are qualified to be certified. Code Section 7-206 governs court reporter standard certification and applies to any person who records and transcribes a verbatim record in any sworn proceeding by means of written symbols or abbreviations in shorthand or machine writing in Arizona pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 40.
The reporter's transcript is an important document before, during, and after the trial. The paper transcript and its electronic version are used for trial preparation, briefs, impeachment purposes, and appellate review. Property, freedom, and life all can depend on a clear and accurate record. Court reporting is integrally related to the prompt, effective, and impartial operation of the judicial system.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
In accordance with federal and state law, each professional licensing agency in Arizona is now required to request proof of residency status from new applicants and current licensees/certificate holders at the time a license/certificate is renewed. Please Click Here for a list of acceptable forms of identification. Documentation must be received within 24 hours of submitting your application.
You can apply and pay online for your Certified Reporter Renewal Application using your check debit or credit card.
Click here for the online renewal application:
https://apps.supremecourt.az.gov/pay2aocvisible_ui/crp/default.aspx
In order to access the online Renewal Application, you will need:
< Reporter Certification Number,
< The email address of record with the Division, and
< The date of birth on record with the Division
If you do not have an email address on file with the Division, or your email address has changed, you need to update your email address no later than January 9th, 2012. You can also contact the Division for a hard copy renewal form and mail it to the Certification and Licensing Division if you do not wish to apply for renewal and pay online. Applications postmarked or online Renewal Applications submitted after January 22, 2012 will be assessed a $50.00 late renewal fee. Applicants who submit their application after February 28, 2012, will be required to retake the examination and submit an initial application.
Certified Reporter Board Meeting
February 21, 2012
Hearing Room 109
1:00 P.M.
(subject to change)
This board meeting will be held in:
Arizona Supreme Court
Hearing Room 109
1501 West Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
General Inquiries Call: (602) 452-3378
(Certification and Licensing Division Line)
Members of the Public May Attend the Meeting in Person
Agenda and Materials will be available .
If you have any questions, you may email the program at CourtRep@courts.az.gov or contact the Certification and Licensing Division at:
Arizona Supreme Court
Certification and Licensing Division
1501 West Washington Street, Suite 104
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
General Inquiries Call: (602) 452-3378