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The most expensive state for court reporter (cvr/rpr) licensing is Arizona at $500. The cheapest is Illinois at $25. Budget for an average of $161 across all states.
Highest
$500
Arizona
Average
$161
across 23 states
Median
$125
12 states at or below
Range
$475
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arizona | $500 | $400 | 10 hrs |
| #2 | Nevada | $350 | $200 (annual); $100 late fee if paid May 16-June 30; $125 reinstatement fee if suspended | 15 hrs |
| #3 | Michigan | $285 | $225 | 0 hrs |
| #4 | California | $265 | $225 | 0 hrs |
| #4 | Louisiana | $265 | — | 0 hrs |
| #6 | Tennessee | $250 | $200; late renewal: $20/month up to 6 months; reinstatement: $350 | 20 hrs |
| #7 | Texas | $200 | $200 timely; $300 expired <=90 days; $400 expired 91 days-1 year | 10 hrs |
| #8 | Mississippi | $175 | — | 0 hrs |
| #9 | New York | $173 (voluntary CSR); $50-$100 (voluntary NYRCR/NYACR) | $75 (CSR reregistration every 3 years) | 0 hrs |
| #10 | Washington | $165 | $138; late penalties escalate ($276 <1yr, $414 1-2yr, $552 2-3yr); expired >3 years must re-apply | 5 hrs |
| #11 | Oklahoma | $150-$200 | — | 0 hrs |
| #12 | Georgia | $125 | $125 (on time); $200 (after April 1) | 10 hrs |
| #12 | Hawaii | $125 | $50 | 30 hrs |
| #12 | Kansas | $125 | — | 0 hrs |
| #15 | Missouri | $100 | — | 0 hrs |
| #15 | Oregon | $100 (voluntary CSR exam) | — | 0 hrs |
| #17 | Alabama | $75 | — | 5 hrs |
| #17 | Arkansas | $75-$150 | $50 | 30 hrs |
| #19 | Idaho | $50 | — | 0 hrs |
| #19 | Iowa | $50 | — | 0 hrs |
| #21 | Utah | $45 | $42 | 0 hrs |
| #22 | Virginia | $30 plus VCRA membership | — | 2 hrs |
| #23 | Illinois | $25 | — | 10 hrs |
| — | Alaska | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Colorado | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Connecticut | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Delaware | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | District of Columbia | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Florida | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Indiana | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Kentucky | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Maine | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Maryland | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Massachusetts | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Minnesota | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Montana | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Nebraska | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | New Hampshire | $Per NCRA RPR exam and membership fees | $Per NCRA fees | 30 hrs |
| — | New Jersey | $Per NCRA RPR exam and membership fees | $Per NCRA fees | 30 hrs |
| — | New Mexico | $Per NCRA RPR fees | $Per NCRA fees | 30 hrs |
| — | North Carolina | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | North Dakota | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Ohio | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Pennsylvania | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Rhode Island | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | South Carolina | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | South Dakota | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Vermont | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | West Virginia | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Wisconsin | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Wyoming | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
Arizona has the highest total initial licensing fees at $500. The national average is $161.
There is significant variation across the 23 states with data. Values range from $25 to $500, with a median of $125.